Chinese filmmakers have a treasure trove of stories to explore

THE BOLLYWOOD MOVIE Dangal, which tells the inspirational story of a wrestler who trains his two daughters to be world champions, has been a surprise hit with Chinese audiences. Beijing Youth Daily comments:

Aside from the star appeal of Aamir Khan, the Indian actor who plays the father, the movie's success lies in its in-depth look at the problems faced by women in India, as a result of their low social status and the discrimination against them.

The critical thinking and humanitarian concern demonstrated by the movie seems to make it a different type of movie from the usual image of the Bollywood movies, which are stereotypically gaudy and joyful.