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These Bollywood films prove that not every story needs a villain

TOI Entertainment Desk
| ETimes.in | Last updated on - Aug 20, 2025, 21:00 IST
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'Chhichhore'

Friendship, nostalgia, and life lessons take center stage as a group of friends reunites to help one of their own. The struggles are against failure and self-doubt, not a traditional antagonist.

2/5

'English Vinglish'

Sridevi shines as a homemaker who joins an English-speaking class to gain confidence. No villain here — just her journey of self-respect and breaking free from family’s casual dismissal.

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'Taare Zameen Par'

A moving story about Ishaan, a dyslexic child misunderstood by parents and teachers. The conflict is not a villain but society’s ignorance, beautifully resolved by a compassionate teacher.

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'The Lunchbox'

A unique love story unfolds through handwritten notes exchanged via Mumbai’s dabbawalas. It’s all about loneliness, longing, and human connection — no villains, only life’s quiet battles.

5/5

'Wake Up Sid'

Ranbir Kapoor plays Sid, a privileged young man learning responsibility and discovering himself. The film’s conflict is internal — immaturity vs. adulthood — with no “bad guy” in sight.

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