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‘Phir Milenge’ to ‘My Brother…Nikhil’: Bollywood Films That Raise Awareness of HIV/AIDS
World AIDS Day is observed around the world on December 1 to raise awareness of the symptoms, causes and preventive measures of the HIV/AIDS disease which has claimed the lives of unprecedented numbers. While taboos around HIV/AIDS still exist in different parts of the world, cinema has attempted to break down the stigma attached to the disease. Let’s take a look at Bollywood movies that have raised awareness about HIV/AIDS over the years.
1. Phir Milenge Released in 2003, “Phir Milenge” featured actors Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty in the lead roles. Abhishek Bachchan also played a prominent role. Based on Tom Hanks’ Philadelphia star, the film was about the wrongful termination of an employee after she was diagnosed with HIV. Revathi directed the film.
2. My Brother…Nikhil Onir’s 2005 directorial ‘My Brother…Nikhil’ is considered one of Bollywood’s finest HIV/AIDS films to date. The film revolves around champion swimmer Nikhil Kapoor. His life falls apart after being diagnosed with HIV. Meanwhile, the only two people standing by his side are his sister Anamika (Juhi Chawla). The film also deals with same-sex relationships.
3. Nidaan Directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, Nidaan was the story of a teenage girl who contracts the disease through blood transfusion. Upon learning of her condition, the family tries to make the most of the time he has left with her. It was released in 2000. Reema Lagoo, Sunil Barve, and Shivaji Satam, among others, starred in the film.
4. Dus Kahaniyaan “Dus Kahaniyaan” is an anthology of ten short films directed by six directors. One of the films called Zahir, directed by Sanjay Gupta, revolves around “AIDS”. The film stars Dia Mirza and Manoj Bajpayee. The short film tells the story of a Sia (Dia) who befriends her new neighbor Sahil (Manoj). After the two become friends, Sahil makes advances for intimacy but Sia refuses to consent. One evening, while going to a bar with his friends, he sees that Sia is working as a bar dancer. Frustrated and drunk, he visits her apartment and despite her attempts to have a conversation, he rapes her. Later, it is revealed that Sia was suffering from AIDS.
5. Positive Directed by Farhan Akhtar, “Positive” is the story of a man who learns that his father contracted the virus years ago. With little time left, he must make a conscious choice to forgive his father for cheating on his mother and comfort him on his deathbed. The cast of the film includes Shabana Azmi, Boman Irani, and Arjun Mathur in the lead roles. (ANI)
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