• Ravleen Kaur Kohli

Cinema is said to be the mirror of the society, portraying what culture, traditions, customs are followed in a society in a particular era. On the other hand, society also seems to get affected by what is shown on the big screen. The relationship between the two is unique and has been into existence for long. Since, movies are a reflection of reality or somewhat revolve around the prevalent social norms, some issues have always remained untouched by the Indian cinema, due to the issues being considered unwanted or as taboos. The tags of ‘unacceptable’ and ‘acceptable’ are always labelled along with every topic. Of late, the Indian movies portrayed a shift from safe and acceptable topics to the untouched and neglected topics. The topics which were considered taboos or if not taboos, at least not considered worthy of giving a thought, are now portrayed through the art of cinema, creating a hook in audience’s minds and leaving an impact on them. A movie like ‘Padman’ brought the topic of menstrual hygiene onto Indian screens and homes, which was considered a taboo in the society. Movies like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Lipstick Under My Burkha, Pink, Piku, Lakshmi, Dear Zindagi proved that the Indian society is changing and it must change with regard to the mindsets borne by the people. The study will aim at analysing the recent movies with contemporary and liberated ideas in order to explore the impact that Indian cinema can create in broadening the mindsets and bringing a much desired social change. By focusing on the content of the above mentioned movies and their success and failure at the hands of the Indian audience, the study will explore the potential of present day Indian cinema in addressing issues of prime importance and their acceptance by the Indian audience.

Taboos, Indian Cinema, Social Change, Contemporary

"Indian Cinema: Addressing Untouched Topics and Breaking Taboos ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 11, page no.442-445, November-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1811665.pdf

"Indian Cinema: Addressing Untouched Topics and Breaking Taboos ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 11, page no. pp442-445, November-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1811665.pdf