100 Essential Hindi Films

Udaan

2010 • 138 min • Budget $800K • Box office $520K

Drama

A young man returns to his industrial hometown and faces a difficult choice: pursue his personal aspirations or accept his father's expectations for him.

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PK

2014 • 153 min • Budget $13M • Box office $118M

Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction

A mysterious stranger arrives in town, posing questions no one has considered. Known only as "S.M.," he approaches life with an open heart and childlike wonder, leading him through experiences of love, joy, and acceptance.

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Kaagaz Ke Phool

1959 • 142 min

Drama, Romance

Suresh Sinha was a successful film director, but his life revolved around his close relationship with an aspiring actress. This story uses flashbacks to explore ambition, art, and relationships within the glamorous film world. We see Sinha balancing his career…

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Barfi!

2012 • 151 min • Budget $4M • Box office $2M

Drama, Romance, Comedy

A touching story about Barfi, a likable deaf-mute man living in Darjeeling in the 1970s, and the two very different women who develop feelings for him.

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Special 26

2013 • 144 min • Budget $7M • Box office $18M

Crime, Drama, Thriller

In 1980s India, a team of con artists swindle businessmen and politicians with elaborate fake raids, impersonating CBI and Income Tax officials. They plot one last, major scam while a determined police officer pursues them.

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Andaz Apna Apna

1994 • 160 min

Comedy, Romance, Family

This light comedy follows two aimless guys who get caught up in chaos when they both try to win the heart of a rich heiress. Their playful rivalry unexpectedly turns serious when they unknowingly help protect her from a dangerous…

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Maqbool

2003 • 132 min

Crime, Drama

A modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Set in Mumbai's criminal underworld, the story follows two corrupt police officers who act as the witches. Their manipulations lead one officer to seize power from Abbaji, the head of a powerful crime family,…

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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

2011 • 154 min • Budget $7M • Box office $160M

Drama, Comedy, Romance

Three lifelong friends embark on a three-week bachelor road trip through Spain to reconnect before one of them gets married. They seek adventure and a renewed sense of camaraderie. The journey forces them to confront themselves and each other.

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Baby

2015 • 160 min

Action, Thriller

A new team within India's intelligence agency works constantly to find and stop terrorists and their plans. Officer Ajay leads his team in an attempt to dismantle a dangerous plot – their most important mission yet.

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Jab We Met

2007 • 138 min • Budget $2M • Box office $10M

Drama, Comedy, Romance

A wealthy businessman struggling with depression and a spirited young woman with a carefree attitude unexpectedly find themselves on a journey that profoundly alters their lives.

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Nil Battey Sannata

2016 • 100 min • Box office $960K

Drama, Family

Hidden near the Taj Mahal is a neighborhood of modest homes where Chanda (35) lives with her 14-year-old daughter, Appu. Chanda hopes for a brighter future for Appu through education. When Appu expresses a desire to drop out of school…

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Sarfarosh

1999 • 174 min • Budget $8M • Box office $9M

Action, Drama

In a country plagued by illegal weapons and drugs, a regular police officer faces unimaginable horror when his family is targeted in a brutal power struggle. The murder of his brother and severe injury to his father at the hands…

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Neerja

2016 • 122 min • Budget $2M • Box office $17M

Drama, Thriller

"Neerja" tells the story of Neerja Bhanot, a courageous flight attendant who gave her life to save 359 passengers during the hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 in 1986. The flight was taken over by a terrorist organization.

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The Legend of Bhagat Singh

2002 • 155 min • Budget $3M • Box office $6M

Crime, Drama, History

Bhagat Singh was born in British India and experienced many injustices as a child. He later became one of India's most courageous freedom fighters.

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Madaari

2016 • 134 min • Box office $4M

Thriller, Drama

Driven by grief and a thirst for justice, an ordinary man kidnaps the Home Minister's son. He seeks answers about his own son's death, which he believes was caused by illegal actions committed by corrupt government officials.

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Bajirao Mastani

2015 • 158 min • Budget $19M • Box office $56M

History, Romance, Drama

Peshwa Bajirao, married to Kashibai, develops feelings for Mastani, a warrior princess facing hardship. They fight for their love against disapproval from Bajirao's traditional family.

