Hindi Movies(films) list

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1 Mother India(1957) 2 Mughal-e-azam(1960) 3 Sholay(1975) 4 Black(2005) 5 Deewaar(1975) 6 Border(1997) 7 Do Bigha Zameen(1953) 8 Kaagaz Ke Phool(1959) 9 Rang De Basanti(2006) 10 Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge(1995) 11 Taare Zameen Par(2007) 12 Naya Daur(1957) 13 Awara(1951) 14 Pakeezah(1972) 15 Devdas(1955) 16 Kabhi Kabhi(1976) 17 Baazigar(1993) 18 Andaz Apna Apna(1994) 19 Pyaasa(1957) 20 Jewel Thief(1967) 21 Ram Teri Ganga Maili(1985) 22 Lagaan - Once Upon A Time In India(2001) 23 Dil Chahta Hai(2001) 24 Chak De! India(2007) 25 Sarfarosh(1999) 26 Bandit Queen(1996) 27 Devdas(2002) 28 Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai(1961) 29 Arth(1983) 30 Salam Bombay(1989) 31 Roti Kapada Aur Makan(1974) 32 Parinda(1989) 33 Dil Ek Mandir(1963) 34 Gangaajal(2003) 35 Sujata(1959) 36 Shakti(1982) 37 Page 3(2005) 38 Anand(1971) 39 Hare Rama Hare Krishna(1972) 40 Lage Raho Munna Bhai(2006) 41 Munnabhai Mbbs(2003) 42 Omkara(2006) 43 Junoon(1979) 44 Iqbal(2005) 45 Yuva(2004) 46 Maine Pyar Kiya(1989) 47 Ram Aur Shyam(1967) 48 Mujhe Jeene Do(1963) 49 Saaransh(1984) 50 Amar Akbar Anthony(1977)

51 Neecha Nagar(1946) 52 Mera Naam Joker(1970) 53 Roja(1993) 54 Aradhana(1969) 55 Amar Prem (1971) 56 Hera Pheri(2000) 57 Upkaar(1967) 58 Golmaal(1979) 59 Teesri Manzil(1966) 60 Bombay(1995) 61 Lakshya(2004) 62 Ganga Jamuna(1961) 63 Kunwara Baap(1974) 64 Kismat(1943) 65 Ghayal(1990) 66 Umrao Jaan(1981) 67 Nikaah(1982) 68 Krantiveer(1994) 69 Hum Aapke Hai Koun!(1994) 70 Shirdi Ke Sai Baba(1977) 71 Lamhe(1991) 72 Krrish(2006) 73 Sparsh(1984) 74 Jai Santoshi Maa(1975) 75 Mahal(1969) 76 Virasat(1997) 77 Ardh Satya(1983) 78 Kanoon(1961) 79 Woh Saat Din(1983) 80 Henna(1991) 81 Satya(1998) 82 Ittefaq(1969) 83 Haqeeqat(1964) 84 Qurbani(1980) 85 Saheb Biwi Aur Gulam(1962) 86 Madhumati(1958) 87 Bandagi(1972) 88 Sangam(1964) 89 Aan(1952) 90 Guru(2007) 91 Do Aankhen Barah Haath(1957) 92 Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar(1992) 93 Shatranj Ke Khiladi(1977) 94 Waqt(1965) 95 Don(1978) 96 Insaaf Ka Tarazu(1980) 97 Chhota Chetan (1998) 98 Khamoshi - TheMusical(1996) 99 Mr. India(1987) 100 Damini(1993)

Hindi Movies (Year-Wise)

