Slumdog Millionaire
Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Saurabh Shukla
When a teenager from the slums of Mumbai is interrogated about his suspicious performance on a quiz show, he revisits various events from his past to explain how he knew all the answers.
Why you'll love it
A gripping tale of love and destiny, showcasing the journey of a young man from the slums of Mumbai to winning a game show.
Lion
Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara
A five-year-old Indian boy is adopted by an Australian couple after getting lost hundreds of kilometers from home. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.
Why you'll love it
An inspiring true story of a young man who uses Google Earth to find his long-lost family in India after being separated as a child.
Life of Pi
Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Ayush Tandon
A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger.
Why you'll love it
A visually stunning adaptation of the novel, telling the story of a young man stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger.
The Namesake
Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu
American-born Gogol, the son of Indian immigrants, wants to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers, despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways.
Why you'll love it
A poignant exploration of identity and cultural dislocation, following the life of a first-generation Indian-American.
The Hundred-Foot Journey
Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal
The Kadam family leaves India for France where they open a restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory's Michelin-starred eatery.
Why you'll love it
A delightful culinary clash between an Indian family and a French restaurant, highlighting cultural fusion and acceptance.