Dangal – which translates as ‘Wrestling Bout' – is a film about a young woman from rural India who goes on to win gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Since its release in 2016, it’s become the highest-grossing movie in Bollywood history, highlighting India’s soft spot for an underdog.

Why are Indian families shrinking? What’s to become of the tradition of the home-cooked family meal? And how are Dalits fighting against age-old inequalities? This Cultural Snapshot uses local statistics and case studies to explore behavioural norms shared by Indian people in 2016.

South Indian star Rajinikanth is one of India’s biggest icons. Unlike the glamourous, fair-skinned stars of Bollywood, Tamil actor Rajinikanth is a 66-year old bearded philanthropist, whose familiarity appeals to India's everyman. His influence is so strong that a move into politics is on the cards.

India’s love affair with western fashion began with savvy product placement in Bollywood movies in the ‘90s. But as tastes move beyond Bollywood, Indian actresses become more famous and fashion blogs become more popular, India’s fashion scene is becoming more prominent on both the big and little screen.