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The year 2017 marked a remarkable chapter in the saga of Indian cinema, especially in Mumbai, where Bollywood thrives. Celebrating 25 years of dynamic storytelling, the industry witnessed a unique trend: small-budget films with profound messages shining brightly amidst big-budget blockbusters. This year was a humdinger, showcasing that a humble heart could create waves as impactful as grandiose spectacles.
Among the notable Bollywood hits of 2017 were star-studded blockbusters like:
- Tiger Zinda Hai
- Golmaal Again
- Raees
- Kaabil
- Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya
- Judwaa 2
These films reigned the box office, drawing massive crowds with their high-octane entertainment and larger-than-life personas. However, their storylines often followed familiar and formulaic routes, offering predictable entertainment.
Contrastingly, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha emerged as a game-changer. Unlike its contemporaries, it used cinema as a platform to address a significant social issue—sanitation and the need for modern toilets in India. This film didn’t just entertain but sparked conversations nationwide, blending humor and romance with a strong social message. It proved that movies with meaningful narratives could win audiences’ hearts and critical acclaim alike.
Other films like Secret Superstar also carried a powerful narrative centered on women empowerment and dreams, highlighting the rise of small films with big hearts in 2017. These movies reminded the industry and its fans that storytelling depth and social relevance could coexist with entertainment.
Thus, Mumbai’s film scene in 2017 was not only about star power and box office numbers but also about the emergence of cinema that touched lives and inspired change. It was a year when the big-hearted small films truly made a difference, marking the 25th year of Indian cinema with a splash of creativity and conscience.
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