World AIDS day: 5 Bollywood Movies That Spread Public Awareness About This Deadly Disease

December 1st is worldwide observed as the World AIDS Day, to raise awareness about the deadly disease which has infected and killed millions of people worldwide and continues to do so. In honour of World AIDS day, we’ve enlisted Bollywood movies, which did their bit to raise awareness about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
1. Phir Milenge This is perhaps the first movie that comes to our mind when we think of Bollywood movies on AIDS. Starring Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty and Abhishek Bachchan, it was directed by Revathi. The movie, which was releases in 2004, was appreciated by critics for strong performances and a novel way of dealing with the myths about AIDS. The movie did a business of Rs 2,99,06,142 and was declared a flop. Source: IBOS

2. My Brother… Nikhil This 2005 movie was directed by Onir starred Sanjay Suri, Juhi Chawla and Purab Kohli in lead roles. It is said to be based on the story of Dominic D’Souza, an Indian AIDS activist. Suri played a homosexual swimmer who contracts HIV and finds support from his sister and partner. The performances of the star cast were appreciated by all. It The movie, made on a small budget, garnered Rs 1,20,00,094 at the box office. Source: IBOS
3. 68 Pages Directed by Sridhar Rangayan and produced by the Humsafar Trust, this 2007 movie tells the moving tale of an HIV counsellor and her five patients. The movie won the prestigious WorldFest Houston International Film Festival award. It was made on a tight budget of Rs 3,000,000 (estimated), and remains practically unknown in the Bollywood circuit. Source: IMDB

4. Nidaan This 2000 movie, directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, stars Shivaji Satam, Reema Lagoo and Nisha Bains in pivotal roles. It tells the tale of a young teenager who contracts AIDS during a blood transfusion, and how she chooses to live her life afterwards. The movie collected Rs 70,00,000 at the box office, and was later declared tax free by the government. Souce: IBOS
5. Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi The movie doesn’t specifically talk about AIDS, but a small part of it mentions one of the lead pair’s friends contracting the disease and how the whole group of friends reacts and supports him. The movie was a flop, but managed to collect Rs 2,30,00,000 at the ticket counters. Souce: IBOS

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