Bollywood, which is a hindi-language film industry mainly based at Mumbai in India; one of the largest and prolific weltweit. As Bollywood continues to churn out movies throughout the years, many are not only visually enticing due their extraordinary plotlines but have also touched audiences across generations through both musicals and a string of incredible cinematic images. You get everything from sweeping historical dramas to schmaltzy romantic tales courtesy of Bollywood. Here, we will discuss some of the best Bollywood movies along with their stories including prep and why are they still relevant films for all.
1. Sholay (1975)
We can never talk about the best films of Bollywood without mentioning Sholay. One of the best Indian films ever made, Sholay is a story based on friendship and heroism directed by Ramesh Sippy. The plot focuses on the story of two criminals, Jai (played by Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra), hired by a retired police officer who appoints them to capture the ruthless dacoit Gabbar Singh – played superbly excellently as villainous role portrayed well that time in Indian cinema industry. This film created a hysteria all around it & got its dialogues stitched in the heartbeats of Indian cine lovers with unforgettable characters and legendary storyline, *Sholay*! Since then, it has established a hollywood type of action films in Bollywood and is considered as one the most beloved classic to this date.
2. Mughal-E-Azam (1960)
*K. Asif’s* *Mughal-E-Azam*, which is an historical drama of epic proportions, narrates the love story between Prince Salim (Dilip Kumar) and the dancing girl Anarkali (Madhubala). This is a timeless love story of the Mughal era where love collides with duty. *The grandeur, the tale depicted,the performances and of course beautiful bearing: [Mughal-E-Azam] (1957).** The music of the film composed by Naushad is still hummed by aficionados, with songs like Pyar Kiya to darna kya finding place on every listosphere maintained. In itself, *Mughal-E-Azam* is a fulsome acknowledgement of the grandiosity that Bollywood has always aspired to and also its capacity for agelessness.
3.Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
Few films on the romantic genre side have been able to garner such legacy as that of *Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge* (DDLJ). The film was directed by Aditya Chopra and has Shah Rukh Khan starring as Raj Malhotra and Kajol playing Simran Singh, two young non-resident Indians who fall in love while travelling trough Europe.
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DDLJ went onto become a cultural phenomenon the rest, as they say is history! — its impact on Bollywood are still being felt today. It had the perfect mix of tradition and modernity combined with some iconic music which aided further in its status as a box-office success while also combining to make Shah Rukh Khan synonymous with romance on the big screen.
4. Lagaan (2001)
The historical sports drama set in the British colonial rule takes place during lochebaln* Lagaan directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. In the film a small village refuses to pay oppressive lagaan (taxes) and pits itself against its colonisers, challenging them to cricket. Led by the charismatic Bhuvan (Amir Khan), villagers and British must learn to play with each other if they are going to face-off against international opponents. Lagaan is essentially about courage as much it’s about unity and the unbreakable spirit of humanity. The film also won international accolades and was one of the three nominations for an Academy Award, Best Foreign Language Film; It simply showed how Bollywood could be good at world-class cinema.
5. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
K3G – Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)directed by Karan Johar opened the category of multi-starrer family saga spanning generations revolving about themes of love, obedience and reunion. Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan Kajol Hrithik Roshan Kareena Kapoor Amrish Puriusrajit Singh K3G; A tale so rich, divides of values between family and fumble to find common ground. The film’s grand sets, masala moments and high-voltage star power made it a smash success upon release as well thus has stayed alive after all these years among the fans of Bollywood films spanning across borders.
6. Gully Boy (2019)
Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy is an underdog saga set in the streets of Mumbai that follows Murad(Ranveer Singh) as he tries to break through caste, class and circumstance barriers to become a rapper. Inspired and loosely based upon the lives of Indian street rappers Divine and Naezy, the movie is a coming-of-age story within a class struggle context about self-expression, self-confidence and ambition. Gully Boy was heavily praised for its raw depiction of the underground hip-hop scene in Mumbai and top-notch performances, especially that of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. The film’s hip-hop and Indian music infused soundtrack went on to become a massive success that had made way into India, thereby helping in establishing the genre.
7. 3 Idiots (2009)
3 Idiots (2009): This Rajkumar Hirani film is a comedy-drama about the plight of students in India, making for an enjoyable watch. College life is nothing short of a roller coaster and 3 engineering students Rancho( Aamir Khan), Farhan (R. Madhavan) & Raju (Sharman Joshi) live their student lives on the same line, trying to sail through competitions as well stand up for dream goals!! With the universal appeal of its storyline, *3 Idiots* was a massive commercial success and became hugely popular among people as well. This film delivers some of the most iconic dialogues, funny moments and a meaningful story line which makes it one of your all time Bollywood loves.
8. Black (2005)
Inspired by the life of Helen Keller, *Black*, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali is an touching drama film. In the movie, Michelle McNally (Rani Mukerji) is a deaf-blind woman and how her teacher Debraj Sahai(amitabh bachchan) teaches his students to SEE from their soul. Black is an exposé on the human spirit which articulates how education can change you. It was one of the most influential movies in Bollywood as it appeared on screen loaded with top tier acting performances, a tight storyline and received multiple awards.the film also won wide critical praise for its raw narrative.
9. Queen (2014)
Directed by Vikas Bahl, the film is a refreshing tale of self-discovery and empowerment. *Queen* The film features Kangna Ranaut in lead role, who embarks on her Europe trip alone for honeymoon after break-up of wedding before that. As Rani sets off to find her way, she discovers how little she actually knows about herself and what it truly means to be happy. Queen was lauded for its progressive plot, the female protagonist and performance of Ranaut. Its success marked a modern era in Bollywood where women were being given more agency about their stories.
10. Dangal (2016)
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Dangal is a biographical sports drama inspired from life of Mahavir Singh Phogat who trained his daughters Geeta and Babita to be world class wrestlers. A film based on the life of Mahavir, who went against all odds to train his daughters followed by how with guidance they went into wresting and achieved it at first.
Dangal grossed over ₹2,000 crore (US$300 million) worldwide and is currently the second highest-grossing Indian film of all time in India[30] after *Baahubali 2: The Conclusion*. It was also praised for its emotional resonance,[228][229][230] performances particularly that of lead actor Aamir Khan, direction and production values. This had an afterlife at the box office as well because post Dangal young girls all over India wanted to become champions.
There have been so many movies made in Bollywood that forever remained implanted upon the minds of all age people not only India but across the globe. The above-mentioned films were just the tip of an iceberg that Bollywood has to offer and these movies reinforce our idea about how good can bollywood be in telling varied, interesting stories.
It is a place where you are certain to find something if not everything — be it action-packed epics, heart-warming romances or thought-provoking dramas. These films are a delight to not only watch but also witness how they mirror the cultural plenitude and variety of India, which renders them masterpieces in universal cinema.
