Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar is renowned for incorporating socially conscious and thought-provoking subjects in his films. Here are seven best films directed by Shoojit Sircar that will take you back to Bollywood’s heyday.
Piku- YouTube
Piku, played by Deepika Padukone battles with her hypochondriac father Bhaskor (played by Amitabh Bachchan) during their trip from Delhi to Kolkata. In order to deposit his ashes in the Ganges, Bhaskor had been dreaming of visiting the holy city of Varanasi his entire life. Despite their affection, Piku finds his incessant health concerns and strange conduct annoying. They manage their love-hate relationship with their humorous disagreements and forced bonding.
Madras Cafe- Netflix
In the film, John Abraham plays Vikram Singh, an Indian intelligence agent who is sent covertly to Jaffna, Sri Lanka, in order to destroy the LTF, a rebel organization that poses a threat to regional security. He moves through a perilous world of political intrigue, violence, and betrayal.He meets an ardent journalist (Nargis Fakhri) looking for the truth in the midst of the mayhem.
Vicky Donor-Prime Video
Vicky Arora (Khurrana), a slothful young guy, donates his sperm to a reproductive clinic owned by Dr. Baldev Chaddha (Kapoor). Vicky conceals his employment from Ashima Roy (Yami Gautam), his lover, till she finds out. The movie looks at taboo subjects like infertility, sperm donation, and society expectations. Vicky Donor achieved both critical and financial triumph. Among the many honors it took home was the Filmfare Award for Best Film (Critics).
Sardar Udham- Prime Video
Vicky Kaushal plays the lead in the movie, with Shaun Scott, Stephen Hogan, Amol Parashar, Banita Sandhu, and Kirsty Averton playing supporting parts. A Punjabi revolutionary named Udham Singh killed Michael O’Dwyer, the previous Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, in London in 1940. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919 at Amritsar, where thousands of unarmed Indian villagers were killed by British troops firing upon them, was the reason behind the assassination.
Gulabo Sitaboo- Prime Video
The plot centers on the dilapidated ancient Lucknow palace known as Fatima Mahal, which is rented by surly landlord Mirza (Bachchan). The mansion’s cunning renter, Baankey (Khurrana), together with his family, persistently fails to pay the rent. When an archaeologist finds historical value on the site, their dispute intensifies and presents a chance for Mirza and Baankey to take advantage of the situation for their personal gain.
Yahaan- YouTube
The story takes place in Kashmir during a turbulent time. Jimmy Sheirgill portrays Aman, a Hindu army officer sent to the area. There, he meets Minissha Lamba’s character, Adaa, a young Muslim woman from Kashmir. Regardless of their differences in religion and society, Aman and Adaa end up falling in love. The ongoing conflict presents obstacles and condemnation for their partnership. As their love story develops, they are forced by events to make tough choices that will affect them for the rest of their lives.
October- Prime Video
The 2018 Indian drama film October stars Gitanjali Rao, Banita Sandhu, and Varun Dhawan in lead roles. The movie deftly tackles topics of love, bereavement, and discovering one’s purpose. A five-star hotel employs Dan (Varun Dhawan) and Shiuli (Banita Sandhu) as interns. Shiuli is committed and laser-focused, but Dan is careless and reckless. They have no romantic relationship. Shiuli had a catastrophic accident that leaves her in a coma.Dan gets committed to taking care of Shiuli, even though they had not been close before. To be by her side, he puts his own needs and obligations on the back burner.
