NEW DELHI, March 25 -- Half a decade ago, a Bollywood movie took the entire industry by storm. The Manoj Kumar starrer "Roti, Kapda aur Makaan" (Food, clothes, and housing) grabbed a lot of attention and was the highest grosser of the year with a revenue of Rs. 5.5 crore. Of course, this is too small compared to the kind of business a hit film makes these days. But what made this film a Superhit was the stark ground reality it presented. It depicted the severe deprivation and devastation of a man, Bharat (Manoj Kumar), who finally chose to work with a corrupt businessman to keep his kitchen running.

Being the eldest in the family, Bharat is responsible for looking after his family, comprising two brothers and a sister of marriageable age...