I love movies and I love a variety of them. Ever so often we gather with friends and discuss each one's favourites, its fascinating to observe people's choices and how a person's nature has a stamp on them. I had been more of a Hindi Movie watcher until the last few years. I have often thought about my personal favs and believe me its tough to pick a few from the vast collection of movies I have watched. Here's my initial stab at it (note: this list may change if I happen to come across a new one, or an old one that I simply forgot about). Hence, your thoughts are welcome. So the list goes:
1. Anand - A Hrishikesh Mukherjee classic that was etched in my heart from a very young age, the characters, the simplicity all contributed to this real gem. This might have been the first movie which made me cry and laugh at the same time.
2.Sholay - Well, this has to be a popular choice among a lot of hindi movie buffs. It was a complete film and it was way beyond the times when it was made. Every and I mean every character was special and has remained immortal till date.
3.DDLJ - DDLJ - the SRK-Kajol love story for me is the best when it comes to this genre. I remember watching it multiple times and still craving for more. The movie really had me bowled over.
4.Company: Sleek,stylish and fast paced. Brilliant direction and some stellar performances, it just took place of "Satya" for above qualities.
5.Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa: A nice, feel good movie and characters I could identify with. Music and performances made this a highly likable affair.
6.Devdas: This Sanjay Leela Bhansali classic may not find many takers but for me it had what always attracts me to his movies: attention to detail alongwith some poetic dialogues and great performances(SRK, Madhuri). I really do not want to see the old one.
7.Rang De Basanti: A Movie that makes you think alongside other emotions. There are very few movies which affect you even a day after you have watched them, this had to be the one.
8.Andaz Apna Apna: Though a very stupid comedy but highly enjoyable, I remember watching this one over and over again and still having a hearty laugh. It just had to figure somewhere in the list.
9.Golmaal: Another of my Hrishkesh Mukherjee favourite. Again simplicity, an adorable Amol Palekar (with his middle class simple characters of those days) and a clean, neat comedy are the areas where this one scores.
10. Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander: First college-sports-lovestory combo that bollywood churned out. This provides for excellent entertainment and some very good performances. Aamir Khan's best for me even after all these years.
1. Anand - A Hrishikesh Mukherjee classic that was etched in my heart from a very young age, the characters, the simplicity all contributed to this real gem. This might have been the first movie which made me cry and laugh at the same time.
2.Sholay - Well, this has to be a popular choice among a lot of hindi movie buffs. It was a complete film and it was way beyond the times when it was made. Every and I mean every character was special and has remained immortal till date.
3.DDLJ - DDLJ - the SRK-Kajol love story for me is the best when it comes to this genre. I remember watching it multiple times and still craving for more. The movie really had me bowled over.
4.Company: Sleek,stylish and fast paced. Brilliant direction and some stellar performances, it just took place of "Satya" for above qualities.
5.Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa: A nice, feel good movie and characters I could identify with. Music and performances made this a highly likable affair.
6.Devdas: This Sanjay Leela Bhansali classic may not find many takers but for me it had what always attracts me to his movies: attention to detail alongwith some poetic dialogues and great performances(SRK, Madhuri). I really do not want to see the old one.
7.Rang De Basanti: A Movie that makes you think alongside other emotions. There are very few movies which affect you even a day after you have watched them, this had to be the one.
8.Andaz Apna Apna: Though a very stupid comedy but highly enjoyable, I remember watching this one over and over again and still having a hearty laugh. It just had to figure somewhere in the list.
9.Golmaal: Another of my Hrishkesh Mukherjee favourite. Again simplicity, an adorable Amol Palekar (with his middle class simple characters of those days) and a clean, neat comedy are the areas where this one scores.
10. Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander: First college-sports-lovestory combo that bollywood churned out. This provides for excellent entertainment and some very good performances. Aamir Khan's best for me even after all these years.
