Top 10 Films Which Deserved Recognition At International Standards

1. Shatranj Ke Khiladi- 1977

Shatranj Ke Khiladi, a Satyajit Ray Biographies reveal bare details about the maverick >> Read More... directorial, starred Amjad Khan Amjad Zakaria Khan was born on 12th November, 1940 >> Read More... as the Nawab of the Indian State of Awadh, named as Wajid Ali Shah. Set at the period of the British Rule in the country of India, the film is about two noblemen Mirza Sajjad Ali and Mir Roshan Ali, played by Sanjeev Kumar Sanjeev Kumar was born on July 9th, 1938 in Mumbai >> Read More... and Saeed Jaffrey Saeed Jaffrey, a British actor, who hailed from In >> Read More... respectively, being obsessed with the game of Chess to an extent that they move far away from realism- neglecting their respective wives, failing to protect their kingdom from the East India Company, and abandoning their families to shift to a village for their passion towards Chess. With a motive of showcasing the detachment of the ruling classes of India, thus helping the British to win over, Shatranj Ke Khiladi is a film with a gripping plot and excellent performances.

2. Aakrosh- 1980

Directed by Govind Nihalani Born on 19 August 1940, Govind Nihalani hails from >> Read More... , Aakrosh is a film featuring Smita Patil This versatile actress was born on the 17th of Oct >> Read More... , Naseeruddin Shah Naseeruddin Shah is an experimental actor and asso >> Read More... , Om Puri Om Rajesh Puri is one of the widely noted senior a >> Read More... , and Amrish Puri Amrish Lal Puri was born on 22nd June, 1932 in Pun >> Read More... . This film that majorly focuses on violence and corruption is apparently based on a true story. The plot is about the atrocities that a peasant, along with his family, has to go through because of the torture caused by the foremen. From traumatizing the peasant to such an extent that he becomes unstable enough to not be able to speak a word, to raping the peasant’s wife, Aakrosh is filled with harsh and realistic incidents that take place in the Indian Society. Owing to its real plot and extraordinary performances, the film has left its mark.

3. Arth Arth is a Marathi serial that was aired on Zee Mar >> Read More... - 1982

The Mahesh Bhatt film Arth starred Shabana Azmi Shabana Azmi is a film actress of Indian origin an >> Read More... , Smita Patil, Kulbhushan Kharbanda Proudly known for his role as the ingenious bald v >> Read More... , and Raj Kiran in pivotal roles. With groundbreaking concept and a contemporary and real storyline, Arth was a cinematic and musical brilliance.

4. Bazaar Click to look into! >> Read More... - 1982

Bazaar, directed by Sagar Sarhadi Sagar Sarhadi was also known as Ganga SagarTalwar. >> Read More... , was a film that featured Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, Farooq Sheikh Farooq Sheikh is a legendary actor, a television p >> Read More... and Smita Patil. Bringing forth the concept of bride selling in India, the movie was set in the city of Hyderabad. With an excellent conceptualization and supreme level of acting, the film had left its mark.

5. Ijaazat Ijaazat is a Drama TV show telecast in India on Zi >> Read More... - 1988

Directed by Gulzar, Ijaazat was a critically acclaimed film starring Naseeuddin Shah, Rekha Rekha is probably among the most renowned and well >> Read More... , and Anuradha Patel Those of us familiar with the film and TV scene in >> Read More... . With soulful music from R.D. Burman, Ijaazat possesses a strong plot that revolves around feminism and patriarchy that was present in India in those days. Dealing with these soft issues with utmost care, the film is about a married couple and how life changes their relationship.

6. Fire- 1996 (Released In India On November 5, 1998)

Helmed by Deepa Mehta Deepa Mehta makes such pretty movies, when watchin >> Read More... , Fire was a bold and courageous film starring Shabana Azmi and Nandita Das Nandita Das is an actress and director extremely p >> Read More... in the lead roles. One of the first films in India to bring homosexuality on the screen, Fire had one of the most strong and powerful storylines in the history of Indian cinema. In spite of the powerful plot and brilliant performances, the content was criticized by the political parties that existed in India then.

7. Dor- 2001

Dor, a film by Nagesh Kukunoor Nagesh Kukunoor was born in Hyderabad to Kusuma Su >> Read More... , stars Gul Panag A former beauty queen, model and social activist, >> Read More... , Ayesha Takia Ayesha is a Bollywood film actress, born on 10th A >> Read More... , and Shreyas Talpade Those who follow Bollywood movies are accustomed t >> Read More... . Well received by the Indian critics, Dor takes woman power to a whole new level with the two leading ladies delivering their career-best performances- both of them were awarded for the same, and Shreyas Talpade perfecting his character. Showcasing the struggles of a woman in the India, and eventually strengthening them, the film is beautifully made cinematically, technically, and musically.

8. Swades Click to look into! >> Read More... - 2004

Written, produced, and directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar, Swades is a 2004 drama starring Shah Rukh Khan Shah Rukh Khan or also known as SRK is a prominent >> Read More... and Gayatri Joshi Gayatri Joshi is known for her portrayal of an Ind >> Read More... . The critically acclaimed film was about an NRI, Mohan, who returns to his village in India and uses his knowledge to improve the standards of living of the people residing there. The connection with ones roots is portrayed brilliantly in the film and the film’s performances and music earned it several awards in India.

9. Lagaan- 2002

The sports drama set at the times of British rule in the nation was in the news for getting nominated at the prestigious Academy awards, but that never happened. There were multiple speculated reasons that came up. With powerful performances and an exceptionally well scripted direction from Ashutosh Gowariker Ashutosh Gowariker was born 15 February 1964 in Ko >> Read More... , the Aamir Khan Aamir Khan or Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan is Bolly >> Read More... - Gracy Singh Gracy Singh is a brilliant dancer and actress who >> Read More... starrer was said to be the most deserving winners at several International Festivals.

10. Manjhi: The Mountain Man- 2015

The Nawazuddin Siddiqui Nawazuddin Siddiqui was born in Budhana in Muzaffa >> Read More... and Radhika Apte Radhika Apte, an Indian actress was born on Sept 7 >> Read More... starrer Manjhi- The Mountain Man was a movie that was based on a true story revolving around the life of a man named Dashrath Manjhi. The man had constructed a 30 feet wide and 360 feet long path through a hill singlehandedly with just two instruments- hammer and chisel. The man realized the need of the path when he found out that his ill wife had to climb the mountain to reach the medical centre at the other side. The labor and hard work was brought onto the screen brilliantly by the actors.