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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 life for the well-being of the villagers.

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 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 an all-time blockbuster.

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 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 masses.

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 actors.

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 childhood sweetheart Paro (played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan) and courtesan Chandramukhi (played by Madhuri Dixit) were the prime characters of the film.

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 ribs as well as the tear glands of people. It won four National Awards and many other popular awards

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.

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 overseas.