Year	Movies
1913	Raja Harishchandra
1931	Alam Aara
1935	Hunterwali
1936	Achut Kanya
1937	Duniya Na Maane
1943	Kismet
1944	Rattan
1945	Humrahi
1946	Anmol Ghadi, Neecha Nagar
1947	Jugnu
1948	Kismat, Chandralekha, Majboor
1949	Mahal, Andaaz, Barsaat
1950	Sangram
1951	Awaara
1952	Aan, Baiju Baawra
1953	Do Bigha Zameen, Parineeta
1955	Devdas, Shree 420, Mr. & Mrs. 55, Seema, Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje
1956	CID
1957	Mother India, Jaagte Raho, Do Aankhein Barah Haath,
	Pyaasa, Naya Daur
1958	Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Madhumati
1959	Dhool Ka Phool, Sujata, Navrang, Anari,
	Kaagaz Ke Phool, Guest House
1960	Mughal-e-Aazam
1961	Junglee, Ganga Jamuna
1962	Saheb Bibi Aur Ghulam, Half-Ticket
1963	Tere Ghar Ke Saamne, Bandini, Mere Mehboob
1964	Haqeeqat, Kashmir Ki Kali, Sangam, Dosti
1965	Waqt, Guide, Shaheed
1966	Teesri Manzil, Mera Saaya
1967	Upkaar, Ram Aur Shyam
1968	Padosan, Aankhen
1969	Khamoshi, Aradhana, Satyakarm
1970	Anand , Kati Patang, Purab Aur Pashchim,
	Mera Naam Joker, Johny Mera Naam
1971	Anubhav, Amar Prem, Mera Gaon Mera Desh
1972	Pakeezah
1973	Bobby, Haste Zakham, Janzeer, Garm Hawa, Yaadon Ki Baaraat
1974	Ankur, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan
1975	Sholay, Deewar, Julie, Mili, Nishant,
	Jai Santoshi Maa, Chupke Chupke
1976	Kalicharan, Aandhi, Kabhi Kabhie, Manthan
1977	Shatranj Ke Khilari, Amar Akbar Anthony, Bhumika, Dharam Veer
1978	Satyam Shivam Sudaram, Vishwanath, Don, Muqqadar Ka Sikandar
1979	Kala Patthar, Golmaal, Suhaag
1980	Aakrosh, Qurbani
1981	Silsila, Ek Duje Ke Liye,  Sadgati, Subah, Kranti,
	Umrao Jaan, Love Story, Laawaris
1982	Namak Halal, Arth, Nadiya Ke Paar
1983	Sautan, Mandi, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, Masoom, Coolie, Betaab, Sadma, Wo Saat Din
1984	Tohfa
1985	Ram Teri Ganga Maili
1986	Karma
1987	Ijaazat, Mr. India
1988	Shahanshah, Salaam Bombay, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Tezaab
1989	Maine Pyaar Kiya, Parinda
1990	Dil
1991	Drishti, Lamhe
1992	Roja
1993	Damini, Aankhen
1994	1942 A Love Story, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Andaaz Apna Apna
1995	Rangeela, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Bombay
1996	Raja Hindustani
1997	Border, Dil To Pagal Hai
1998	Satya, Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1999	Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
2000	Astitva, Kaho Na Pyaar Hai
2001	Gadar, Lagaan, Dil Chahta Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2002	Devdas
2003	Munna Bhai MBBS, Koi Mil Gaya, Kal Ho Na Ho, Hungama
2004	Baaghbaan, Yuva , Swades, Maqbool, Dhoom, Hum Tum, Veer-Zaara
2005	Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Black, Page 3
2006	Rang De Basanti, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Fanaa,
	Krish, Dhoom 2, Gangster
2007	Guru, Namaste London, Jab We Met, Om Shanti Om, Chak De! India,
	Taare Zameen Par, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Partner, Welcome
2008	Ghajini, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Singh is Kinng, Jodha Akbar,
	Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, Fashion, A Wednesday, Dostaana
2009	3 Idiots, Love Aaj Kal, Wanted, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani,
	Wake Up Sid, Dev D, Paa
2010	Karthik Calling Karthik, My Name Is Khan

Best Hindi Films - Top 25 Bollywood Movies Of All Times

Bollywood produced its first film in 1913 (Raja Harishchandra). Since then Bollywood produces an average of 150-200 films per year. Of these hundreds of films, only a small handful see any degree of success, only a selected few go on to taste the heights of success, and very rarely attain the status of classics and all-time greats. Despite the weaknesses of Bollywood, the industry has produced some memorable films. One of the fellow hubbers (ktoo) had made a request for a hub on the basics of Bollywood for the uninitiated and a list of the best Bollywood movies. Below, I have compiled a list of the Bollywood Movies which are all time greats in my humble opinion. I have personally seen each and every movie of this list, over a rather long period of the last 15 years or so. If you want to know about Bollywood and Indian cinema, these films are strongly recommended. The list has been arranged on the basis of the year of release of the film. I hope you will enjoy the list and the films.

Chandralekha (1948)

M.K.Radha, T.R.Rajkumari, Ranjan, Yashodhara Katju, V.N.Janki, S.Krishnamurti
Produced By: Gemini Studios
Directed By: S.S.Wasan
Music By: S. Rajeshwar Rao

The film was originally made in Tamil at a grand budget of US$ 60,000 (US$ 30 million, or Rs. 150 crores at current rates. This would make it THE most expensive film in India till date!!). It sank without a trace in its original language. Then, it was released all over India in Hindi, and went on to set box-office records. The main highlights of the movie are a drum-dance sequence and a long sword fight. Its lavishness is to be seen to be believed. Also, the film was the first all-India hit.