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Black Friday

2004 • 162 min • Budget $700K • Box office $1M

Crime, Drama

In 1993, bombings devastate Mumbai, deeply dividing the city's people. As the culprits remain hidden, authorities initiate an extensive search to identify those responsible for the attacks.

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Manorama Six Feet Under

2007 • 137 min • Budget $4M • Box office $4M

Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Satyaveer, an engineer on suspension for alleged bribery, is unexpectedly asked by Manorama to investigate her husband. Manorama suspects her husband is having an affair. Satyaveer, who is also the author of a poorly received crime novel, agrees to take…

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Salaam Bombay!

1988 • 113 min • Box office $2M

Crime, Drama

Krishna, an 11-year-old boy in Bombay, is constantly bullied by his older brother and dreams of motorbikes. Seeking revenge, he destroys his brother’s prized possession and is sent to work off the debt by earning money for a replacement. He…

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Vicky Donor

2012 • 122 min • Budget $700K

Comedy, Romance

A man agrees to donate sperm to an infertility clinic and becomes their most prolific donor.

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Chhoti Si Baat

1976 • 123 min

Arun, a shy accountant in Bombay, secretly longs to court Prabha but lacks the courage to express his feelings. As Arun hesitates, the charming Nagesh appears and begins to pursue Prabha, pushing Arun to seek help from Julius Nagendranath, a…

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Two Acres of Land

1953 • 125 min

To save their family's ancestral land from a powerful corporation, a poor man and his young son journey to Calcutta in search of employment. They hope to earn enough money to prevent the land from being taken.

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Don

1978 • 166 min

Action, Adventure, Comedy

A seasoned police officer, DSP D'Silva, sees an opening when the ruthless gangster Don is killed during a police operation. D'Silva exploits a striking resemblance between Don and Vijay, an innocent bystander at the scene, to orchestrate a plan to…

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Death of a Doctor

1990 • 133 min

Dr. Dipankar Roy spends years researching a leprosy vaccine, sacrificing his personal life for the work. When the discovery is announced publicly, the junior doctor is met with international acclaim. However, this recognition is quickly overshadowed by the jealousy and…

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Chak De! India

2007 • 148 min • Budget $6M • Box office $40M

Drama

A diverse group of young women unite as Team India, aiming for international recognition in field hockey. Their coach, a former captain of the men's Indian national team, returns after a period of disgrace following a false accusation of match…

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Like Stars on Earth

2007 • 162 min • Budget $2M • Box office $28M

Drama

Ishaan Awasthi, an eight-year-old boy, finds wonder in the world around him – in colours, fish, dogs, and kites – things adults dismiss as unimportant in favor of homework, grades, and tidiness. Struggling in class, Ishaan is sent to boarding…

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Water

2005 • 115 min • Box office $10M

Drama, Romance

In 1938, Mahatma Gandhi's influential ideas are spreading throughout India. Eight-year-old Chuyia, recently orphaned, is sent to live with other widows at an ashram. Her arrival brings a change to the community as she forms friendships with two of the…

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Gangaajal

2003 • 157 min

Drama, Crime

Superintendent of Police Amit Kumar, an honest officer, is sent to a town plagued by crime with the task of lowering the crime rate. He quickly discovers that tackling the town's problems requires him to expose corruption within both the…

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Pyaasa

1957 • 146 min

Drama, Romance

Vijay, a poor poet yearning for love and recognition, has his life changed by two women who enter his world. As his poetry gains attention and he finds love, Vijay discovers success brings unexpected difficulties. He struggles with relationships and…

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Queen

2014 • 146 min • Budget $1M • Box office $17M

Comedy, Drama

Rani, a 24-year-old woman who is comfortable with a simple life, decides to take a solo honeymoon after her fiancé cancels their wedding. She travels through Europe, experiencing happiness, forming friendships, and discovering a newfound sense of self-reliance.

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Vaastav

1999 • 150 min

Action, Crime, Drama

In a busy city, Raghu, unemployed, and his best friend start a food stall hoping to find meaning. Their simple plan goes wrong when a fight ends in the death of a customer. Unsure what to do, Raghu is pulled…

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Guide

1965 • 183 min

Romance, Drama

A former tour guide is mistaken for a wise man by the residents of a small village. As he accepts their trust, he begins a journey of self-reflection, revisiting his past and a lost love to find genuine guidance for…

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Garm Hava

1973 • 146 min

Following the Partition of India, a Muslim businessman and his family fight to secure their rights in a nation that was once their home.

