It is true that movies are made for the purpose of entertainment. But at the same time, films are also a mirror of our society. That is why many such films are also made whose purpose is not only entertainment, but also to make people aware of the truth. The stories, characters of these films leave an impression on the mind of the audience and somewhere we can relate ourselves to the film. These out-of-the-box movies (offbeat hindi movies) may not make a splash at the box office, but they make their place in the hearts of the audience. Sometimes in sadness, sometimes it becomes the support of people to overcome fatigue. Today we are telling you about ten such films, whose story is slightly different. These movies also entertain you and connect you with reality. Also, leave a message for you from which you can learn a lot if you want to learn.
1. Sadda Adda
If you have ever lived hostel life then you will be able to relate yourself to the story of this film. This is the story of six boys, who live in a flat. Everyone’s background, living style and thinking is different, but still everyone is living with each other. This is the story of how these six youths learn the true meaning of life while fighting for their respective share. The film teaches us that no one but you can stop you from reaching your dreams. If you have recognized yourself, then you reach your destination.
Those trapped in the hustle and bustle of job and life can once again remember their hostel days by watching this film.
2. Eye sighted
The story of the family of Old Delhi has been shown in this film. The story revolves around Raja Babu, who one day decides that he will only trust what he sees. After this, their life changes completely. This film introduces us to a different thinking. You can learn from this film that it is very important for you to keep your eyes open to see the real world. If you look at life in the right way, it is beautiful, the people around you, the relationships are very lovely.
The ending of this film may seem awkward to many people but the whole story of the film teaches you a lot. So once you have to watch the film.
3. Margarita with a Straw
This is the story of Laila suffering from cerebral palsy. Who moves on a wheelchair and whose life passes with home, college and friends. There is mother, father and brother in the house. Laila may be battling illness but her family always keeps her cheerful. Somewhere we get the message that life can be lived even by rising above disability. Apart from this, homosexuality is also depicted in the film. This film very easily asks many questionable questions to the audience. For example, do the disabled have no desires?
This movie enhances your thinking on topics like disability, homosexuality. Somewhere we ourselves start reflecting on our behavior towards the handicapped. At the same time, we learn that we should all accept ourselves first because if we accept ourselves then a lot will become easier.
4. Filmistan
This story is about a boy named Sunny who wants to become a big actor and star one day. Every day he gives auditions but he doesn’t get a chance. Things become such that one day he finds himself in Pakistan. This film shows somewhere how the film is making a bridge between two countries. There is comedy in this film as well as many lessons and messages. This film also entertains you and sometimes shows you the mirror. Even the most difficult circumstances do not reduce the brightness of Sunny’s dreams.
5. Dasvidaniya
Dasvidaniya is the story of Amar Kaul, a 37-year-old, unmarried, middle-class man living in the city of Mumbai. He is just a simple gullible person. A middle class man who is living his normal life with his mother. One day he learns that he does not have much time to live and from here begins his story of living for himself. Before he dies, he wants to fulfill his ten wishes. The film is worth watching because the sentiments of the common man are well expressed in it. He sounds just like us and the audience can feel his pain.
This movie teaches you that life is beautiful and must be lived.
6. Is Delhi, Is Lahore
The story of this film takes place after the independence of India and the partition of the country, where fighting on the border of India-Pakistan, only one soldier remains from each of the soldiers on both sides and then hunger and thirst leave them with gun language. The language of humanity compels us to speak. This story is the story of ordinary people who had to pay the price of partition. This movie shows what it is like to lose your home. At the same time, it also teaches that accept what has happened and move on.
7. The trapped Ray Obama
This is the story of a businessman who is in debt all over the world. One day she is kidnapped, thinking that the ransom will be good. The film is a satire on the law and order situation of a country where even educated people blindly believe the propaganda spread by the media. You will also be entertained while watching the film and at the same time, the film will also make you question the system of the country.
8. Queen
The story is about a girl named Rani, whose husband refuses to marry her a day before her marriage. Because he has come from abroad and now he feels that the queen does not match his standard. Always brought up in the pampering of her family, the first time out of Delhi, Rani goes on a Europe trip that she has booked for her honeymoon. Rani goes on this trip alone and this trip changes her thinking, her attitude.
This movie teaches that you can do anything if you want to and sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone to identify yourself. Also, the film gives the message that the world is not as bad as we often think sitting in our homes. It is not necessary that by going out, seeing the world, a person loses his personality, his culture. Rather, it may be that his way of seeing himself and the world, of understanding, will improve. This film should be seen by the youth as well as the parents.
9. The Lunchbox
This movie is the story of Ila and Saajan Fernandes. Ila has a daughter and her husband has no time for them. At the same time, Sajan’s wife has passed away, after which he has started getting old before his age. The story progresses through the lunchbox, which one day gets changed due to the fault of the dabbawala and Ila’s made lunchbox reaches Saajan instead of her husband. The story of the film is simple but will touch your heart. This movie makes you think that what do you want from your life?
At the same time, it tells you that sometimes you have a deep connection with strangers, which is not able to connect with the people around you. You must watch this movie once.
10. Ferrari Ride
The film depicts the relationship between father and son. To the unbreakable bond between them and the love they have for each other. In the film, the father wants to do everything for his son and the son’s dream is to play cricket. To make this dream come true, the father does everything which he did not even dream of. The story of the film will sometimes make you laugh and sometimes you will cry. But you feel a connection to this story. The innocence, honesty and positive attitude of the father in the film gives a pleasant feeling.
You will find these movies on OTT platform or YouTube. So what’s the matter, watch these movies this weekend and apart from these, if you have any suggestions for other films, then comment and tell.
Editing – G N Jha
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