The world of showbiz finds itself becoming a point of discussion, following the ongoing investigation on Aryan Khan by NCB. The use of drugs is a big issue in our society and cinema has time and again raised awareness about its ill effects. Since the demise of late Sushant Singh Rajput, many Bollywood stars have been summoned by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in their alleged connect with the drug use and supply. Earlier, Deepika Padukone, Shraddha Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan were questioned by NCB, following Sushant’s death. Now, Aryan Khan, son of superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been arrested in the cruise ship drugs case last evening off the coast of Mumbai by the Narcotics Control Bureau.

Here are five films, which stories revolve around drugs.

1. Udta Punjab

This movie is based on drug abuse in Punjab. A serious issue in the state, this movie revolves around the drug addicted singer Tommy Singh (played by Shahid Kapoor) and how his addiction affects his fans and those around him.

2. Dev D

A modern-day take on the classic novel Devdas, the movie shows the lead character Dev, played by Abhay Deol, as an alcoholic and drug abuser. Tormented by the wedding of his lover to another man, Dev seeks refuge in alcohol and drugs, only to make his life worse. The movie is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane.

3. Shaitan

Shaitan is a crime thriller based on the decadence of five youngsters who depicts a lot of violence, drug abuse, and a lot of other crimes, justifying the film’s name, Kalki Koechlin plays a drug addict in this film.

4. Fashion

Priyanka Chopra and Kangana ranaut starrer is a portrayal of the world of fashion and supermodels. In this Mdhur Bhandarkar directorial, Priyanka Chopra played a rising model, who gets addicted to drugs as she struggles with the pressures of her profession.

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5. Go Goa Gone

In this movie drug has been shown not as the problem, but as an answer to destroying zombies! Saif Ali Khan starrer is a must watch film for such film lovers who loves to watch zombie movies.

6. Charas

In this movie, Suraj, an NRI, moves back to India, only to realise that the caretaker of his property, Kalicharan, is now running a drug racket on his land. He helps the police force to track down Kalicharan.

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