Cine Vichaar
Cine Vichaar

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50 underappreciated hindi films that shaped our cinema.🎬
(in no particular order)
1) Haasil (2003)
"A collegian (Jimmy Shergill) falls in love with a young woman on a campus where students with political connections rule"
p.s. - ending might look banal for some people.
2) Photograph (2019)
The film revolves around a photographer who is quite pressurised by his grandmother to get married, who then convinces a shy stranger to pose as his fiance.
p.s. - a beautiful film to prove how unpredictable life is. the entire story feels like a poetry.
3) Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002)
"On a fateful bus journey, a Tamil Brahmin woman saves an unknown Muslim man's life from the carnages of communal riots, by pretending to be a married Hindu couple"
p.s. - mesmerising and outlandish story which is hard to believe yet engaging.
4) Chittagong (2012)
Jhunku, a 14-year-old youth in 1930s British Bangladesh, embarks on a journey to determine where he belongs.
p.s.- this film literally shook me to the core. sadly our freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives aren't even know to us..
just look at the cast
5) Sulemani Keeda (2013)
"This is a Bromantic Comedy about two struggling writers who peddle their mediocre screenplay, `Sulemani Keeda' in Bollywood. Perenially hungry and horny, they lie, drink, hit on girls in bookshops and attend poetry readings to read their verses"
5 films in a day sounds good.
i request everyone to watch these movies and appreciate the effort of the respective filmmakers and artist and if you don't want to do that then atleast retweet the post so interested people know about existence of these fims.
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6) Gali Guleiyan (2017)
Khuddoos, a shopkeeper, gets caught up in the maze of his mind when he observes people through his hidden closed-circuit cameras until one day when he faces the truth.
p.s.- a reply to those who say india doesn't produce good psychological drama films.
7) Garm Hava (1974)
In post-partition India, a Muslim businessman and his family struggle for their rights in a country which was once their own.
p.s. -a little trivia for you; there's this one scene which i don't want to spoil for you had the devastated impact on balraj sahni.
8) Johnny Gaddaar (2007)
Five men get involved in a drug deal set up by a corrupt police officer. But the plan goes awry when Vikram, the youngest member, decides to discreetly steal the money.
p.s. - welcome to sriram raghavan's worldπŸ›. this is how you make a classic thriller
9) Nil Battey Sannata (2015)
Apeksha hates studying since she thinks it is a futile effort owing to their financial status. To solve this problem, her mother, Chanda, comes up with a unique strategy to motivate her daughter.
p.s. - swara bhasker gave the career best performance
10) Laal Rang (2016)
Rajesh joins hands with Shankar, who runs an illegal business, to earn money and impress his girlfriend. Soon, the police learn about their dealings and begin to create hurdles for them.
p.s. - randeep hudaa in 'bhaang ragad k' song is a treat to watch.
here are the next 5 that needed your attention.
you can comment/dm me your suggestions for my upcoming threads.
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11) Hotel Salvation (Mukti bhawan) (2016)
Daya wishes to attain salvation in the ghats of Varanasi and takes his son, Rajiv, along with him. As days pass, Daya finds a companion in a widow while Rajiv is left in a state of dilemma.
p.s.- fascinating plot with class apart acting
12) Om-Dar-B-Dar (1988)
Om, a boy is good at only one thing: holding his breath for a long time. His father Babuji left his government job to dedicate his time to astrology. Fascinated with magic and religion, Om visits a fantasy city and takes a home close to a frog pond.
13) A DΓ©ath in the Gunj (2016)
When shyamal goes on vacation with his self-involved relatives and family friends, a shy and sensitive university student discovers that there is a heavy price to pay for gentleness.
p.s. - slow but engaging, ordinary plot but shocking execution.
14) Ankhon Dekhi (2013)
Bauji resists his daughter's request to let her marry the man she loves as the villagers incessantly shame him. However, his opinion changes after he meets him and he decides to change his viewpoint.
p.s. - it has power to make you see things differently
15) Shorts (2013)
Shorts is a compilation of five short films directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, Vasan Bala, Anubhuti Kashyap, Shlok Sharma and Gitanjali Rao. The five short films titled Sujata, Mehfuz, Audacity, Epilogue, and Shor were released on 12 July 2013.
p.s. - vineet kumar πŸ’Ž
16) Once Again (2018)
An accidental phone call leads to daily conversations between an isolated film actor and a widowed restaurant owner. They finally decide to meet each other in person.
p.s. - such a beautiful movie just like the lunchbox and shefali shah has aged gracefully
17) LSD (Love SΓ©x aur Dhokha) (2010)
Hidden cameras capture the honour killing of a couple in love, an MMS scandal wreaking havoc in a woman's life and a shocking incident where a woman becomes a casting couch victim.
p.s. - a good attempt in the field of experimental cinema.
