1.Swades: We, the People
It is a 2004 Indian film written, produced and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film stars Shahrukh Khan and Gayatri Joshi in her first film.
Release date: December 17, 2004 (initial release)
Director: Ashutosh Gowariker
DVD release date: March 8, 2005
Running time: 210 minutes
Screenplay: Ashutosh Gowariker, Ayan Mukerji,Amin Hajee, Sameer Sharma, More
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2.Rang De Basanti
Rang De Basanti is a 2006 Indian drama film written and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. It features an ensemble cast comprising Aamir Khan, Siddharth Narayan, Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kapoor, Madhavan,
Release date: January 26, 2006 (initial release)
Director: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Screenplay: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Renzil D’Silva
Producers: Aamir Khan, Ronnie Screwvala,Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Deven Khote
Awards: Filmfare Award for Best Movie, Filmfare Award for Best Director, More
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3.Three Idiots
3 Idiots is a 2009 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani, with a screenplay by Abhijat Joshi, and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It was loosely adapted from the novel Five Point Someone by Chetan Bhagat.
Release date: December 23, 2009 (initial release)
Director: Rajkumar Hirani
Budget: 350 million INR
Screenplay: Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi
Awards: Filmfare Award for Best Movie, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, Filmfare Award for Best Director
4.Chak De India
Chak De! India is a 2007 Indian sports drama film about field hockey in India. Directed by Shimit Amin and produced by Yash Raj Films, the film stars Shahrukh Khan as Kabir Khan, the former captain of the Indian hockey team.
Release date: August 10, 2007 (initial release)
Director: Shimit Amin
DVD release date: November 20, 2007
Producers: Yash Chopra, Aditya Chopra
Awards: Filmfare Best Actor Award, Zee Cine Award for Best Film
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5.Tare Zameen
Taare Zameen Par is a 2007 Indian drama film directed by Aamir Khan, written by Amole Gupte, and produced by Aamir Khan Productions. Gupte initially developed the idea with his wife Deepa Bhatia, who served as the film’s editor.
Release date: December 21, 2007 (initial release)
Directors: Aamir Khan, Amole Gupte, Ram Madhvani
Producer: Aamir Khan
Screenplay: Amole Gupte
Awards: Filmfare Award for Best Movie, Filmfare Award for Best Director, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor
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6.Mohabbatein
Mohabbatein, is a 2000 Indian Bollywood musical romantic film directed by Aditya Chopra. The movie stars Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan in pivotal roles, along with six young debutantes. Aishwarya Rai appeared in flashbacks as Khan’s lover.
Release date: October 27, 2000 (initial release)
Director: Aditya Chopra
Running time: 216 minutes
DVD release date: October 14, 2003
Screenplay: Aditya Chopra
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7.Black
Black is a 2005 Indian film in Hindi and Indian English directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Black revolves around a blind and deaf girl, and her relationship with her teacher who himself later develops Alzheimer’s disease.
Release date: February 4, 2005 (initial release)
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Running time: 124 minutes
Screenplay: Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Bhavani Iyer,Prakash Kapadia
Awards: Filmfare Award for Best Movie, Filmfare Best Actor Award, More
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8.Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, also known as DDLJ, is a Hindi language film released on 20 October 1995. A romantic comedy, the film marked the directorial debut of Aditya Chopra, who also wrote the story.
Release date: October 19, 1995 (initial release)
Director: Aditya Chopra
DVD release date: April 19, 2006
Producer: Yash Chopra
Budget: 40 million INR
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9.Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
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, a goon, going to medical school. He is helped by his sidekick, Circuit.
Release date: December 19, 2003 (initial release)
Director: Rajkumar Hirani
Running time: 146 minutes
Sequel: Lage Raho Munna Bhai
Screenplay: Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Abbas Tyrewala, Lajan Joseph, Rajkumar Hirani
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10.Fanaa
Fanaa is a 2006 Hindi romance film, starring Aamir Khan and Kajol in pivotal roles. It is directed by Kunal Kohli who previously directed Hum Tum and is produced under Yash Raj Films. The film also stars Rishi Kapoor, Tabu and Sharat Saxena.
