Do Aankhen Barah Haath, released in 1957, is considered a landmark film in Indian cinema for its bold portrayal of caste discrimination and its impact on society.

Satyajit Ray, widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, is known for his socially conscious films that explore the complexities of Indian society and its people.

Indian New Wave Cinema, also known as the Indian Parallel Cinema movement, emerged in the 1950s and 1960s and is characterized by its focus on realism and its exploration of social and political issues.

Garm Hawa, released in 1973, is considered a landmark film in Indian cinema for its sensitive and realistic portrayal of the partition of India and its impact on the lives of ordinary people.

Mother India, released in 1957, is known for its powerful portrayal of the struggle for women's rights and gender equality, making it a significant film in the history of Indian cinema.

Ritwik Ghatak is known for his films that explore the complexities of human relationships and the social and political issues that shape them, making him a significant figure in Indian cinema.

Jana Aranya, released in 1976, is known for its powerful portrayal of the Naxalite movement in India and its impact on the lives of ordinary people.

Kissa Kursi Ka, released in 1977, is considered a landmark film in the history of Indian cinema for its depiction of the Emergency period in India and its impact on civil liberties.

Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain, released in 1984, is known for its powerful portrayal of the Bhopal gas tragedy and its impact on the lives of ordinary people.

Bombay, released in 1995, is considered a landmark film in the history of Indian cinema for its depiction of the rise of Hindu nationalism and its impact on Indian society.

Fire, released in 1996, is known for its powerful portrayal of the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights and the social stigma associated with homosexuality, making it a significant film in the history of Indian cinema.

Sairat, released in 2016, is considered a landmark film in the history of Indian cinema for its depiction of the caste system and its impact on the lives of ordinary people.

Fandry, released in 2013, is known for its powerful portrayal of the struggle for Dalit rights and the discrimination faced by Dalits in Indian society.

Parched, released in 2015, is considered a landmark film in the history of Indian cinema for its depiction of the environmental crisis and its impact on the lives of ordinary people.

Pink, released in 2016, is known for its powerful portrayal of the struggle for women's rights and the challenges faced by women in Indian society.