From 'Rockstar' to 'Bangalore Days': 7 Indian films that captured popular imagination

With 'Premam' (2015) completing its 10th anniversary on May 29, here are other films that wonderfully capture the zeitgeist of the 2010s

Rockstar (2011)

This raw, moody journey of love, heartbreak and creative angst struck a chord with young India.

Bangalore Days (2014)

This joyous coming-of-age tale of three cousins navigating adulthood, love and identity featured memorable songs and a charming, ensemble cast.

Chhichhore (2019)

A nostalgic return to college memories, this delightful classic taught students across the nation the importance of celebrating failure, friendship and the courage to keep trying.

Dear Zindagi (2016)

A highly mature film for its time, 'Dear Zindagi' guided a generation with life lessons about mental health.

English Vinglish (2012)

Sridevi's graceful comeback to the silver screen with the story of a homemaker's determination to learn English in a foreign country presented an important lesson to viewers in India and abroad.

Ustad Hotel (2012)

Rarely has a film struck a generation so deeply as 'Ustad Hotel', a heartfelt film about a young man torn between purpose and duty—a recipe for a timeless classic.

Tamasha (2015)

This deep, introspective and romantic tale of young adults torn between being what society expected versus who they really were, effortlessly made itself nostalgic to an entire generation.