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Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!

2008 • 126 min • Budget $1M • Box office $1M

Action, Comedy

Imprisoned and awaiting trial, thief Lovinder Singh looks back on his life of crime. Meanwhile, the media dissects how he evaded capture for so long before his arrest.

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Dear Zindagi

2016 • 151 min • Budget $4M • Box office $3M

Drama, Romance

A quirky individual guides a young cinematographer toward seeing the world differently.

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Dev.D

2009 • 144 min • Budget $1M • Box office $7M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

After a breakup with his childhood sweetheart, a privileged young man turns to drugs and alcohol for comfort.

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Manjhi: The Mountain Man

2015 • 124 min • Budget $2M

Drama

Grief-stricken after his wife dies attempting to cross a mountain, Manjhi embarks on a determined journey to carve a road through the dangerous terrain, fueled by his overwhelming rage.

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Ek Ruka Hua Faisla

1986 • 127 min

Twelve men on a jury are locked in a room, struggling to reach a verdict in a murder trial. The defendant is accused of killing his father. Eleven of the jurors are certain of his guilt and try to persuade…

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Hera Pheri

2000 • 156 min • Budget $1M • Box office $4M

Comedy, Crime

Facing financial hardship, two tenants and their landlord accidentally intercept a ransom call. Seeing an opportunity, they devise a scheme to seize the money for themselves.

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Dangal

2016 • 161 min • Budget $10M • Box office $311M

Drama, Family, Comedy

Dangal is an extraordinary true story about Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film follows the inspiring journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world-class wrestlers.

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Pad Man

2018 • 140 min • Budget $10M • Box office $23M

Comedy, Drama

Moved by the hardship women face during menstruation, a man dedicates himself to developing a machine that produces affordable sanitary pads. His goal is to make these essential products accessible to women in rural India.

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Omkara

2006 • 155 min

Crime, Drama

Omkara Shukla, a mixed-race outlaw, kidnaps Dolly Mishra from her family. He successfully evades capture. But a conspiracy begins to brew when Omkara refuses to promote his trusted lieutenant, Langda Tyagi. This plot endangers Omkara's relationship with Dolly, as well…

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Gol Maal

1979 • 144 min

Comedy

This drama follows an ordinary person who gets drawn into a deceitful situation while trying to keep his job. Starting with a minor lie, he finds himself increasingly entangled in elaborate falsehoods as his boss grows suspicious. The film examines…

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Anand

1971 • 122 min

Drama

Dr. Bhaskar Bannerjee, a committed but overwhelmed doctor, works hard to ease the pain of his patients in a difficult, impoverished community. He meets Anand, a man with a terminal illness who knows he's dying soon. Rather than giving up,…

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Pink

2016 • 136 min • Budget $75M • Box office $15M

Drama, Thriller

After being sexually assaulted, a woman is wrongly accused and put on trial for the attempted murder of her attacker. A retired lawyer takes on her case, using it as an opportunity to confront and challenge deeply ingrained attitudes about…

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Awaara

1951 • 168 min

Drama, Music, Romance

This drama follows a small-time thief whose life changes when he's accused of trying to kill a well-known lawyer. The trial brings together a group of people whose lives are unexpectedly linked. Flashbacks reveal their histories and how past decisions…

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Do Ankhen Barah Haath

1957 • 143 min

A young, forward-thinking prison warden gains approval to relocate six hardened murderers to a run-down farm in the countryside. The plan is for them to rehabilitate themselves and the property through manual labor and compassionate mentorship.

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Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na

2008 • 155 min • Budget $2M • Box office $11M

Drama, Comedy, Romance

Two best friends, both questioning if they're truly in love, embark on a quest to find love for each other.

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Bombay

1995 • 141 min • Box office $2M

Drama, Romance

Against a backdrop of growing religious tensions in a small village, the film tells the story of a love that defies societal divisions. A Hindu man and a Muslim woman, deeply in love, move to Mumbai to start a life…

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Kahaani

2012 • 122 min • Budget $1M • Box office $16M

Mystery, Thriller

In Kolkata, a pregnant woman starts a determined quest to find her husband who has disappeared. As she searches, she uncovers unsettling truths that challenge everything she thought she knew.

