Bollywood Movies That Boldly Address Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Depiction of Substance Abuse

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Udta Punjab (2016)

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Dev.D (2009)

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Fashion (2008)

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Shaitan (2011)

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Rockstar (2011)

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The Dirty Picture (2011)

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Powerful Films

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