A look at 5 iconic Bollywood films that beautifully depict the spirit of Dussehra.
Over the years, many Bollywood films have managed to focus on the fundamental idea of the victory of good over evil, which is what Dussehra precisely explains.
Bollywood films are known for glorifying Indian festivals and celebrations, much like in real life. With the festive season setting in, it would be really unjust to avoid discussing this unique blend. Over the years, many Bollywood films have managed to focus on the fundamental idea of the victory of good over evil, which is what Dussehra precisely explains.
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This year, Dussehra will be celebrated on October 12. As we indulge in the celebrations, let’s take a look at some noteworthy films that have featured the festival theme quite beautifully.
Dussehra-Themed Bollywood Films
Kahaani
Featuring Vidya Balan in the lead role, Kahaani features one of the most powerful representations of the good’s victory over evil. It has Vidya’s character faking a search for her lost husband during the Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata. It is finally on the last day, i.e., Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami, that she finds the culprit behind her husband’s death.
Some of the most significant sequences include Vidya taking part in the Sindur Khela and the Durga idol being submerged in the water, representing the Goddess’s return to her abode after defeating the evil.
Delhi-6
One of the most recurring themes in this film remains the festival of Dussehra on the sidelines of Ram Leela. Delhi-6 even uses the metaphor of Kaala Bandar, to showcase how good wins over evil. across the ten days of Ram Leela. The movie features Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor in lead roles.
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s film is set mainly around the ten days of Navratri. Along with glimpses of traditional Navratri celebrations and Garba, the film’s climax depicts Ram and Leela shooting each other on Dussehra to end the enmity between their communities, thus highlighting the victory of love over hatred.
Ra One
This Shah Rukh Khan and Arjun Rampal starrer sci-fi film delivers the classic message of good triumphing over evil. In what can be described as a modern-day Raavan, the antagonist Ra One could be seen walking away from a burning effigy, much to imply his strength in real life.
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
The film’s story follows the simple journey of an Indian man who is pure at heart and sets out to reunite a Pakistani girl with her family, depicting the lovely message of goodness. The movie’s premise remains direct and heartfelt; however, one cannot miss the Dussehra celebrations in the song, Tu Chahiye.
