Apr 07, 2025
Ananya SrivastavaDev.D
Dev.D, directed by Anurag Kashyap and starring Abhay Deol and Mahie Gill, is a modern and unconventional adaption of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's classic novel Devdas. The drug use, prostitution and dark storyline makes it unfit for a family watch.
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Udta Punjab
Udta Punjab (2016), directed by Abhishek Chaubey, is a gritty drama that explores the devastating impact of drug abuse in the state of Punjab, India. The film starring Shahid Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh, Kareena Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, shows a raw portrayal of substance abuse, addiction, corruption and exploitation.
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Delhi Belly
Directed by Abhinay Deo, Delhi Belly is a dark comedy film starring Imran Khan, Kunal Roy Kapur and Vir Das. Its edgy humor, adult content, and sharp, unconventional narrative, could make it an uncomfortable watch with family.
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Another Anurag Kashyap directorial, Gangs of Wasseypur chronicles the violent and bloody rivalry between two crime families in the coal-rich town of Wasseypur. The film shouldn't be watched with family because of its dark humour, mature content and raw depiction of violence.
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Lipstick Under My Burkha
A rather revolutionary film, Lipstick Under My Burkha has been directed by Alankrita Shrivastava and talks about female sexuality and rebellion against patriarchal norms - not every family would be comfortable in watching this controversial film.
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Hunterr
Hunterr, directed by Harish Vyas, starring Gulshan Devaiah in the lead role, is about sex addiction and explores the themes of love, lust and complexities of human intimacy.
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Kya Kool Hai Hum
An adult comedy film directed by Sachin Yardi and starring Tusshar Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh, Kya Kool Hai Hum became a commercial hit but has often been criticised for its adult humor and double meaning dialogues.
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B.A. Pass (2013), directed by Ajay Bahl stars Shadab Kamal Shilpa Shukla and is known for its bold, unvarnished exploration of taboo subjects including extremely mature content. The film is not one that can be seen with the family.
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The Dirty Picture
The Dirty Picture, directed by Milan Luthria, is a biographical drama inspired by the life of South Indian actress Silk Smitha, played by Vidya Balan. Set in the 1980s, the film traces the rise and fall of Silk, a bold and controversial actress who becomes a sex symbol in the film industry, despite facing exploitation, objectification, and personal turmoil.
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Grand Masti
Indra Kumar's Grand Masti is a raucous adult comedy that follows three friends played by Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani and Riteish Deshmukh, who, years after graduating, reunite for a school reunion at their alma mater. During the trip, they find themselves caught up in a series of sexual misadventures; the explicit content makes it avoidable for a family watch.
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