CLASSLESS SOCIETY: MARXISM THE FILMS OF AAMIR KHAN

This study is about the presence of two opposing forces between rich/upper and poor/lower classes of their treatment towards each other as what Marxism in the films of Aamir Khan (3 Idiots, Lagaan, and Ghajini) is trying to portray, which is the reflection and achievement of the classless society. This research study is qualitative in nature using content analysis. Formalistic approach was used to identify the main characters in the films and their characteristic possessing Marxist perspectives in terms of experiencing both rich/upper class and poor/lower class. The Marxist approach used in the study is Weber's three distinct dimensions of inequality. Formalistic approach and Marxist approach were also used in identifying the presence of inequality, oppression, and equality, reflected in the classless society. Results showed that the positive attitude portrayed by the main characters such as love, charity, empathy, and others were showing equality leading to the achievement of a classless society. The negative attitudes of being prideful, boastful and arrogant lead to oppression, harsh treatment, bullying, and others.