Bollywood Hits

1. This timeless classic features among the top romantic movies of all times, released in year 1957 and produced by, directed by, and starring Guru Dutt, remains a popular favorite, especially among filmmakers. The film is the story of a poet (played by Guru Dutt), who is striving hard to establish himself, but meets a good-hearted prostitute (played by Waheeda Rehman), who helps him get his poems published. .....

Shree 420

2. One of the many masterpieces by Raj Kapoor, the film is about a poor guy who falls in the traps of a dishonest businessman and is led into the world of illegal and immoral activities. When he realizes that he has been cheated, he sets things straight and gets the baddies arrested. Songs like 'Mera Joota Hai Japani', 'Ramaiya Vastavaiya', 'Ichak Dana' and the evergreen 'Pyar Hua Ikraar Hua Hai' are still hummed by music lovers. The cherry on top, .....

Mother India

3. Mother India is a 1957 Hindi epic melodrama film, directed by Mehboob Khan and starring Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar, and Raaj Kumar. Although a remake of 1940 film 'Aurat', 'Mother India' was and is still regarded as an epic film. The film is about the hardships of a poor village woman, who raises her children despite all odds, and in the end, chooses moral good over her own criminal son. The chemistry between Nargis and Sunil Dutt as moth .....

Do Bigha Zamin

4. This, 1953 classic film is directed by Bengali film director Bimal Roy and star Balraj Sahni and Nirupa Roy in lead roles. Among the first movies of Indian cinema to have set a benchmark for the way films should be made.Tthis film won the International Prize at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. The story revolves around a farmer and his family, and how fate mercilessly takes away their sole property- two acres of land- from them. .....

Mughal E Azam

5. Released in 1960 , this movie was directed by K. Asif and produced by Shapoorji Pallonji. This is story of Prince Salim and court dancer Anarkali, who fail to pass the test of love owing to Emperor Akbar. The film became a milestone and the characters played by Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Madhubala became iconic. The amazing sound track, the beautiful Madhubala as Anarkali, the unforgettable dialogues and the overall film made Mughal-E-Aza .....

Kaagaz Ke Phool

6. This film was released in 1959, produced and directed by Guru Dutt, who also played the lead role in the film. This film was regarded as Dutt's autobiography. The film is about a film director who is going through problems in his married life, and seeks solace in another woman, whom he casts in his films. The Guru-Geeta-Waheeda love triangle was too apparent to be ignored .....

Naya Daur

7. This film was released in 1957 starring Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, Ajit and Jeevan. Originally filmed in black and white, the film was colourized and re-released on 3 August 2007The story revolves around a group of tongawallahs whose livelihood is in danger when bus services begin operating in town. Their determination to overcome their troubles through a competition was an inspiration to the audiences. An undeterred Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthim .....

Sholay

8. Sholay, regarded as ?King' of all Bollywood movies? was released in year1975. This film was produced by G.P. Sippy and directed by his son Ramesh Sippy. Sholay is about two criminals who are hired by a former policeman to capture a merciless dacoit. Sanjeev Kumar as Thakur, Amjad Khan as Gabbar, Dharmendra as Veeru,Amitabh Bachchan as Jai, Hema Malini as Basanti, Jaya Bachchan as Radha, and other characters like Mausi, Dhanno and Samba, made the .....

Deewar

9. A film by Yash Chopra highlighting the dirty politics prevailing in the country during the 1970s couldn't be wrong anywhere. Two brothers, impoverished due to their father's misdeeds, struggle for a living in Mumbai- was the plot of the film. The film gave the Hindi film industry an ?Angry Young Man? in the form of Amitabh Bachchan, and a ?New Bolly Babe? in the form of Parveen Babi .....

Mera Naam Joker

10. This film was released in year 1970 directed by Raj Kapoor, this is one of the most touching films ever made in Bollywood, Mera Naam Joker gave us the lesson for life- ?The Show Must Go On?. It taught people that no matter what situations we face, we must not stop in our journey. The film is about a clown who has to make the world laugh at the cost of his own pain and troubles. Mera Naam Joker gave us the future heartthrob Rishi Kapoor. .....