Do Bigha Zameen (1953)
Balraj Sahni, Nirupa Roy.
Producer & Director: Bimal Roy
Music: Salil Choudhary

This film is a trendsetter in many respects. It was made by the legendary Bengali film-director, Bimal Roy. He combined the sensibilities of realistic, hard-hitting cinema with the elements of commercial success. This film is considered the genesis of the Indian New-Wave cinema movement, locally known as the Art Cinema. This film was the first from India to win the prestigious prize at the Cannes Film Festival. One of the most famous (and moving) scenes from the film is when Balraj Sahni pulls a rickshaw, chasing a horse carriage. The rider on the rickshaw keeps on promising more money if he is able to catch the carriage. All through this, Balraj keeps smiling in anticipation of getting more money, unmindful that he is pushing himself to the limit. Powerful, powerful stuff!


Devdas (1955)
Dilip Kumar, Vaijayanti Mala, Suchitra Sen, Motilal, Pran, Johnny Walker
Produced By: Bimal Roy Productions.
Directed By: Bimal Roy
Music By: S.D.Burman

Actually, there are ten films with the same name, based on an eponymous novel by Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyaya. All have starred the biggest names at that time (KL Sehgal, Dilip Kumar, Shahrukh Khan etc). Yet, I think the one starring Dilip Kumar is the best. The cinematography of the film conveys a dark, grim foreboding which is so fitting to the theme of the movie. It is a tragedy, depicting the classic theme of falling in love and then losing it all. The character of Chunni Babu, played by Motilal deserves special mention. Once again, a Bimal Roy movie!


Pyaasa (1957)
Guru Dutt, Mala Sinha, Waheeda Rahman, Rehman, Johnny Walker, Mehmood
Produced By: Guru Dutt Films
Directed By: Guru Dutt
Music By: S. D. Burman

This is one of the best movies from the stable of the hugely talented Guru Dutt. He originally wanted to cast "Tragedy King" Dilip Kumar in the lead, but he declined. Then, Guru Dutt decided to field himself, and as they say, the rest is history. The film is a hard hitting look at the corruption and materialism of the Indian society. It is said that one of the songs in the movie ("Hum Aapki Aankhon Mein") was inserted at the insistence of the distributors as a sort of comic relief. They were afraid that the pessimistic outlook of the movie would be a disaster at the Box Office. Yet, the most famous song of the movie, which also marks the end, is the timeless "Ye Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Jaye To Kya Hai". Pyaasa has the distinction of being the only Hindi movie to figure in the Time list of Top 100 movies of all times.


Mother India (1957)
Sunil Dutt, Nargis, Raaj Kumar, Kanhaiya Lal, Rajendra Kumar.
Produced By: Mehboob Productions
Directed By: Mehboob
Music By: Naushad

A classic directed by the well known Mehboob Khan, this is the first Indian movie to be nominated for the Oscars (in the Foreign Language Category). It was actually a joint Indo-Russian venture, and understandably, makes a compelling case for socialism. It also depicts in a dramatic way the bane of the Indian farmer: DEBT. Another enduring theme of the movie is the woman power. One of the songs of the film, "Holi Ayi re Kanhai", is one of the Holi anthems, hugely popular to this day.


Chalti ka Naam Gaadi (1958)
Kishore Kumar, Madhubala, Ashok Kumar, Anoop Kumar, Sajjan, K.N.Singh, Cuckoo
Produced By: K.S.Films
Directed By: Satyen Bose
Music By: S.D.Burman

This film is one of the first genuine comedies of Bollywood. It stars the three famous brothers, Ashok Kumar, Anoop Kumar and the inimitable Kishore Kumar. The light, breezy comedy also stars the beautiful Madhubala. The highlight of the film is the many songs that adorn the film, the most famous being "Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si". My personal favourite, though, is "Hum The Wo Thi" sung by Kishore Kumar and Manna Dey. It is a hilarious, hilarious song! The expressions on the faces of the two brothers, Kishore and Anoop, are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face every time you watch the song.

