7 Indian Films Exploring Philosophical Themes

It touches upon the philosophy of life, love, and happiness

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An independent drama film by Shubhashish Bhutiani, depicting a reluctant son accompanying his father to Varanasi

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It delves into philosophical themes through the intertwined narratives of an experimental photographer

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A drama depicting the journey of a retired Sanskrit professor with Alzheimer's who, captivated by an elephant on the street

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It revolves around a man from Delhi who chooses to believe only what he can see with his eyes

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A slice-of-life drama unfolds as two men, stranded at the airport, are compelled to travel together to Chennai

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A drama set in Varanasi, weaving the lives of four individuals as they intersect through personal tragedies and growth

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7 Indian Films Exploring Philosophical Themes

It touches upon the philosophy of life, love, and happiness

Anand

An independent drama film by Shubhashish Bhutiani, depicting a reluctant son accompanying his father to Varanasi

Mukti Bhawan

It delves into philosophical themes through the intertwined narratives of an experimental photographer

Ship of Theseus

A drama depicting the journey of a retired Sanskrit professor with Alzheimer's who, captivated by an elephant on the street

Astu

It revolves around a man from Delhi who chooses to believe only what he can see with his eyes

Ankhon Dekhi

A slice-of-life drama unfolds as two men, stranded at the airport, are compelled to travel together to Chennai

Anbe Sivam

A drama set in Varanasi, weaving the lives of four individuals as they intersect through personal tragedies and growth

Masaan