A few days ago me and my friend were talking about our favourite 10 Indian movies. When I sat down and decided to list them I realized that its a very hard task. Another reason is that my list is predominantly Hindi. Haven't seen a lot of good movies in other Indian languages.
I think this would be an ever changing list and hence feel free to send me your list.
So here they are: (not in any particular order)
1. Anand
Hrishikesh Mukherjee at his best.
2. Pyasa
For it's philosophy and great songs and cuplets. Sahir Ludhaiyanvi at its best.
3. Pather Panchali (Bengali)
As Akira Kurusawa said: "Its Poetry in motion picture, if you haven't seen it you haven't lived a complete life."
4. Nayakan (Malayalam)
Maniratam's genius.
5. Teen Konya (Bangali)
My favorite of Satyajit Ray movies. Its poignancy and humour touched me to core.
6. Golmaal / Angoor / Chupke Chupke
Couldn't decide amongst these comedy classics and hence I had to put all three of them.
7. Sholay
A classic, everyone still remembers each character and each dialogue of it.
8. Guide
Not the best adaption of the book but yet a classic tale of a man's journey to find his destiny. 'Na-qabiley faramosh'. With Cannes honouring it this year as a world classic it has come back into focus.
9. Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam
Probably the best adaptation of the book in Hindi movies. Its acting, character and music stand out. My favorite Gurudutt movie.
10. Bhuvan Shom
One of the hidden gems and a classic, if you haven't seen it, please do. Utpal Dutt is brilliant.
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