Mughal-e-Azam (1960)
Prithviraj Kapur, Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, Durga Khote
Produced By: K. Asif
Directed by: K. Asif
Music by: Naushad

Truly a film of epic proportions, it took a whole nine years to complete! The lavishness of the film is huge, matched only by the scope of its narration. The role of Prince Salim is played with the usual, understated elegance by Dilip Kumar. Prithviraj Kapur, the senior most of the Kapur clan plays one of the most convincing portrayals of Akbar the great in the history of Bollywood. The most famous song of the movie, "Pyar Kiya to Darna Kya", was re-written 105 times by the lyricist Shakeel Badayuni before it met the approval of Naushad, the Music Director! This song was shot on a princely sum of Rs 10 million, which was about 10 times the budget of an average Hindi movie at that time! This film was a top grosser for 15 years, till it was displaced by Sholay. Incidentally, this was the first movie in the world to be colorized from an original black and white version.

Saheb Bivvi Aur Gulam (1962)
Guru Dutt, Meena Kumari, Sapru, Waheeda Rehman, Rehman
Produced By: Guru Dutt Films
Directed By: Abrar Alvi
Music By: Hemant Kumar

Another timeless classic produced by the hugely talented Guru Dutt, this movie was both a critical and commercial success. It is based on a novel by Bimal Mitra, and depicts the decadent world of the Bengali upper class, which was losing their pre-eminence in the British period. It won four Filmfare awards, and was nominated for the Golden Bear at the prestigious Berlin Film Festival. The film also has one of the best and most memorable roles played by Meena Kumari.

Guide (1965)
Dev Anand, Waheeda Rehman
Produced By: Navketan
Directed By: Vijay Anand
Music By: S.D.Burman

Another one of my all-time personal favorites, this movie is based on a novel by the respected writer, R K Narayan (Best remembered for his memorable fictional town, Malgudi). It is a moving story of the power of faith. In one of the scenes towards the end of the movie, Dev Anand, who is posing as a saint in a village, is asked a question by a journalist. He is fasting to bring rains during a famine, and the journalist (from NBC, as shown in the movie!) asks him whether he really believes it is possible. Dev Anand (Raju, the Guide in the movie) replies: "The people have faith in me, and I have faith in their faith". This is one of the best performances by Dev Anand. The film also scores for its unforgettable music.


Pakeezah (1971)
Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari, Raaj Kumar, Veena, Sapru, Kamal Kapoor, Nadira
Produced By: Kamal Amrohi
Directed By: Kamal Amrohi
Music By: Ghulam Mohd, Naushad

Starring the debonair Ashok Kumar, stylish Raajkumar and the beautiful Meena Kumari, this is one of the most enduring tales of romance in the Indian Cinema. This magnum opus by Kamaal Amrohi took 14 long years to complete! It is on of the best films based on the themes of Kothas, Tawaifs and Mujras. During the shooting of the film, Meena Kumari became very sick, and could just complete the film before her death.

Bobby (1973)
Rishi Kapoor, Dimple, Premnath, Pran, Durga Khote, Arun Irani
Produced By: Raj Kapoor
Directed By: Raj Kapoor
Music By: Laxmikant Pyarelal

Bobby introduced a new genre to Bollywood: the Teenage Romance. The bold theme of teenage love, rebellion and elopement was repeated in a number of films after the release of this movie. Raj Kapoor is said to be inspired by the Archie series of comics in making this film. This film became so popular that a lot of parents named their children Bobby after this film was released (this name was suitable both for boys and girls). The music for the film was also a big hit, especially the songs "Hum Tum Ek Kamre me Band Ho" and "Jhooth Bole Kauwwa Kaate".

Garm Hawa (1973)
Balraj Sahni, Nirupa Roy, Farooq Shiekh, A.K.Hangal, Jalal Agha
Produced By: Absivani Isan Arya
Directed By: M.S.Sathyu
Music By: Aziz A.Khan/Bahadur Khan

The other memorable film of the year 1973 was an absolute antithesis of Bobby. It is one of the best (perhaps THE best) films ever made on the subject of partition of India. It shows the tales and travails of a Muslim family in the years after partition. The head of the family (played poignantly by Balraj Sahni) is torn between the option of staying in India or migrating to Pakistan. He watches helplessly even as his closest friends and family members go to Pakistan, as he chooses to stay back. It was directed by the M S Sathyu, and is based on a short story by the noted Urdu writer, Ismat Chugtai. The screenplay was written by another noted Urdu poet and writer Kaifi Azmi (father of Shabana Azmi). A powerful, hard hitting movie with some great performances by the actors.

