Indian Films that Conquered the Chinese Box Office

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Directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra and starring Rani Mukerji, Neeraj Kabi, and Sachin Pilgaonkar, "Hichki" portrays a woman with Tourette syndrome becoming a teacher, leveraging her weakness to inspire students to reach their potential.

Hichki

Directed by Saket Chaudhary and featuring Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar, "Hindi Medium" satirizes the education system and class disparities as a humble couple seeks social acceptance by enrolling their daughter in an elite school.

Hindi Medium

Directed by Kabir Khan and starring Salman Khan, Harshaali Malhotra, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" depicts a man's journey to reunite a mute Pakistani girl with her family, transcending borders and prejudices.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Directed by Sriram Raghavan and featuring Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, and Radhika Apte, "AndhaDhun" follows a blind pianist entangled in crime and deception after witnessing a murder, blurring reality and illusion.

AndhaDhun

Directed by Rajkumar Hirani and starring Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, and Sushant Singh Rajput, "PK" tells the story of an alien on Earth questioning religious beliefs and societal norms, offering a satirical critique of human faith.

PK

Directed by Advait Chandan and featuring Zaira Wasim, Aamir Khan, and Meher Vij, "Secret Superstar" follows a young girl's pursuit of her singing dreams via the internet amidst familial constraints and societal norms.

Secret Superstar

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sanya Malhotra, "Dangal" portrays a former wrestler's journey to train his daughters into world-class champions, challenging gender norms and societal expectations in rural India.

Dangal