Release date: May 26, 2006 (initial release)
Director: Kunal Kohli
DVD release date: September 26, 2006
Running time: 168 minutes
Producers: Yash Chopra, Aditya Chopra
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11.Border
Border is a 1997 blockbuster Bollywood Anti-war film based on the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. J. P. Dutta directed and produced this war epic which stars Sunny Deol, Sunil Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Jackie …
Release date: 1997 (initial release)
Director: J. P. Dutta
Running time: 213 minutes
Producer: J. P. Dutta
Awards: Filmfare Award for Best Director
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12.Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Lagaan is a 2001 Indian epic musical drama film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Aamir Khan, who was also the producer for the film, stars with Gracy Singh in the lead roles; British actors …
Release date: June 15, 2001 (initial release)
Director: Ashutosh Gowariker
Running time: 225 minutes
Producers: Aamir Khan, Mansoor Khan
Screenplay: Ashutosh Gowariker, Kumar Dave,Sanjay Dayma, K.P. Saxena
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13.Satya
Satya is a 1998 Hindi crime film directed by Ram Gopal Varma, presented by Bharat Shah with a screenplay by Anurag Kashyap and Saurabh Shukla. It stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Manoj Bajpai, Urmila Matondkar and Shefali Shah
Release date: July 3, 1998 (initial release)
Director: Ram Gopal Varma
Running time: 171 minutes
Music: Vishal Bharadwaj, Sandeep Chowta
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14.Jane Bhi Do Yaaron
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro is a 1983 Hindi film directed by Kundan Shah and produced by NFDC. It is a dark satire on the rampant corruption in Indian politics, bureaucracy, news media and business, and stars
Release date: August 12, 1983 (initial release)
Running time: 132 minutes
Screenplay: Kundan Shah, Sudhir Mishra
15.Deewaar
Deewaar, or Deewar, is a 1975 Indian drama directed by Yash Chopra, written by Salim-Javed, and starring Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor.
Release date: 1975 (initial release)
Running time: 176 minutes
Awards: Filmfare Award for Best Movie, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, Filmfare Award for Best Director
16.Padosan
Padosan is a 1968 Indian comedy film. Directed by Jyoti Swaroop, it was produced by Mehmood, N. C. Sippy and written by Rajendra Krishan. The music is by R.D. Burman. The movie stars Sunil Dutt and Saira Banu are in the lead roles
Release date: 1968 (initial release)
Running time: 165 minutes
Screenplay: Rajendra Krishan
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17.Guide
Guide is a 1965 Hindi film starring Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman. It was directed by Vijay Anand, who also contributed to the screenplay. The film is based on the critically acclaimed novel, The Guide, by R. K.
Release date: February 6, 1965 (initial release)
Directors: Tad Danielewski, Vijay Anand
Running time: 183 minutes
Screenplay: R. K. Narayan, Vijay Anand, Pearl S. Buck
18.Mughal-e-Azam
Mughal-E-Azam is a 1960 Indian period epic film directed by K. Asif and produced by Shapoorji Pallonji under the banner of Sterling Investment Corporation
Release date: August 5, 1960 (initial release)
Awards: Filmfare Award for Best Movie
19.Mother India
Mother India is a 1957 Hindi epic melodrama film, directed by Mehboob Khan and starring Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar, and Raaj Kumar
Release date: 1957 (initial release)
Awards: Filmfare Award for Best Movie, Filmfare Best Actress Award, Filmfare Award for Best Director
Music: Pritam Chakraborty, Naushad
Screenplay: S. Ali Raza, Wajahat Mirza
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20.Devdas
Devdas and Parvati had been inseparable as children, and as they grew older, Love Blossomed. Devdas is sent away for studies by his parents – he and Parvati are separated. A chain of events lead to Parvati being married off to someone else and Devdas drowns his sorrows in alcohol. When Devdas is pronounced critical due to his drinking, he remembers the promise he had made to Parvati, of coming to see her before he dies