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2. Mother India (1957) – Directed by Mehboob Khan, is a classic Bollywood film that depicts the struggles of a mother in a rural Indian village. It was India’s first submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. |
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3. Mughal-E-Azam (1960) – Directed by K. Asif, is a historical epic that tells the love story of Prince Salim and Anarkali. It was one of the most expensive Indian films ever made at the time. |
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4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) – Directed by Aditya Chopra, is a romantic drama starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. It is one of the longest-running films in Indian cinema history, completing over 1000 weeks in theaters. |
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5. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) – Directed by Karan Johar, is a family drama that follows the relationships between a father and his sons. It featured an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Hrithik Roshan. |
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6. Lagaan (2001) – Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, is a sports drama set in colonial India. It was the third Indian film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. |
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7. Dil Chahta Hai (2001) – Directed by Farhan Akhtar, is a coming-of-age film that follows the lives of three friends. It is credited with changing the way Indian cinema portrayed youth and relationships. |
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8. Devdas (2002) – Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is a romantic drama based on the novel of the same name. It starred Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, and Madhuri Dixit and was India’s submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. |
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9. Gully Boy (2019) – Directed by Zoya Akhtar, is a musical drama inspired by the lives of Indian street rappers. It received critical acclaim and was India’s official entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. |
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10. Bahubali: The Beginning (2015) – Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, is an epic fantasy film that became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. It featured state-of-the-art visual effects and garnered international acclaim. |