Top 10 Bollywood Movies Nominated For Oscars

1. Mother India

It is probably the best movie of Indian cinema. It was on the top five in the nomination. However, despite being one of the finest Indian movies ever made, it could not win the Oscar.

2. Lagaan

It was not lucky enough to win an Oscar but it still made it to the top five in the nomination. It seems Bollywood and Oscars do not go well together.

3. Salaam Bombay

This ‘ Mira Nair Mira Nair, a veteran Filmmaker, based in New York >> Read More... ’ directed movie gained immense appreciation and awards, but unfortunately, it could not win the Oscar. Like any other Bollywood film, it too could only make it to the final top five nominees. •

4. Barfi

It is an unconventional story of an autistic girl and deaf-mute boy. This film hits right in the heart. Nobody can tell it in the words. One has to watch it for feeling its essence. Not even such a great story could win an Oscar. •

5. Little Terrorist

It is the story of an innocent Pakistani boy, who crosses the border and enters in India. Despite having a good story and direction, the filmmakers had to remain happy only with the only nomination.

6. Water

This ' Deepa Mehta Deepa Mehta makes such pretty movies, when watchin >> Read More... ' directed film, deals with the concept of a widow’s life. The young widow had to reprehend for her sins in a Hindu Ashram, as it was supposed earlier it is the women’s fault if her husband dies an unexpected death. It also was nominated but could not win the Oscar.

7. The Lunchbox Click to look into! >> Read More...

A romantic movie with no romantic scenes finds hard to achieve success in Bollywood. The acting of characters and depiction of the story makes it delightful and pleasing. It could not win the Oscar, though!

8. Gandhi

Based on the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, this movie not only made to the nominations but also won the Oscar. It was quite lucky unlike other movies.

9. Slumdog Millionaire Click to look into! >> Read More...

It is a Must-watch. It won the Oscar for all the right reasons. It is the story of a boy who lives in slum, wins a million rupees in a show through his experiences. You will remember it for years.

10. Life Of Pi Click to look into! >> Read More...

An incredible story, a great direction, and a genius plot made it win an Oscar. This story will captivate you, and you will be mesmerized after watching it.