Raksha Bandhan

When one thinks of socially conscious Hindi films, the lead actors that come to mind are usually Ayushmann Khurrana and Rajkummar Rao. But it is Akshay Kumar, a more high-profile name than either of them, who is quietly racking up social dramedies - be it about organised religion, menstrual hygiene or sanitation.

Director Aanand L Rai tackles an age-old scourge in Raksha Bandhan, one that has been featured in multiple films in the past: dowry. When we say tackle, we mean rugby tackle, because there is a complete absence of any nuance that is required when dealing with such a sen....