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.
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.
Gully Boy
Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Siddhant Chaturvedi
A coming-of-age story based on the lives of street rappers in Mumbai.
Why you'll love it
Inspired by the lives of street rappers in Mumbai, this film explores the aspirations and struggles of a young man pursuing his dreams.
The Lunchbox
Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
A mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchbox delivery system connects a young housewife to an older man in the dusk of his life as they build a fantasy world together through notes in the lunchbox.
Why you'll love it
A unique love story that unfolds through a mistaken lunchbox delivery in Mumbai, highlighting the power of connection.
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.