Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif is sick of rumours that she is marrying Salman Khan this month. In a chat with Vickey Lalwani, she emphatically rules out marriage in near future, talks about her forthcoming films, and more.

Your performance has been appreciated in Namastey London...
Yeah. I am very happy. I have been around for quite some time now and I have really worked very hard. I am reaping the fruits now, I guess. I wouldn't say that I expected this to happen. What worked in the film's favour is that Vipul just stuck to the story in a very linear fashion and did not complicate it.

Have filmmakers started taking you seriously now as an actress?
Yes, the perception of the people towards me has changed. It was very necessary for me to have a film like Namastey London. It has made my life a lot easier. My next aim is to take more steps like this in the forward direction.

Let's talk about Apne.
I signed Apne nearly two years back. Anil Sharma had to do a lot of spadework before he started the film. That's why it took some time. I have seen Sharma's earlier films and I always wanted to work with him.

Were you intimidated by the Deols?
Not really. Dharamji is a very warm person. He is like family. Bobby has become a friend. I play a physician in the family. I had lot of fun wearing the boxing gloves whenever the director called 'Cut' and Bobby and I used to have a fake fight (laughs). But with Sunny, it did take me some time to break the ice. He is one who generally keeps to himself.

How do you feel when you hear that Salman is recommending you to filmmakers?
I am working very hard. Nobody can do anything for you in this industry. I can understand if people said this in my early days, but I think now people should stop circulating false stories.

Its' also said that you call up for Salman's intervention if and when you have problems while you're shooting?
Bullshit. Fabrication of the highest order. Not that I take it seriously but people should stop talking nonsense. It's unfortunate that there are some people in this industry who just want to bring you down for no rhyme or reason.

What about your personal life? Everybody says that you are marrying Salman this month...
(Interrupts) I can't stop people from writing what they have decided to. Many actors are not accessible but I am. Why don't people call me up before writing things, which are not true? All this is nonsense. I am working. I am happy.

Few days back, 500 people gathered outside Salman's residence thinking that he was marrying you that day?
Sometimes, people get carried away in excitement.

Do you believe in the institution of marriage?
I think that everybody does.

Have you and Salman discussed marriage?
Let's talk something else.

Have you had a fall-out with Ram Gopal Varma? He dropped you from his version of Sholay and you not doing Sarkar2 either...
(Interrupts) No. In fact, Ramu is one of my very good friends and we have stayed in touch after Sarkar. We are beyond petty things. Sarkar2 was always meant to be with the Bachchans. As for his version of Sholay, I could not do it because of dates problem; He was actually supposed to start the film earlier but it got delayed due to many reasons.

What else is in your kitty besides Apne?
David Dhawan's Partner, Aneez Bazmee's Welcome, Saif Mustan's Race and Subhash Ghai's untitled next.

What are Bollywood stars planning for New Year?

As New Year's Eve rolls in, the Bollywood brigade is planning to whoop it up in different ways.

While Priyanka Chopra, Suniel Shetty and Sonam Kapoor plan to make it a family affair, Bipasha Basu, Malaika Arora will entertain their fans with performances and others like Tusshar Kapoor are going to welcome the New Year with work.

Priyanka Chopra: I'm shooting till the Dec 30. Then I have one day to spend with my family. After the New Year, I am off to Bangkok to shoot a commercial for a beauty soap. My wish? That my father remains well and my films do well!

Suniel Shetty: I'm off to spend the year-end with my family in our Khandala home, and that includes my parents, of course. I'd want my family to be happy and complete in 2008. On the professional front, I want my production company Popcorn Entertainment to march ahead.

Bipasha Basu: I'm working on New Year's Eve. I'll be performing at the Marriott. Then I'm heading to Kenya for a week's holiday. I hope in 2008 I've loads of fun and I do great work. I'd like more travel for myself and less violence for the world.

Tusshar Kapoor: I can't travel out of Mumbai for the New Year because I'm shooting. So it'd be just close friends home on the Dec 31. My only wish for 2008 is to see my films get a smooth release.

Sonam Kapoor: I'm actually working this New Year in Jaipur. But my parents, sister and my best friend are coming to visit me.

Arshad Warsi: I'm off to the mountains in Uttaranchal with my family. I wish the world would take global warming seriously in 2008.

R. Madhavan: I'm off on a cruise with my wife and son in Singapore. My wish? I want to spend lots and lots of time with my family in Chennai in 2008. In 2007, I was home for all of 28 days.

Raveena Tandon: I'll be with my husband, my two children and friends at a friend's house in Alibaug. I want to get back to some work in 2008.

Esha Deol: On the 31st I'm with my old school friends. In 2008, I want a role that will challenge me as an actress. Waiting with fingers crossed. I've kept my dates free. For the rest of world, I pray for peace.

