8 Bollywood Movies That Discussed Marital Rape, The Ugly Side Of (Some) Marriages

Mainstream cinema is replete with genres like romance, action, and comedy but movies showcasing the ugly side of the society are rare. Marriage and love has always been glorified in our film industry but how often has a movie tried to share the bitter truth of life? Rarely! And those which have dared to shed light on aspects like rape and abuse have often been forgotten way too soon and that, my friends, is hindering our progress. Enlisted here are 8 such Bollywood movies on marital rape, some based on true stories.
1. Parched

A powerful women-centric movie, Parched dealt with societal evils prevalent in India, including marital rape.
2. Provoked

Inspired by a true story, this movie sees Aishwarya Rai playing a victim who foresees a happy married life but ends up being abused by her own husband after moving to London. When she has had enough, she takes her husband’s life by lighting him up in bed.
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