Top 10 Movies Which Won International Awards

Indian cinema, over the years, has stood out on international standards. Though some films may not be recognized in India, they certainly did make a mark in foreign lands. Some films have touched the hearts of audiences everywhere and have done India proud. So here is the top 10 international award winning Indian movies.

1. Lunchbox

This 2013 film was a blockbuster hit and was a huge success. It received a high acclaim on international standards. At the Toronto International film festival in 2013 this film was screened, and also at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival and went on to win the Critics Week Viewers Choice Award, the Grand Rail d’Or. This movie was an opening for India’s entry to the BAFTA awards.

2. Salaam Bombay

Directed by Mira Nair Mira Nair, a veteran Filmmaker, based in New York >> Read More... , this film is a motivational one, which shows the life of street children. The National Board of Review Award was given to Salaam Bombay for the top Foreign Film, and also the Audience Award at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival and also it won awards at the Montreal Film Festival. Salaam Bombay was said to be one of the best movies by the New York Times.

3. Liar’s Dice

Nawazuddin Siddiqui Nawazuddin Siddiqui was born in Budhana in Muzaffa >> Read More... always gives his best when performing. His 2013 film Liar’s Dice won a lot of accolades internationally. At the Oscars, it was selected for the Best Foreign Language Film and was screened at Sundance Film Festival. At Sofia International Film Festival it won a special Jury Award, and also won awards at the Pesaro International Festival.

4. Lucia

One of the best films made in Kannada industry, Lucia is a psychological thriller. A 2013 crowd-funded movie, it won the Best Audience Choice Award at the London Indian Film Festival. It was one of the most mind-blowing hit made in Indian Cinema.

5. Dil Se

Starring superstar Shahrukh Khan and Manisha Koirala Manisha Koirala, is a Bollywood actress of Nepales >> Read More... , this film was screened at the Helsinki International Film Festival and won the Netpac Award at the Berlin International Film Festival. Apart from this, it received six Filmfare Awards and also won many awards for acting, choreography and directing.

6. Udaan

Udaan, although didn’t receive the success it should have at the box office, it was highly appreciated abroad. It was considered a classic in Indian cinema. It won many awards at Cannes Film Festival and also in Italy at the Giffioni Film Festival.

7. I Am Kalaam

I am Kalaam received a lot of honour for its story and its message to society. It was screened at Cannes in 2010. It received the Best Feature Film and the Don Quixote Prize in Germany at the Lucas Film Festival. It was also nominated for a bunch of awards.

8. Titli

A drama film, it bagged many awards and got nominated for some. It was screened at Cannes in 2014. It received the Best First Foreign Film award which was honored by the French Syndicate of Cinema critics. It also picked up an award in Spain at the Gijon International Film Festival.

9. Dhanak

The movie revolves around a brother-sister, and they have grabbed everyone’s attention with their innocence. Dhanak was awarded the Grand Prix for Best Feature Length Film. It also won the Best Feature Length Film at the Berlin Film Festival and Best Film in Poland at the Sneakers Children’s Festival.

10. Mother India

Back in 1957, this movie was the first film from India to be nominated for an Oscar. One of India’s greatest films, it was India’s first submission to the Academy Awards. It received an All India Certificate of Merit for the Best Feature Film. It won many Awards at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and also Nargis won the Best Actress for her performance.