Urmila Matondkar: I'll be working during New Year's Eve. As for my wish list for 2008, do you have the time?

Shabana Azmi: I've no plans for the New Year. I guess I'll go with the flow in the coming year.

Mona Singh: This may sound boring, but I'll visit gurdwaras for the New Year's Eve to thank god for all he has given me. Then I'll spend the day with the family. I'll party at night with friends. In 2008, I hope I get that one big role in Bollywood.

Perizaad Zorabian: This New Year is special because it's my first as mummy to baby Zaha. Playing mummy, daddy and baby is like living in a fairytale. In 2008, I want to balance out my family life with my career.

Rahul Khanna: I'm spending the New Year with friends in the US and looking forward to a year of interesting and fun-filled roles.

Arbaaz Khan: This year for the New Year's I'll be at our family farmhouse in Panvel with my parents and brothers. Earlier, during the year-end we'd head to Goa or Dubai. In 2008 I want to quit smoking. My son is growing up and I don't want him to feel it's okay to smoke because daddy's doing it.

Malaika Arora: I'll be in Delhi performing for Country Club. In 2008 I want my new TV show and my feature film 'EMI' to do well

Koena Mitra: I'll be dancing at the Sahara Star Hotel. Afterwards I'll party. I'm glad I'll be working and I'll bring in the New Year with work. In 2008, I want better work and more love from everyone. At the end of the day all we want is happiness.

Dino Morea: I'm spending the New Year with my family and closed friends. My parents are down from Bangalore. In 2008, all I want is to work every day.

Celina Jaitley: My brother got engaged Dec 27. So we'll have a family dinner on New Year welcoming his fiancee to the family. That apart I want my career to finally take off in 2008. I've worked hard. I want my dues.

Amrita Rao: Since January 2007 I've been living out of suitcases. I've just returned from a month's schedule in Jaisalmer. So now I'm looking forward to spending time in Mumbai. My cousins have come down from America and we'll be partying together.

Irrfan Khan: My tall and long plan is to explore the interiors of Maharashtra. It's very important to be in touch with one's roots. Anyone who wants to accompany me is welcome to do so.

Rahul Bose: It's a sombre New Year for my sister and me. We lost our father recently. We're in our ancestral home in Kasauli going through his things, putting finishing touches to his life. But I don't grieve for my father. I celebrate his passing forth. Happy New Year!

Rakhi dropped from Ekta's awards function

After the brouhaha Rakhi Sawant created about the alleged rigging of results on STAR Plus' dance show Nach Baliye 3 and her questioning the 'role' of Ekta Kapoor and Balaji Telefilms in the final result, Balaji has decided to drop Rakhi from their first awards function on Jan 25 that is likely to be held at Dubai.

When asked, Ekta told IANS: 'I wouldn't really know the details of the show since they are being handled by Bunty Wallia and the Moranis. But yes, if my company has taken a policy decision, I am with them.'

'Rakhi was being offered a place in our first awards function. No, she wasn't going to dance but she was going to host one segment of the show. But after she has been making wild and totally unfounded allegations against Ekta, accusing her of favouring Aamir and Sanjida, Balaji has decided to drop Rakhi from their awards function,' said a Balaji source.

Ekta's awards function is likely to be held in Dubai. According to sources, Shah Rukh Khan has finally said yes to a performance at what promises to be one of the biggest live events.

Shah Rukh will be accompanied by none other than the Balaji breakaway bahu Smriti Irani.

'The idea is to set aside all rancour, to disprove stories about the ill-will generated by our actors who move out of Balaji. So it isn't just Smriti who's being invited to perform, we're also asking Iqbal Khan and Rajiv Khandelwal to join us on Jan 25,' said the source.

While the Moranis will be organising Shah Rukh's performance, the rest of the event will be handled by Bunty Walia's company.

THE BOLLYWOOD LEXICON... A BEGINNER'S GUIDE

As a viable, commercial avenue for the creative outlets of talented craftsmen, the Indian movie industry spells success, fame and fortune (in eye-popping zeros, if you please).

The Hindi filmdom, which overshadows its fellow regional movie productions like a BIG brother, has naturally become the preferred choice and destination for everyone who wants to touch the sky and reign among the stars in the shortest possible time (casting couch be damned).

Sadly, in this huge rush (for want of a better word) to grab a share of the pie-at-the-end-of-the-Bollywood Rainbow, the first casualities are discretion, sensibility and plain old commonsense, all of them wilfully sacrificed on the Altar of Fame.

So, it is with a bemused grin, chuckle or groan that you watch on television the cast interviews at the time of a movie launch, a soundtrack release or a movie preview. You stare in abject fascination at the similar 'language' being mouthed by all of those wannabe starlets and stars.

What makes it all the more enjoyable (I cringe here) is that all of them, more or less, sound the same.

So, here is a light-hearted attempt at compiling the 'keywords' that make up the basic language structure of apna Bollywood.