Yaadon ki Baraat (1973)
Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman, Vijay Arora, Tariq, Neetu Singh, Ajit, Imtiyaz, Jalal Agha
Produced By: Nasir Hussain
Directed By: Nasir Hussain
Music By: R. D. Burman

A typical Bollywood masala film, it is based on the theme of siblings separated at birth, and uniting much later in the future. Though the script of the film is very thin in substance, it makes up for that by way of performances and music. The music for the film was given by the legendary R D Burman. The song "Chura Liya Hai" is one of the most famous, romantic and timeless songs of the Indian Film Industry.

Chupke-Chupke (1975)
Amitabh, Dharmendra, Jaya Bhaduri, Usha Kiran, Sharmila Tagore, Om Prakash, Asrani
Produced By: N.C.Sippy
Directed By: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Music By: S.D.Burman

One of the cutest, cleanest and the best comedies ever to come out of the Bollywood stable. But then look at the cast and the crew of the film! Directed by the legendary storyteller Hrishikesh Mukherjee, music by S D Burman and boasting of such stars as Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Jaya Bhaduri(nee Bachchan) and Om Prakash, the film had "success" written all over it! And what a success it was! It is a hilarious tale of mix-ups and confusion, with great performances by all the actors. Not to mention the great music, with one of the songs, "Abke Sajan Saawan Mein" dripping mischief from every syllable!

Sholay (1975)
Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Sanjeev Kumar, Amjad Khan, Jaya Bhaduri, A.K. Hangal
Produced By: G. P. Sippy
Directed By: Ramesh Sippy
Music By: R. D. Burman

This was the second movie which cast Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra together, and it is one of the biggest ever hits of the Hindi Film Industry. The film boasts of heavy fire-power in the form of the biggest guns of the Bollywood. The film is heavily influenced by the Westerns, and is loosely based on the theme of Seven Samurai (by Akiro Kurosawa). In fact, if you are ever given a choice to watch just ONE movie to understand Bollywood, I would recommend Sholay. Just go for it! This film was such a blockbuster; it played for a record 286 weeks in one movie theatre in Mumbai! Every moviegoer remembers a number of dialogues from this movie, especially the ones spoken by the villain, Gabbar Singh. ("Kitne aadmi they?" or "Ab Tera Kya hoga, Kaaliya"! God!) Just go, watch the movie!


Kabhie Kabhie (1976)
Amitabh Bachchan, Rakhee, Shashi Kapoor, Waheeda,Neetu. Rishi Kapoor, Parikshit Sahni, Naseem, Simi
Produced By: Yash Chopra
Directed By: Yash Chopra
Music By: Khayyam

You cannot describe Bollywood without mentioning the master of the love triangles, Yash Chopra! The film Kabhie-Kabhie is probably one of the best love triangles ever to come out of the stable of Yash Chopra. The film is an interesting tale spanning over two generations. The great music composed by Khayyam is one of the highlights of the film. The title song "Kabhie-Kabhie" is one of my all time favorites.


Amar Akbar Anothony (1977)
Amitabh, Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Jeevan, Neetu, Parveen Babi, Shabana Azmi, Pran
Produced By: Manmohan Desai
Directed By: Manmohan Desai
Music By: Laxmikant Pyarelal

A complete masala movie, containing each and every flavor that goes into the making of the typical Bollywood extravaganza. This film, just like Yaadon Ki Baraat, sports the theme of siblings parted by fate in childhood, and later re-united in their youth. This film was also a shot in the arm for secularism, in the typical Bollywood fashion. One of the brothers is raised as a Hindu (Amar), the other as a Muslim (Akbar) and the third as a Christian (Anthony). The film has a memorable score by the duo of Laxmikant-Pyarelal. One of the best recalled scenes is Amitabh Bachchan drunk and tending to himself after he gets a good thrashing during a song. And do you remember the meaningless babble of "juxtaposition to the atmospheric haemoglobin"? Hilarious!


Golmaal (1979)
Amol Palekar, Bindiya Goswami, Utpal Dutt, David, Deven Verma
Produced By: N.N.Sippy, Hrishikesh
Directed By: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Music By: R.D.Burman

Trust Hrishikesh Mukherjee to make such an entertaining, original and clean comedy, without resorting to the slapstick humor that is so characteristic of the Hindi movies. This is one of the best comedy films of Bollywood. Veteran thespian Uttpal Dutt turns in a memorable performance as a bumbling, confused old man!


