Best Hindi Movies To See Before You Die
These movies have defined Indian Cinema...Must Watch
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- DirectorNeeraj PandeyStarsAnupam KherNaseeruddin ShahVeerendra SaxenaA retiring police officer reminisces about the most astounding day of his career. About a case that was never filed but continues to haunt him in his memories - the case of a man and a Wednesday.Great Movie, Good thriller and always maintains the intensity of script.
A great eye opener - DirectorSanjay Leela BhansaliStarsAmitabh BachchanRani MukerjiShernaz PatelThe cathartic tale of a young woman who can't see, hear, or speak, and the teacher who brings a ray of light into her dark world.A tale of Girl through a word of dark shadows to light...An extraordinary story of an ordinary life.
- DirectorVishal BhardwajStarsAjay DevgnKareena KapoorSaif Ali KhanA politically-minded enforcer's misguided trust in his lieutenant leads him to suspect his wife of infidelity in this adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Othello'.Vishal Bharadwaj has done the unthinkable in this modern India's Othello
- DirectorKundan ShahStarsNaseeruddin ShahRavi BaswaniBhakti BarveTwo photographers, who are employed by a magazine editor to expose the scandalous activities of the rich, come across corruption by a builder and accidentally photograph a murder.Just mesmerizing performances by whole star cast...if you have not watched it.. go and watch it.. you don't know what you are missing...
- DirectorMahesh BhattStarsAnupam KherRohini HattangadiSoni RazdanAn old couple lend a room on rent after recent death of the bread earner of the family, their only son. A budding actress starts living with them, who is in love with a local politician's only son. The movie shows what later ensues.'Saaransh' is an enlightening and satisfying film experience. It is easily one of Bhatt's best.
- DirectorHrishikesh MukherjeeStarsRajesh KhannaAmitabh BachchanSumita SanyalThe story of a terminally ill man who wishes to live life to the fullest before the inevitable occurs, as told by his best friend.One of the best Hindi movie ever made....
- DirectorIrfan KamalStarsMaster ShamsMaster SalmanMaster JafferA homeless petty thief attempts to find the biological mother of an abandoned baby.A painful journey of a child to search biological mother..
- DirectorBasu ChatterjeeStarsDeepak QazirAmitabh SrivastavaPankaj KapurOne dissenting juror in a murder trial tries to influence the verdict with his personal prejudices and biasesBest court room drama without a court room....
- DirectorTigmanshu DhuliaStarsIrrfan KhanMahie GillRajesh AbhayThe story of Paan Singh Tomar, an Indian athlete and seven-time national steeplechase champion who becomes one of the most feared dacoits in Chambal Valley after his retirement.A true story of Sportsmanship....
- DirectorAnurag KashyapStarsKay Kay MenonRaj Singh ChaudharyRaja ChaudharyA law student witnesses deception, homicide, and crime after being elected as General Secretary of his college.Watch it for a sensible cinema & very mature songs
- DirectorAnurag BasuStarsRanbir KapoorPriyanka Chopra JonasIleana D'CruzThree young people learn that love can neither be defined nor contained by society's definition of normal and abnormal.Real characters, genuine relationships, a simple yet a soulful story.
- DirectorVikramaditya MotwaneStarsRajat BarmechaRonit RoyManjot SinghExpelled from his school, a 16-year old boy returns home to his abusive and oppressive father.Adolescence is one of those rare subjects on which we haven't witnessed many movies made in Bollywood.
- DirectorSriram RaghavanStarsDharmendraRimi SenAshwini KalsekarPolice officers recount a tale of missing money which results in lies, deceit, betrayal and death.A perfect thriller...because it is a genuinely Unpredictable.
- DirectorImtiaz AliStarsAbhay DeolAyesha TakiaAyesha JhulkaA boy is forced meet a girl for an arranged marriage but even though he refuses the match, they secretly become friends. As things get complicated and both get engaged to different people they realize they've fallen in love with each other.A light hearted and straight forward love story.