You may be familiar with some, and a stranger to most, but rest assured, it gets more enjoyable with each passing day.

1. A DIFFERENT MOVIE: The stress here is on the word 'different', as in, "It's different because compared to my other movies, I'm making an honest attempt to emote/act here, but it isn't working, as usual, and my director ain't buying it either!"

2. A LEARNING EXPERIENCE: This is another expression fit for the Intensive care ward of the English language. When used in an interview, it normally means: "Frankly, I haven't the faintest idea of how to go about acting out the character and had to learn everything, right from how to tie my shoelaces properly to the fact that movie scripts are written in Hindi and not as SMS text."

3. A BRILLIANT DIRECTOR: The use of this expression is normally followed by a frantic rolling of the eyes, salivation and minor frothing at the mouth (in extreme cases). Seasoned interviewers can be seen bracing themselves after this keyword is used, normally keeping their index finger on the emergency-services speed-dial button on their cellphones buried in their jackets. Just in case.

The expression is used to indicate abject servility, as in, "You have no idea what it means to be working after vegetating for two years post my debut movie. I don't care if it may be a blink-and-you-miss-role, but it is a role, dammit, and I can afford to buy a pack of real cigarettes after they paid me the advance amount. That man is God. There is nothing I wouldn't do for the next production, believe me. I don't know what his last movie was, but as far as I'm concerned, he's brilliant, just for the fact that I get to work in his movie."

This is followed by more rolling of the eyes, and as the Interviewer pulls out his rosary frantically, the paramedics rush in.

4. FUN ON THE SETS: Usually heard amidst throaty giggling and elbowing between the cast present at the interview and more often than not may mean: "The things that we did in the make-up van would surely have made our Sunday School teacher flee his grave (God rest his soul). You just can't blame us alone, after all. Most often, the DVD player at the sets would refuse to work, which kept the scriptwriter from finishing his sequences based on that 'angrezi picher'. How long can one sit around in the sun with full make-up?"

And so on and so forth.

Your contributions towards enriching and nurturing the New Age Language of the Stars would be highly appreciated, my dear Constant Viewer.

After all, these efforts would contribute to the wholesome well-being of the Stars and, thereby, the Industry.

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JAB WE MET... AND MADE IT A BOX OFFICE HIT

When a tight little movie, going by the zany name of Jab We Met, was released on October 26, many feared it would go down under the sound and fury of the Clash of the Titans - OSO and Saawariya. Maybe, it was based on the combined might of these two movies. Or maybe it was thought that the reigning superstars and super directors had the divine right to get full attention for their movies, whether the public liked them or not.

Six weeks down the line, the delightful Bhatinda Express is still whistling its foot-tapping tune and going, strong as ever, past Bhatinda into box office history.

Neither did it boast of "the timelessness of two star-crossed lovers' hearts whose passions almost consume their will to the brink of self-destruction" (phew!), nor did it depend on the over-the-top hamming of a superstar and him alone to carry the movie to the Box Office Scorcher's territory.

All it had was a genuinely engaging storyline weaved around two unlikely souls who meet on a train journey.

And that's all it takes to make a successful movie. Maybe Imtiaz Ali learnt his lessons from Socha Na Tha and decided to stick to the basics of a good movie this time around. Maybe he got lucky enough to cast the perfect combination that made his movie successful.

Jab We Met is simply delightful.

From Aditya Kashyap (Shahid Kapoor), a disillusioned young industrialist who is trying to run away from all his troubles but refuses to part with his angst filled heart, to Geet Dhillon (Kareena Kapoor), a bubbly and effervescent Bhatinda chatterbox who sticks to him like glue while they are on their way to Bhatinda and keeps him engaged with her chatter, Jab We Met is a refreshing new take on the boy-meets-girl theme, and the sizzling chemistry lasts till the end of the movie.

Regardless of the protagonists' issues outside of the reel world, Shahid and Kareena form this irresistible yin-and-yang combination for every single "situation" that arises in their "incident"-prone journey and afterwards.
Shahid has matured as a prolific actor, when compared to his roles in his previous movies, and he portrays a degree of studied subtlety and repressed angst in his mannerisms and expressions.

And giving him the perfect verbal antidotes (incessant and how!) for all his problems is Kareena's character that she effortlessly slips into. She brings out rather brilliantly the exuberance that forms the driving characteristic of Geet Dhillon, who doesn't believe anything can go wrong with her life because all is well with the world as she knows it.

Jab We Met is a satisfying experience at the cinema, and you cant ignore the fact that Shahid Kapoor has arrived as an actor. It's now up to the industry to nurture his talent with projects that fit his emotive range.

It is also proof of the fundamental fact that it is very hard to stifle a good story.

Amongst all the din, it rises and stays to be noticed.