Umrao Jaan (1981)
Rekha, Farooq Sheikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar, Prema Narayan, Deena Pathak
Produced By: Muzaffar Ali
Directed By: Muzaffar Ali
Music By: Khayyam

Set in the backdrop of the First War of Indian Independence in 1857, this film is the tale of a noted courtesan, Umrao Jaan Ada. It is one of the best films ever on the subject of courtesans, and has one of the best and the most tasteful mujra performances by Rekha (who plays the role of Umrao Jaan). The film has a haunting, memorable score by Khayyam, and almost all the songs of the movie are remembered and sung till today. Especially songs like "Dil Cheez Kya Hai" and "In Aankhon ki Masti Ke".

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron (1984)
Naseeruddin, Bhakti Barve, Ravi Vasvani, Satish Shah, Neena Gupta, Om Puri, Pankaj Kapoor.
Produced By: N.F.D.C.
Directed By: Kundan Shah
Music By: Vanraj Bhatia

This movie is the crowning glory of the Parallel Cinema Movement in India. It is a hard hitting, realistic satire on the rotten underbelly of Indian politics, bureaucracy and business. The film boasts of powerhouse performers and note worthies of Art Cinema like Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri and Ravi Baswani. It is one of the most original scripts ever to come out of Bollywood. The last scene of the film is one of the most funny and hilarious sequences of the Hindi Cinema ever!


Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988)
Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla, Alok Nath, Beena, Dilip Tahil, Nandita Thakur, Reema Lagoo
Produced By: Nasir Hussain
Directed By: Mansoor Khan
Music By: Anand Milind

This film can be credited with turning the tide for Bollywood, when it was laid low by a string of flops in the mid 1980s. It is also a quintessential Bollywood masala film. The film saw success because it introduced freshness in the form of the teenage love story, loosely based on the plot of Romeo and Juliet. The lead roles were played by Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla, both making their debuts as lead actors. The film was also lifted by a memorable score and the fresh voice of Udit Narayan. One of the songs "Papa Kehte Hain" is one of the most successful songs of the Hindi film music.


Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge (1995)
Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Parmeet Sethi, Satish Shah, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, Anupam Kher, Mandira Bedi
Produced By: Yash Chopra
Directed By: Aditya Chopra
Music By: Jatin Lalit

This film also set a record of its own, just like Sholay. It has played for 700 (yes, SEVEN HUNDRED!!) weeks straight in a Mumbai Theatre (it is still going strong there)! The film boasts of the pair of Sharukh Khan and Kaajol, which has a number of hits to their credit. For the first time ever, the film told the tale of the Indian diaspora. An out and out love story, the film is one of the biggest grossers of Bollywood. Needless to say, the film has also a great musical score by the duo of Jatin-Lalit.


Satya (1998)
Chakravarthy, Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpai, Govind Namdeo
Produced By: Ramgopal Verma
Directed By: Ramgopal Verma
Music By: Vishal

The best ever crime drama of Bollywood. Period. Quentin Tarantino would have been proud of this film, had he made it. A never before exploration of the murky underworld of Mumbai, Satya was a ground breaking film, and an unexpected success, since it had no stars to boast of. It sported hitherto unknown faces like Chakravarthy and Manoj Bajpai, who had seen little success till this film. Highly recommended.


Lagaan (2001)
Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Raghubir Yadav, Rachel Shelley
Produced by: Aamir Khan/Jhamu Sugandh
Directed by: Ashutosh Gowarikar
Music by: AR Rehman

Once Upon a Time In India. Thus goes the tagline for the movie Lagaan. Set in the heady days of the British Raj, the film combines the two potent opiums of the Indian masses: Cricket and kitsch Patriotism. It also featured the all-time favourite theme of the underdog, the David pitted against the Goliaths of the world. The heady mix resulted in a big blockbuster, and success and acclaim from all over the world. The film was nominated for the Oscars in the Foreign languages category. The film also introduced a hitherto unknown and neglected factor of successful film-making: Marketing. Since then, the film makers of Bollywood have realized the importance of good marketing for the eventual success of a film.


Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Dimple Kapadia, Preity Zinta.
Produced by: Ritesh Sidhwani
Directed by: Farhaan Akhtar
Music by: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

The year 2001 proved to be exceptional for Aamir Khan. After Lagaan, another of his movies proved to be a box office hit. This film makes it to the list due to the many firsts to its credit. It is one of the pioneers of the New Age Cinema. It was written and directed by the young and talented Farhan Akhtar. It explored themes such as male bonding, falling in love with an older person, friendship and reconciliation. Watch the film for the crackling chemistry between the three main protagonists, Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan.