- DirectorSamar KhanStarsRahul BoseJaaved JaaferiMinissha LambaMaj. Siddhant Chaudhary, an Indian Army lawyer, attempts to defend Capt. Javed Khan who is accused of killing a decorated officer. The problem is that Khan does not wish to be defended and freely admits to his crime.A Thoughtful, Polished, Inspired Thriller about a Court Martial.
- DirectorTapan SinhaStarsShabana AzmiPankaj KapurIrrfan KhanAfter years of painstaking research at the cost of his domestic pleasure, Dr. Dipankar Roy discovers a vaccine for leprosy. The news is flashed over television and overnight, an insignificant junior doctor receives international recognition. Professional jealousy and abuse of power threaten Dr. Roy, even as the Secretary of Health reprimands him for breaking the news to the press. He is asked to report to the Director of Health. Professional colleagues Dr. Arijit Sen and Dr. Ramananda invite him to a lecture but it is merely a pretence to humiliate him. Dr. Roy suffers a mild heart attack but he refuses to go to the hospital. His wife and few others like Dr. Kundu stand by Dr. Roy, but the harassment continues; a letter from an American foundation is suppressed and Dr. Roy transferred to a remote village. The last straw is two American doctors receiving credit for discovering the same vaccine. Dr. Roy is shattered.Its a movie made from the heart. Don't miss it !!
- DirectorRaj KapoorStarsRaj KapoorManoj KumarSimi GarewalRaju is a joker, a clown. It is what he is and what he always shall be. As his life story unfolds in three chapters, from his school days to the circus to the streets, he must always make people laugh and be happy, no matter how unhappy he is within. Along the way, Raju loves and loses, but must always keep a smile on his face because, in the words of his circus manager, "The show must go on." Over six years in the making, "Mera Naam Joker" is Raj Kapoor's semi-autobiographical story of the life, love, and philosophy of an entertainer.I salute the thinker, director and brave producer...Late Raj Kapoor.
- DirectorEeshwar NivasStarsManoj BajpayeeRaveena TandonSayaji ShindeA tale of an honest cop set against the backdrop of the brutal, lawless system prevailing in the Indian state of Bihar, and the endless suffering he tolerates before all hell breaks loose.A mature eye opening film intended for a mature audience.
- DirectorAamir KhanAmole GupteStarsDarsheel SafaryAamir KhanTisca ChopraAn eight-year-old boy is thought to be a lazy trouble-maker, until the new art teacher has the patience and compassion to discover the real problem behind his struggles in school.A movie which you all can relate to your life.
- DirectorGauri ShindeStarsSrideviAdil HussainMehdi NebbouA quiet, sweet tempered housewife endures small slights from her well-educated husband and daughter every day because of her inability to speak and understand English.A movie about the Family, the children & their attitude towards their parents, the husband who does not see his wife skills and potential.
- DirectorPrawaal RamanStarsRajvvir AroraaImaaduddin ShahNishikant KamatA brilliant student starts hallucinating after moving into a room that was occupied by another who committed suicide.It is one of the rarest intelligent Indian film that balances science and paranormal activities.
- DirectorUmesh ShuklaStarsParesh RawalAkshay KumarMithun ChakrabortyA shopkeeper takes God to court when his shop is destroyed by an earthquake.Even God will watch this movie and say OH MY GOD what a movie.
- DirectorSubhankar GhoshNana PatekarStarsNana PatekarDimple KapadiaGautam JoglekarPrahaar is the story of Major Chauhan, a tough and stern soldier, trained to destroy the enemy. He can see the enemy on our borders but is unaware of the invisible enemy within ourselves. When one of Major's Commandos - Peter D'Souza is killed, he is shown the harsh reality revolving around us, the enemy is within ourselves. The battlefield changes and Major Chavan makes his final attack on the enemy within this crumbling society.Brilliant performance. A must watch for every true Indian.
- DirectorGovind NihalaniStarsOm PuriSmita PatilAmrish PuriA newly appointed police rookie deals with corruption, romance, and brutality.I have not seen another movie like this. It is one whole, each piece so nicely fit in the plot.
- DirectorN. ChandraStarsNana PatekarRabia AminGajanan BangeraFour unemployed young men befriend their new neighbors, but soon tragedy strikes and everything is shattered.The storyline is simple, but told in a bold fashion.