18) Gurgaon(2017)
Preet, the daughter of a real estate tycoon, is abducted by her own brother, Nikki. As her family tries to track her whereabouts, many secrets unravel and things take a nasty turn for them all.
p.s.- Akshya you beauty.
and pankaj tripathi's body language acts
19) Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011)
Gangsters kidnap the prospective son-in-law of a politician to secure the release of an imprisoned gang-member.
p.s. - a unique humorous perspective to crime thrillers. Irrfan khan perfectly portrayed the character of a lover boy with sharp brain.
20) Kadvi Hawa (2017)
In the barren village of Mahua, where farmer suicides are a common occurrence, an old man worried about his son, an impoverished farmer, and a debt collector make a pact for their survival.
p.s. - Tillotama shome did flawless job along with legends. πŸ‘‘
It'll take a few more days to complete the list.
i have got dms to add films that seem underrated but imo has become cult now and can be easily found in any random list.
i am trying to add the ones that are yet to appear in anyone's list.
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21) Dasvidaniya (2008)
Amar is the symbolic 'loser' in all ways. One day, he decides to re-examine his life. He then enlists ten real aspirations, and pursues each one with all that he has to make life worth living.
p.s.- one of my favourite feel good films. vinay sir is a πŸ’Ž
22) Gulaal (2009)
A law student from Rajpur, is assaulted and abused by a gang led by Jadhwal. In his quest for revenge, he gets embroiled in the dirty world of politics.
p.s.- the best student politics' film ever made. flawless performances.(I'm Kay kay sir's fan for lifeπŸ›)
23) Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (1996)
Aditya insults Ramanbhai, a dangerous gangster, without knowing his identity. After Ramanbhai threatens him and the truth is revealed, he is forced to run, along with his wife, Pooja.
p.s.- Every character is well developed and has a purpose.
24) Barah aana (2009)
Three men accidentally stumble into the world of crime when they start kidnapping for small ransoms in order to improve their lifestyles. However, they soon realise that it is not a bad business.
p.s. - a light hearted comedy film with great performances
25) Dharm (2007)
When a priest's wife brings home an orphan boy, her husband is against it. Over time, he develops a connection with him, but is shocked when he finds out the boy's religion.
p.s. - Pankaj Kapur sir has done a phenomenal job and literally lived the character.
26) Ardh Satya (1983)
A young policeman, forced to join the services by his father, is caught between his own ideals and the stark reality of widespread corruption in the police force and its strong nexus with politics.
p.s. - a very realistic film with unreal performances.πŸ›
27) Titli (2014)
Titli, the youngest member of a car-jacking brotherhood wants to escape the family business. He & his wife form a pact to set free from their family roots. But is escape possible?
p.s.- watch this intense gory family drama and thank me later and amit sialπŸ’ŽπŸ›
28) Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain (2017)
A middle-aged man, refrains from expressing his love for his wife, Kiran. As a result, their relationship develops cracks and they decide to part ways.
p.s.- beautiful film to watch with your parents (since not many family films in the list)
29) Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro (1989)
Salim, a man with a physical disability belonging to a lower-middle-class family, yearns to become rich. He is asked to stir up a riot against his own community in exchange for a huge sum of money
p.s.-pavan malhotra is one of the finest actors
30) No Smoking (2007)
K, a chain-smoker, visits a rehabilitation centre to quit smoking. He is released after he signs a cheque for 21 lakh rupees and is warned that his family will be killed if he dares to smoke again.
p.s.- the film is full of metaphors and anguish of anurag.
31) Sehar (2005)
Ajay Kumar vows to eradicate every instance of crime from Uttar Pradesh when he is appointed as the SSP of Lucknow. However, he clashes with the politically connected mob boss, Gajraj.
p.s.- watch rangbaaz (2018) after watching this to see different perspective
32) Peepli live (2010)
Natha decides to commit su**ide to get the farmers' compensation. However, the media and politicians learn about his intentions and descend on their village to capture the rare event.
p.s.- hard hitting satire about the country, its people and conditions.
33) kaun? (1999)
On a stormy evening, an announcement is made on the television about a serial killer at large. Soon, a woman who is alone at home finds the doorbell ringing and a stranger pleads to enter her home.
p.s.- gripping and intense screenplay with unexpected twists.
34) Earth (1999)
A beautiful Hindu woman, who works as a nanny, finds herself caught between the affections of two Muslim men while also dealing with the devastating consequences of the partition.
p.s.- this one is my favourite out of deepa Mehta's elements trilogy.
35) Ek doctor ki maut (1990)
After years of painstaking research Dr. Dipankar Roy discovers a vaccine for leprosy. The news is flashed over television, as a junior doctor receives international recognition. Professional jealousy and abuse of power will start threatening Dr. Roy
36) Being Cyrus
Cyrus Mistry is coaxed by Katy Dinshaw to murder her father-in-law Fardoonjee, so that she can spend time with her brother-in-law Farrokh. Little does she know that Cyrus has other plans.
p.s. - smartly written plot that'll keep you hooked. saif just nailed it.
