8 Recent Bollywood Songs That Became Anthems of Protest

In the midst of candyfloss, Bollywood has in recent years, penned songs that have reflected turbulence in society.

Bollywood has more often than not been accused of taking the safe, candyfloss route when it comes to its music. Songs that sell, songs that please all sensibilities, songs that ruffle no feathers rule the roost – and usually no one complains.

But sometimes, just sometimes, our big bad industry manages to surprise us with songs written for a different purpose. Songs written in protest against societal norms, which in their own musical way, changed our thinking just a little bit.

Here’s a look at 8 such path-breakers.