8 Bollywood Films To Watch If You're An UPSC Aspirant

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Akriti Mishra
Sep 19, 2024

12th Fail (2023)

Starring Vikrant Massey, this IMDb high-rated Bollywood film tells the inspiring story of Manoj, an aspiring IPS officer, who overcomes failures and obstacles to crack the UPSC exam.

Swades (2004)

In this film, SRK plays a NASA scientist who returns to a rural Indian village, reconnecting with his ground roots. His journey reflects the importance of community upliftment, resonating with civil service values.

Rang De Basanti (2006)

After the tragic loss of a close friend, a group of young friends becomes awakened to their responsibilities toward the nation, tackling themes of governance and societal change.

Manthan (1976)

Inspired by India’s milk cooperative movement, this film follows the story of Dr. Rao visiting a village with the aim of establishing a cooperative dairy. This film is an important watch for UPSC aspirants to understand how the milk revolution came to India.

A Wednesday! (2008)

A gripping story on terrorism and governance, this movie is a must-watch which showcases the challenges of public administration and crisis management.

Newton (2017)

This satire on Indian elections explores the integrity of an honest officer, played by Rajkumar Rao, dealing with democracy, governance, and electoral processes.

Madaari (2016)

Starring Irfan Khan, this movie is about systemic corruption and the fight for justice, offering a powerful portrayal of the real-world struggles faced within public administration.

Article 15 (2019)

Perfect for the ones who aim to become IPS officers, this movie shows how to tackle caste-based discrimination, focusing on law enforcement and social justice.

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