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I Am Kalam

2010 • 88 min

This film tells the story of a young boy named Chhotu whose life is upended when drought destroys his village. His mother sends him to live with his uncle Bhati, who runs a tea stand near the city. Chhotu, inspired…

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Paan Singh Tomar

2012 • 135 min

Crime, Drama

Paan Singh Tomar, once a celebrated athlete, becomes a notorious outlaw and rebel after struggling to find his place in life following his sporting career.

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Company

2002 • 156 min • Budget $1M • Box office $6M

Action, Crime, Drama

Mallik works for Aslam Bhai, the powerful head of the Mumbai underworld. Mallik recruits local firebrand Chandu into the gang, and together they quickly become a dominant force, ultimately overthrowing Aslam. But as their power grows, Mallik and Chandu begin…

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Mother India

1957 • 172 min

Drama

This film is about a mother's determined fight to support her family while struggling with poverty. Facing hardship, she shows strength and stays true to her values as she raises her sons in a difficult world. The story reveals the…

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Mumbai Meri Jaan

2008 • 119 min

On the evening of July 11, 2006, Mumbai was devastated by a series of seven bomb blasts targeting Western Railway stations. As police and emergency services struggled to reach the scenes, the attacks irrevocably alter the lives of several people.…

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Veer-Zaara

2004 • 192 min • Budget $7M • Box office $29M

Drama, Romance

Indian Air Force pilot Squadron Leader Veer Pratap Singh saves Zaara, a woman from Pakistan, after a bus accident, and the two form a deep connection.

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Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

1983 • 132 min

Two eccentric individuals start a photography studio. A sudden collaboration with a gossip magazine unexpectedly pulls them into a world of deceit, crime, and comical mishaps.

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Koshish

1972 • 125 min

This romantic drama follows the 20-year relationship between Hari and Aarti, a deaf-mute couple determined to embrace life fully despite the challenges they face.

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Kal Ho Naa Ho

2003 • 187 min • Box office $13M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

A highly organized MBA student develops feelings for her charming new neighbor, who quickly wins over her family. However, he harbors a secret that ultimately leads him to distance himself from her.

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Guru

2007 • 166 min • Budget $4M • Box office $31M

Drama, Romance

In 1958, Gurukant Desai, a villager, journeys to Bombay and, through his own efforts, ascends from humble beginnings to become India's wealthiest tycoon.

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Sparsh

1980 • 145 min

Drama, Romance

The film follows a visually impaired man who runs a school for blind children. It explores the difficulties he faces in his work. A recent widow joins the school as a volunteer, also dealing with personal grief. As they work…

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Johnny Gaddaar

2007 • 141 min

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Five men are drawn into a drug deal orchestrated by a dishonest police officer. The operation unravels when the youngest of the group attempts to take the money for himself.

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Swades

2004 • 195 min • Budget $2M • Box office $4M

Drama, Music

A successful Indian scientist returns to his village to bring his nanny back to America. This journey allows him to reconnect with his heritage.

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Dil Chahta Hai

2001 • 183 min • Budget $2M • Box office $4M

Drama, Romance

Three best friends, recently graduated from college, navigate life together seamlessly. Their close bond is tested when each of them develops romantic feelings. The friends' contrasting styles in pursuing love begin to create friction within their group.

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Khuda Kay Liye

2007 • 168 min

Drama

Following 9/11, Pakistanis and Muslims worldwide face a complex crisis. A growing conflict exists between fundamentalist and liberal Muslims, fueling division both between the West and Muslim communities, and within Muslim populations themselves. Educated, modern Muslims struggle to reconcile their…

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My Name Is Khan

2010 • 165 min • Budget $12M • Box office $42M

Drama, Romance

Rizwan Khan, a Muslim from Mumbai with Asperger's syndrome, marries Mandira, a Hindu single mother, in San Francisco. Following the 9/11 attacks, Rizwan is detained by authorities at LAX, where he is wrongly perceived as a terrorist due to his…

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Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.

2003 • 156 min

Comedy, Drama

A gangster tries to make his father's ambition of becoming a doctor a reality.