37) 99 (2009)
A gangster deploys two of his trusted men in different cities to extort money from people who have escaped. While on their mission, they find themselves in various adventurous situations.
p.s.- funniest epic circus with great performances, you won't want to miss.
38) Heaven on Earth a.k.a. Videsh (2008)
After getting married a woman moves abroad. Her husband who is under pressure with the responsibility of his family members vents his frustrations on her. She meets a lady who decides to help her out.
39) Haramkhor (2015)
Sandhya, a school student, falls in love with her teacher, Shyam, and gets romantically involved with him. However, things take a turn when their affair comes to light.
p.s. - every character has done phenomenal job, but climax looks weak yet watchable.
40) Ship of Theseus (2012)
The film explores questions of identity, justice, beauty, meaning and death through an experimental photographer, an ailing monk and a young stockbroker.
p.s.- films like this will go under the radar, then we wonder why we don't make good film anymore
41) paanch (2003)
Four friends wasted by youth play together in a band. The movie revolves around a kidnapping plot gone wrong, in which the 4 male band members plan to kidnap another friend Nikhil.(loosely based on real events)
p.s. -every kay kay-anurag duo lover has to watch
42) hazaron khwaishey aisi (2003)
Vikram is in love with Geeta, but she falls for Siddharth, who later joins the Naxal movement. Thereafter, the trio gets involved in the turbulent political crusade of India in the 1970s.
p.s.-sudhir mishra is a genius filmmaker! change my mind
43) Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai (1980)
The films captures the angst of ordinary citizen of Mumbai exemplified by a young Christian car mechanic, Albert Pinto (Naseeruddin Shah).
p.s.- i know it is a cult but couldn't stop myself from adding this gem in the list.
44) Meeruthiya Gangsters (2015)
Unemployed college students becomes Gangsters to fulfil their financial needs and events followed by their decision to be Gangster in the the backdrop of Meerut City of India
p.s-rollercoaster ride with outstanding performances
(guilty pleasure)
45) Karthik calling Karthik (2010)
Karthik, an introvert, is always ridiculed by his boss and has faced many setbacks throughout his life. However, one day, he receives a phone call from a stranger who promises to transform his life
p.s-along with film its songs are outstanding
honorable mentions (films somebody might already have recommended you and are certainly great) (part-1)
1) Dev D
2) The stoneman murder
3) ugly
4) udaan
5) NH10
6) Shaurya
7) Tumbaad
8) Swades
9) Omkara
10) Sarbjit
11) Satya
12) Ek chaalis ki last local
13) Parched
14) Pyaasa
15) The lunchbox
16) Pan singh tomar
17) kaarwan
18) error 404 not found
19) 13B
20) ye sali ashiqui
21) A Wednesday
22) The Attacks of 26/11
23) The Tashkent files
24) table no. 21
25) ek hasina thi
26) Raman raghav 2.0
27) jaane bhi do yaaro
28) dil se
29) Guide
30) Mandi
31) mithya
32) bazaar
33) tere bin laden
34) Stanley ka dabba
35) Delhi belly
36) pinjer
37) ananad
38) dil chahta hai
39) paheli
40) khaamosh
41) bhavesh Joshi
42) lamhe
43) Ahishta Aahista
44) iqbaal
45) Dor
46) ye sali ashiqui
47) Art. 375
46) Masaan (2015)
In Varanasi, Devi struggles to shake off the social stigma of pre-marital sexual relations. Meanwhile, lovers Deepak and Shalu attempt to transcend the restrictions of their casteist society
p.s.-it is a poetry not a film and will certainly leave impact on you
47) Dhobhi ghaat (2010)
Four people from different walks of life find themselves connected to each other by fate. While Munna befriends Shai, Arun, a painter, gets engrossed in the video diaries of Yasmin.
p.s.- didn't deserve the kind of response audiance gave.
give it a shot
48) Manorama Six Feet Under (2007)
Manorama, an irrigation minister's wife, asks Satyaveer to find proof of her husband's extramarital affair. When Satyaveer starts investigating, he uncovers a series of hidden truths.
p.s.- abhay deol is a gem and ultra underrated actor.
49) Shahid (2012)
Shahid Azmi, a former militant operative, goes on to become a criminal lawyer. He fights to get justice for those who have been falsely convicted of terrorism but himself meets an unjust end.
p.s.- film will going to be great if rajkumar-hansal coming together
50) Shool (1999)
Inspector Samar is transferred to Motihari due to his honesty. He soon earns the wrath of a corrupt politician, Bachchu Yadav, who gradually becomes a threat to him and his family
p.s.- was confused b/w aligarh and shool (chose shool because it is not a biopic)
phew! finally the list is over.
thank you for being patientπŸ™πŸ»
i tried to write down every possible film that deserves your attention.
must have left many and i am sorry for that.. but i think these films are enough to shut those people's mouth who say hindi cinema is garbage.
we lost a gem actor and a great person irrfan Khan too early, remembering him on his death anniversary. πŸ™ om shantiπŸ’

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