 20  Best Hindi Movies

1.Anand (1971)

  8.5/10 

The classic story of a terminally ill man who wishes to live life to the full before the inevitable occurs, as told by his best friend.(122 mins.)

Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Stars: Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Sumita Sanyal, Ramesh Deo

“ A very sensible movie. Must watch for everyone. ” - rbharti222

2. Masoom (1983)

  7.9/10 

Cpativating story of how a happy family goes through turbulent times because of a BIG mistake by one of the family members.(165 mins.)

Director: Shekhar Kapur

Stars: Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Tanuja, Jugal Hansraj

“ A brilliant movie on extra marital relationship. ” - rbharti222

3.Jewel Thief (1967)

  7.3/10 

A Police Commissioner's son comes under suspicion for being a jewel thief. (186 mins.)

Director: Vijay Anand

Stars: Ashok Kumar, Dev Anand, Vyjayanthimala, Tanuja

“ Very good thriller with brilliant music by SD Burman ” - rbharti222

4.Sawan Ko Aane Do (1979)

  6.2/10 

Birju lives in a small village and likes to sing. The village zamindar's city-educated daughter, Chandrika...

Director: Kanak Mishra

Stars: Rita Bhaduri, Arun Govil, Jankidas, Pinchoo Kapoor

“ A musical love story from Rajshri's. ” - rbharti222

5.Kaala Patthar (1979)

  7.2/10 

Being branded a coward for abandoning his ship full of over 300 passengers. Captain Vijay Pal Singh... (176 mins.)

Director: Yash Chopra

Stars: Shashi Kapoor, Rakhee Gulzar, Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha

“ Amitabh best as angry young man. Watch it for legendary rivalry between amitabh & shatru. ” - rbharti222

6.Thodisi Bewafaii (1980)

  7.8/10 

Arvind Kumar Choudhary is widowed, respectable and wealthy businessman, who lives with his only son... (150 mins.)

Director: Esmayeel Shroff

Stars: Rajesh Khanna, Shabana Azmi, Sushant Ray, Padmini Kolhapure

“ Very good family drama with some very good ghazals. ” - rbharti222

7.Ghar (1978)

  7.0/10 

Newly married couple, Vikas Chandra and Aarti, move into their new apartment, and are deeply in love with each other...

Director: Manik Chatterjee

Stars: Vinod Mehra, Rekha, Prema Narayan, Asit Sen

“ Rekha at her best. A happily married couple's sufferings after a trauma. ” - rbharti222

8.Ghayal (1990)

  7.5/10 

Ajay Mehra leaves for Bombay in order to train to become an international boxer. On his return to New... (163 mins.)

Director: Rajkumar Santoshi

Stars: Sunny Deol, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Amrish Puri, Moushumi Chatterjee

“ Sunny Deol's action flick with memorable performance by Amrish Puri. ” - rbharti222

9.Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960)

  7.1/10 

Kusum Rai lives a wealthy lifestyle in scenic Kashmir with her widowed dad, Basant. Her dad had helped his friend's widow...

Director: Kishore Sahu

Stars: Raaj Kumar, Meena Kumari, Nadira, Ruby Mayer

“ B/W musical love story. "Ajeeb dastaan hai ye" is still a hit. ” - rbharti222

10.Chupke Chupke (1975)

  8.0/10 

A newly wedded husband plays a practical joke on his wife's family with full support from his wife and friends. (127 mins.)

Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Stars: Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bhaduri

“ Best hindi comedy. Watch it for comic timing of Dharmendra & Amitabh. ” - rbharti222

11.Ab Dilli Dur Nahin (1957)

  6.7/10 

The year is 1951, India is a free country, and Hariram lives a poor lifestyle along with his wife, Bela...

Director: Amar Kumar

Stars: Master Romi, Sulochana Latkar, Yakub, Anwar Hussain

“ This movie inspired "My Name is Khan" ” - rbharti222

12.Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)

  7.4/10 

Hindi-speaking collegian Sapna lives a wealthy lifestyle in Dona Paula, near Panaji, Goa, India, along with her Professor dad...(167 mins.)

Director: K. Balachander

Stars: Kamal Hassan, Rati Agnihotri, Madhavi, Sunil Thapa

“ The best romantic movie with great music by Laxmi Pyaare. ”- rbharti222

13.Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978)

  7.3/10 

A young man must deal with a broken engagement ceremony, while his to-be fianc�e waits to be treated for blood cancer.