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The Chess Players

1977 • 129 min

Drama

In 1856, the prosperous Indian kingdom of Awadh, ruled by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, becomes the target of the British Empire. General Outram is sent to facilitate its annexation, creating intense pressure on the kingdom. But the Nawab prioritizes pleasure…

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Drishyam

2015 • 163 min • Budget $4M • Box office $18M

Mystery, Thriller, Drama

A resourceful man living on the streets struggles to shield his family when a police officer arrives, searching for her son. The officer's investigation leads her to believe the man's daughter was responsible for her son's accidental death.

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Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar

1992 • 174 min

Drama

Sanjay, a laid-back college student, faces a difficult challenge when his older brother is injured and can no longer participate in the inter-collegiate bicycle race. Dealing with both emotional and physical obstacles, Sanjay must go through a transformative experience to…

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Talvar

2015 • 132 min

Thriller, Drama, Mystery

A seasoned police officer grapples with three opposing viewpoints in a case of a gruesome double murder. The investigation becomes complex when the parents of the victim are identified as the primary suspects, accused of killing their own teenage daughter.

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Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1

2012 • 160 min • Budget $1M • Box office $4M

Action, Thriller, Crime

In 1970s India, Sardar Khan dedicates himself to avenging his father's death, which occurred many years prior at the hands of a specific individual.

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Deewaar

1975 • 174 min

Action, Crime, Drama

"Haunted" tells the story of two brothers whose lives take sharply different turns because of their decisions. Vijay becomes involved in crime, struggling with his inner turmoil and growing apart from Ravi, who is a dedicated police officer committed to…

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Parinda

1989 • 154 min

Kishan and Karan are brothers growing up in Bombay. Karan eventually goes to America for his studies, while Kishan becomes involved in crime, drawn into the world of drug lord Anna Seth. When Karan returns to Bombay, Kishan tries to…

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Udta Punjab

2016 • 148 min • Budget $5M • Box office $14M

Crime, Drama

The film explores drug abuse and the challenges facing Punjab through the interconnected stories of a police officer, a doctor, a migrant worker, and a musician.

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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

1995 • 190 min • Budget $13M • Box office $100M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Raj, a carefree Indian-American, has his easy life disrupted when he discovers Simran, the daughter of a traditional Indian immigrant, is to marry her childhood fiancé in India. He travels to India with the goal of winning her over, despite…

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Shahid

2013 • 129 min • Budget $970K • Box office $6M

Drama, Crime

This is the true story of Shahid Azmi, a human rights and criminal lawyer. He was killed while defending a client who was wrongly accused of involvement in terrorist activities.

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Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

2001 • 233 min • Budget $5M • Box office $8M

Adventure, Drama, History

It's 1893. British rule oppresses India, where Captain Russell imposes a harsh land tax on a village. Farmer Bhuvan leads the villagers in protest. Russell proposes a challenge: a cricket match. If Bhuvan and his men win against Russell’s team,…

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Chupke Chupke

1975 • 129 min

Romance, Comedy, Drama

Sulekha is drawn to the sharp intellect of her brother-in-law, Raghavendra, while her husband Parimal sets out on an unusual journey. As Sulekha increasingly admires Raghavendra, Parimal makes a surprising decision: he challenges his brother-in-law by becoming his driver. The…

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Lage Raho Munna Bhai

2006 • 144 min • Budget $1M • Box office $31M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Munna, a good-natured but clumsy fellow, develops a crush on Jahnvi, a morning radio host who also manages a home for the elderly. A greedy builder wants to take over the home, and Munna tries to impress Jahnvi by winning…

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Masoom

1983 • 138 min

A man's happy family life is shattered when he learns about a young son he fathered years ago as a result of an affair.

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Roja

1992 • 137 min

Drama, Action, Romance

Set in a Tamil village, the film follows Roja whose life changes when her sister's fiancé suddenly chooses her instead. They begin a new life together, moving to Kashmir for his job, but their peaceful start is shattered when militants…

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Rock On!!

2008 • 144 min • Budget $7M

Drama

Aditya, Joe, Kedar, and Rob were once in a rock band, but they disbanded when their music career didn't take off. They settled into everyday lives, but eventually decided to reunite and try for success one more time.

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Lootera

2013 • 136 min • Budget $4M • Box office $5M

Drama, Romance

In a village, a young archaeologist falls for a landlord's daughter. Their relationship appears impossible. Yet, fate reunites them a year later. Will they find happiness together?

