From ‘Bawarchi’ to ‘Tarla’: How Bollywood has always had a taste for food

Bollywood’s cinematic journey beautifully portrays food as more than just sustenance, symbolizing love, memory, and rebellion. Films like ‘The Lunchbox’ use a humble dabba to explore loneliness and connection, while ‘Bawarchi’ showcases food’s healing power. From comedy in ‘Hero No. 1’ to romance in ‘Cheeni Kum,’ food shapes narratives.