Director: Hiren Nag

Stars: Sachin, Ranjeeta Kaur, Madan Puri, Iftekhar

“ Very good Love story based on the novel "Love story" ” - rbharti222

14. Woh 7 Din (1983)

  7.4/10 

Maya, coming from poor family, is married to the affluent Dr. Anand; but she tries to commit suicide on the nuptial night...

Director: Bapu

Stars: Anil Kapoor, Padmini Kolhapure, Naseeruddin Shah, Raju Shrestha

“ Debut film of Anil Kapoor. Very uncommon story. ” - rbharti222

15.Saaheb (1985)

  6.8/10 

Mr. Sharma (Utpal Dutt) lives with his four sons (Biswajeet, Vijay Arora, Dilip Dhawan) and a daughter...

Director: Anil Ganguly

Stars: Rakhee Gulzar, Anil Kapoor, Amrita Singh, Utpal Dutt

“ Anil Kapoor's best performance till date. ” - rbharti222

16.Gol Maal (1979)

  8.0/10 

Ramprasad is a recent college graduate who finds a job with a finicky man, Bhavani Shankar, who believes... (144 mins.)

Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Stars: Amol Palekar, Bindiya Goswami, Deven Verma, Shubha Khote

“ Typical Amol Palekar-Utpal Dutta comedy. This inspired many movies. ” - rbharti222

17.Dhund (1973)

  7.3/10 

A traveler decides to assist a woman involved in a murder. (130 mins.)

Director: B.R. Chopra

Stars: Navin Nischol, Zeenat Aman, Sanjay Khan, Danny Denzongpa

“ Excellent thriller with remarkable performance by Danny. ” - rbharti222

18.Naam (1986)

  7.3/10 

Janki Kapoor (Nutan) and her two sons (Ravi Kapoor and Vicky Kapoor) come from a poor middle class family...

Director: Mahesh Bhatt

Stars: Nutan, Kumar Gaurav, Sanjay Dutt, Poonam Dhillon

“ The movie which made Sanjay Dutt star. ” - rbharti222

19.Khamoshi (1969)

  7.4/10 

Colonel Saab is also a doctor in a psychiatric hospital in India. His particular interest is in treating patients with a acute mania... (127 mins.)

Director: Asit Sen

Stars: Rajesh Khanna, Waheeda Rehman, Nasir Hussain, Snehlata

“ Very good songs by Gulzaar. Memorable performances by Rajesh Khanna and Waheeda Rehmaan. ” - rbharti222

20.Kabhi Kabhi (1978)

  7.4/10 

Director: Wazir Ali

Stars: Sangeeta, Kaveeta, Shahid Hameed, Ghulam Mohiuddin

“ My all time favorite multi starrer. All-in-one type of movie. ” - rbharti222

Decade 2000 - 2010 : The 50 Best Hindi Movies

1.	Swades	2004
2.	Dil Chahta Hai	2001
3.	Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India	2001
4.	Bheja Fry	2007
5.	Dev D	2009
6.	3 Idiots	2009
7.	Johnny Gaddaar	2007
8.	Khosla's Nest	2006
9.	LSD: Love, Sex Aur Dhokha	2010
10.	Udaan	2010
11.	Like Stars on Earth	2007
12.	Tum Bin...: Love Will Find a Way	2001
13.	Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II	2003
14.	Ab Tak Chhappan	2004
15.	A Wednesday	2008
16.	Rock On!!	2008
17.	Wake Up Sid	2009
18.	Company	2002
19.	Welcome to Sajjanpur	2008
20.	Munnabhai M.B.B.S.	2003
21.	Wanted	2009
22.	Socha Na Tha	2005
23.	Jab We Met	2007
24.	Rang De Basanti	2006
25.	Dhamaal	2007
26.	Golmaal: Fun Unlimited	2006
27.	Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega	2001
28.	Iqbal	2005
29.	Dor	2006
30.	Aamir	2008
31.	Gangaajal	2003
32.	Do Dooni Chaar	2010
33.	Tere Bin Laden	2010
34.	The Legend of Bhagat Singh	2002
35.	Black Friday	2004
36.	Kaante	2002
37.	Ek Chalis Ki Last Local	2007
38.	Peepli (Live)	2010
39.	Main, Meri Patni... Aur Woh!	2005
40.	Style	2001
41.	13B: Fear Has a New Address	2009
42.	Sankat City	2009
43.	Mumbai Meri Jaan	2008
44.	Chak De India!	2007
45.	Ek Hasina Thi	2004
46.	Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year	2009
47.	Mumbai Diaries	2010
48.	Manorama Six Feet Under	2007
49.	99	2009
50.	Apaharan	2005

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