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Dil Se..

1998 • 163 min • Budget $5M • Box office $13M

Drama, Romance

Amar, an adventurous journalist, becomes entangled in a story of love and mystery while working on an assignment. He meets a captivating yet emotionally distant woman, leaving him heartbroken but resolute. As Amar prepares to marry someone else, she suddenly…

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Haider

2014 • 150 min • Budget $7M • Box office $11M

Crime, Drama

A young man goes back to Kashmir after his father vanishes, determined to face his uncle – the person he believes is responsible for what happened to his father.

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Bajrangi Bhaijaan

2015 • 159 min • Budget $13M • Box office $150M

Comedy, Drama, Action

A young, non-speaking girl from Pakistan becomes lost in India, with no means of returning home. A kind-hearted man resolves to help her find her way back to Pakistan and reunite her with her family.

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Mera Naam Joker

1970 • 248 min

Drama, Romance, Music

Raju’s life is full of joy and sorrow. He experiences many difficulties in his relationships, but he continues to work as a clown in a traveling circus, making people happy while dealing with his own feelings. The vibrant circus world…

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The Lunchbox

2013 • 104 min • Budget $3M • Box office $17M

Drama, Romance

A mix-up in Mumbai's reliable lunch delivery service brings a young woman and an older man together. They begin exchanging notes within his lunchbox, creating a shared fantasy world. Slowly, this imaginative space starts to blur the lines between their…

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Ankur: The Seedling

1974 • 122 min

In a small Indian village, a poor woman is left alone when her husband, an alcoholic, deserts her after stealing fermented palm sap. She finds herself increasingly drawn to the young heir who has recently returned to manage the family…

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3 Idiots

2009 • 171 min • Budget $9M • Box office $70M

Drama, Comedy

Rancho is a unique college student – a rascal, a dreamer, and undeniably brilliant. His unconventional approach to life shakes up India's top university and impacts the lives of his two close friends. The trio targets the school's strict and…

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Mughal-e-Azam

1960 • 197 min • Budget $181K • Box office $1M

Drama, Romance

Set in 16th-century India during the Mughal Empire, the story follows Prince Salim and Anarkali, a beautiful courtesan who captures his heart. Their romance challenges the strict rules of Emperor Akbar, Salim's father, who views their relationship as a danger…

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Rang De Basanti

2006 • 157 min • Budget $2M • Box office $11M

Comedy, Drama, History

Fresh out of Delhi University, a group of friends drift aimlessly around their old campus. Their lives change when a British filmmaker casts them in a movie about Indian freedom fighters during British rule. Though not particularly interested in politics,…

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Black

2005 • 124 min • Budget $2M • Box office $8M

Drama

After a childhood illness left her unable to see, hear, or speak, a young woman struggles with frequent violent outbursts. Her life begins to change when an unconventional tutor enters her world.

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M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

2016 • 190 min

Drama

This film chronicles the life of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, charting his path to becoming the captain who led the Indian cricket team to victory in the World Cup.

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Saaransh

1984 • 137 min

A retired school teacher and his wife navigate life following the death of their son, who was killed in a mugging in New York City.

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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

2013 • 186 min • Budget $4M • Box office $25M

History, Drama

This is the true story of Milkha Singh, the "Flying Sikh," a world champion runner and Olympian. He endured the horrific loss of his family, the chaos of the India-Pakistan partition, and a life of homelessness to rise to become…

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A Wednesday!

2008 • 103 min • Budget $1M • Box office $3M

Drama, Thriller

Retired police commissioner Prakash Rathod tells the story of the case that stands out most from his career: the time an ordinary citizen alerted him to a bomb scare in Mumbai.

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Airlift

2016 • 126 min • Budget $4M • Box office $32M

Drama, History, Action

In August 1990, when Iraq invades Kuwait, a detached Indian businessman unexpectedly becomes the voice for over 170,000 Indian citizens left stranded in the region.

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7.9

Stream on

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Satya

1998 • 170 min • Budget $310K • Box office $2M

Crime, Drama

Satya leaves his peaceful South Indian village for the bustling streets of Mumbai to find work. Instead, he's wrongly imprisoned. Inside jail, he befriends Bhiku Mhatre, a powerful crime boss, who offers Satya an unexpected opportunity – a descent into…

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