' Bollywood ' - the major Hindi film industry in India has risen up rampantly in the past few years . Movies like Dhoom 3 , Chennai Express , Krishh 3 have boosted up the money making capabilities of the Indian Cinema .
However , sensible & meaningful movies , not aimed at minting money do not seem to be a part of this rat-race . It's not saying much that such films are no longer being made .
Very interestingly , on the contrary , Bollywood's connection with terminal diseases has been splendid . It is not tough to name films in which illness of the protagonist constitutes the backdrop . The actors inching every second towards death , sensitize you towards such diseases but still there is better scope for more realistic portrayal . Such films definitely bring tears to our eyes , but do they forget to bring substance to the table ?
I have compiled a list of 10 movies aimed at using terminal diseases as their selling point :-
1. Ek Villain : Aisha ( Shraddha Kapoor ) has Cancer . Her health deteriorates every second but her cheer for life pulls her out of the agony victoriously . No wonder the movie's 11 days collection is 95.38 crore .
2. Kal Ho Naa Ho - A Shah-Rukh Khan starrer romcom , features him as terminally ill . He succumbs to death in excruciating pain . With an actor like him , you can't expect the film 'not to' win 2 National awards & 7 Filmfares .
3. Anand - a 1971 film starring Rajesh Khanna features him being a terminal patient . The movie built a cult status for itself and became a smashing hit in the country .
4.Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. - grabbed good reviews from the critics and the audiences alike . Zaheer ( Jimmy Shergill ) finds himself in dying state & dies in Sanjay Dutt's arms .
5.We are a family - A multi starrer drama depicts Kajol having Cancer . The movie revolves around the how the family copes up with her ailments .
6.U Me Aur Hum - portrays Kajol suffering from Alzheimer disease . The movie didn't do very well at the box-office .
7. Aashayein - John Abraham has Cancer & that makes situations worse for him and others .
8.Rockstar - Nargis Fakhri's debut film , features her Cancer struck . She is set opposite Ranbir Kapoor . The film garnered her critical appreciation .
9.Dard Ka Rishta - The daughter of the protagonist , suffers from Leukemia . It's a 1982 release .
10.Kaash - Another 1987 film , where the child has brain tumor & it affects the lives of others around .
FYI , Karan Johar has recently bagged the rights to remake 'The Fault in our Stars' . He plans to sign Alia Bhatt to play the role of a Cancer - ridden girl eager to fulfill her last wishes .
If you think i missed a film with a similar theme , do not forget to tell me .
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