National Youth Day: Best Movies for the Youth

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Honour this National Youth Day by watching these inspiring movies that celebrate the youth.

12th January is celebrated as the National Youth Day in memory of the great Swami Vivekananda every year. The birthday of this spiritual leader and philosopher has been chosen to commemorate the young population, promote his ideals and inspire the future of the nation. Swami Vivekananda believed that it is the youth who can transform the nation with their education, spirituality and values. To honour the leader’s birthday and National Youth Day, otherwise known as Rashtriya Yuva Diwas, Wedding Affair is listing 4 best films regarding youth. 

Cinema has a huge influence, especially on the Indian population. There are some films that with their creative storyline and outstanding execution have captured the minds of youth in more than one way. These movies not only inspire the youth towards greatness but also celebrate their resilience, creativity, and boundless potential to shape the future. Let’s celebrate National Youth Day by watching these amazing movies.

Rang De Basanti

Rang De Basanti

The 2006 blockbuster movie Rang De Basanti paved the way for youth awakening through cinema in Bollywood. Spend this National Youth Day riding this high emotional drama that is equally thought-provoking and beautifully made. A group of young people who get involved in political struggle has inspired generations to come with their bravery and patriarchy. When Karan Singhania (played by Siddharth) says “A beginning has to be made somewhere”, we all felt it in our hearts. (spoiler alert) A tale of demanding justice for a friend’s death turning into a revolutionary seizure of a radio station–RDB is and will always be a top-tier movie for the young generation.

Watch now: Netflix 

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Good Will Hunting

Good Will Hunting

This one is probably on everyone’s watchlist, and you can’t celebrate National Youth Day without it. This 1997 Hollywood classic, Good Will Hunting is a powerful story of recognising one’s potential and growing with it. Written by actors Matt Damon and Ben Affleck while they were still in college, this movie resonates with students everywhere. Will represents working-class people who are mostly overlooked by the fortunate ones. Even to this day when education has been so commercialised, Good Will Hunting is a reminder of the reality of talent and success. It’s an inspiring story of self-discovery, personal growth and courage to overcome adversities.

Watch now: Amazon Prime Video 

Wake Up Sid

Wake Up Sid

Another Bollywood classic, Wake Up Sid is a must-watch for the youth, even today. This 2009 Bollywood coming-of-age romantic drama is about a carefree young man finding his purpose in life. Sid, played by Ranbir Kapoor, who fails his college, meets Aisha, played by Konkona Sen Sharma, an aspiring writer. How Sid tackles all the difficulties he faces, embraces his passion and learns to take responsibility makes the movie close to our hearts. This movie is a reminder that to grow in life, one needs to leave their comfort zone. It’s a movie everyone should watch at least once in their life, and there’s no better time than National Youth Day.

Watch now: Netflix 

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The 2012 teen coming-of-age teen drama is a movie that talks about mental health, friendships and trauma in an authentic and realistic manner. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is adapted from a namesake book, which is set in the early 90s and follows Charlie, whom we can call a “wallflower”. As the film goes on, it starts exploring the complex backstories of the characters and sensitive themes such as sexual abuse, drug use, sexual awakening, suicide and many more. For its emotional resonance and relatable characters, the movie is still relevant today to the youth. The movie explores something every young person goes through–the experience of adolescence. It teaches us self-worth, friendship and tolerance.

Watch now: Amazon Prime Video

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Live in today, enjoy your youth and become the change you want to see. Happy National Youth Day to everyone.

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