Guide

11. Guide was released in the year 1965 directed by Vijay Anand, Based on R. K. Narayan's novel 'The Guide', this Dev Anand- Waheeda Rehman starrer film is regarded as one of the most classic films of Indian cinema. The film is about a guide who helps a woman achieve her dreams, but is rejected by her. He is sent to jail, and upon return, is mistakenly taken for a saint by villagers. The story ends on a tragic note, with the saint sacrificing his li .....

Bandit Queen

12. Bandit Queen is a 1994 Indian film based upon the life of Phoolan Devi. It was directed by Shekhar Kapur and starred Seema Biswas as the title character.The film Bandit Queen shows how a young girl is mercilessly exploited sexually and how she seeks revenge by turning into a dangerous bandit. This film went on to win three National Awards and other Filmfare Awards. .....

Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge

13. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, also known as DDLJ, is a 1995 Indian romantic comedy musical film. It was written and directed by Aditya Chopra. This film redefined romance and love. Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol play a young couple who fall for each other on a vacation to Europe, after which the journey to win over the girl's parents begins. Bagging 10 Filmfare awards at one go, along with a National Award and three Star Screen Awards, the film became a .....

Lagaan

14. Lagaan released in year 2001, is Indian epic musical sports drama film, written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Aamir Khan, who was also the producer, stars with Gracy Singh in the lead roles. Set in the period of British Raj in India, the film is about the poor farmers who are oppressed by the burden of heavy taxes and failing monsoons, and how they win a cricket match against the British to get their taxes cancelled. .....

Gadar Ek Prem Katha

15. Gadar: Ek Prem Katha was released in the year 2001, this is action movie starring Sunny Deol, Amisha Patel, and Amrish Puri. A tale set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition and the subsequent Hindu-Muslim riots, the film is about a Sikh truck driver and a girl from a Muslim aristocratic family and how their love triumphs all odds. Brilliant performances by the actors and some great music helped the film become immensely popular among the ma .....

Dil Chahta Hai

16. This film was released in the year 2001 starring Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Khanna, Preity Zinta, Sonali Kulkarni, and Dimple Kapadia. The first film written and directed by Farhan Akhtar, the film is about three friends and the journey of their friendship through the different phases of each one's lives. The matured way in which Akhtar dealt with relationships in the film was tremendously outstanding, and so were the performances by the a .....

Devdas

17. This file is based on novel adapted film based on the 1917 Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay novella Devdas. This is the third Hindi version and the first colour film version of the story in Hindi. The film is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and stars Shahrukh Khan,Madhuri Dixit, and Aishwarya Rai in the leading roles. It was the most expensive Bollywood film at the time of its release (year 2002). Shah Rukh Khan as the rebellious alcoholic, his chi .....

Munnabhai M B B S

18. Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. is a 2003 Indian comedy directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The story involves protagonist Munna Bhai (Sanjay Dutt), a goon, going to medical college to fulfill his parents' dream was a new story, which became an instant hit with audiences. The Munna-Circuit chemistry, the touching side-stories in the film, 'Mamu', 'Jadoo Ki Jhappi' and Sunidhi Chauhan's seductive number 'Dekh Le' tickled at the rib .....

Rang De Basanti

19. A classic film about a group of friends who play historic characters in a documentary, and how they fight against the corrupt Government officials- Rang De Basanti was another film which changed the way youth was portrayed in Indian cinema. Starring Aamir Khan, Siddharth Narayan, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor, Atul Kulkarni, Soha Ali Khan, R. Madhavan and Alice Patten in pivotal roles, the film became an inspiration for many youngsters. .....

3 Idiots

20. This film was released in year 2009, a comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani, with a screenplay by Abhijat Joshi, and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, starring Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R. Madhavan, Boman Irani and Kareena Kapoor. A fun film with lots of messages on the Indian education system, the film was refreshing change from the typical Bollywood films. The film became the highest grossing Bollywood films not just in India but also o .....