All it needs is encouragement based on common sense and individual choice and not on what the marketing whiz kids want you to believe in.

On its way to Box Office history and beyond, the Bhatinda Express might have chuckled at a burning wreck, all blue and crumpled, by the wayside, sputtering from the over-hype during its Diwali release and smarting from the licking it got by a small movie.

I call it the Revenge of Common Sense.

The Constant Movie fan can still separate the chaff from the grain.

No doubt about that.

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Actor-producer-director Aamir Khan's next is Ghajini

Actor-producer and now a successful director, Aamir Khan is on a high these days. The reason is but obvious; his directorial debut venture, TAARE ZAMEEN PAR, which received a lot of critical acclaim, is on way to commercial success too. The slow start notwithstanding, the film is now faring extremely well, especially at the multiplexes.

The super actor may officially be on a long break, but that is far from the truth. As per our trade and distribution sources, Aamir Khan has a good mind to release his next film (still untitled), the Hindi remake of the South blockbuster, GHAJINI, during the next 'Eid-Ul-Fitr'. The festival incidentally is likely to fall on Gandhi Jayanti i.e. 2nd October 2008. The weekend after that too will be bountiful due to the festival of triumph of good over evil, 'Dussehra'.

Well knowing the film industry, we are quite sure that many other filmmakers will also try to cash in on the festive period and will follow suit!

Race Starcast is too huge - Bipasha plays negative role

5 years after JISM and 7 years after AJNABEE, Bipasha Basu would be seen playing a negative character for the third time in her career in RACE.

Directed by Abbas-Mustan, who were the men behind her introduction to the industry in AJNABEE, RACE is looking for a release in February 2008. A story about two brothers (Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna) who try to outdo each other, RACE deals with revenge and the games people play to win.

A TIPS production, the film boasts of a huge starcast and apart from Saif, Akshaye and Bipasha also stars Anil Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Sameera Reddy. Pritam has composed music for this action thriller that has Allan Amin as the action director.

Three stars fight for Box office battle - SRK , Salman , Emraan

Is there going to be a three way battle this March with three films boasting of reputed names clashing at the box office? If current release calendar is to be believed, this is on its way to happen.

Come 21st March and chances are that films starring Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Emraan Hashmi would be coming together at the screens. While Shahrukh Khan stars in DULHA MIL GAYA, Salman is one of the key protagonists in GOD TUSSI GREAT HO. Amitabh Bachchan is said to be playing the role of God in the film. On the other hand Emraan Hashmi is the lead actor in JANNAT.

Interesting part about DULHA MIL GAYA and GOD TUSSI GREAT HO is that both the films have been in the making for long with their release plan being always uncertain. Surprisingly JANNAT, shooting of which is currently underway, was originally slotted for an April release but has now has been pulled into March.

Hrithik follows SRK as an item boy

Hrithik Roshan, who is recuperating from a knee surgery, is all set to appear in the comedy Krazzy 4, his father's first production without him as a hero.

Hrithik, who has just returned from two weeks in Singapore, now leaves for Australia for further recuperation.

He will return to perform an intricate item number for Krazzy 4. To be directed by Raja Sen, the film is a comedy and stars Arshad Warsi, Irrfan Khan, Suresh Menon.

"Well, people always wondered how I could make a film without Hrithik. So here he is, all set to do his career's first item song," said Rakesh Roshan."My brother Rajesh Roshan has already recorded the song and I'm putting up an elaborate set for the song to be shot in March 2008. However, let me warn Hrithik's fans, if I feel his knee is not up to it, I won't shoot the song," added the concerned father.

In fact, senior Roshan too has decided to take a long sabbatical from direction. But hold on. He is producing a film that is to start in July 2008 and will feature Hrithik in a never-before avatar.

"It's an action thriller with a strong love story at its heart. Anurag Basu, whom both me and Hrithik think very highly of, is directing the film for us," revealed Rakesh.

It's been a time of turmoil for Hrithik. A troublesome knee injury finally decided to act up seriously.

"The doctors told him he needed to rest the knee completely, and I mean completely; otherwise it would give way. The injury got aggravated from all the stunts in his recent films, including Krrish.

"It got to a point where his knee gave way completely. The doctors said he had to take complete rest for two months or face the consequences," said Rakesh explaining the problem.

The year 2007 has been a quiet year for Rakesh as a director.

"And so it will remain in 2008. I'm not directing any film. As I said Anurag Basu will direct my son in our next production. I've spent 40 years in the movie business and enjoyed every second of it, but now I need to devote time to my family, and to myself.

"I want to watch my grandson grow up. My hands are as full with production work as I want it to be."

He promises Krazzy 4 will be unlike the avalanche of comedies that have hit us in recent times.

shahid kapur the next romantic hero

After two hits, Shahid Kapur has consolidated his position as Bollywood’s next romantic hero.

The good run of Vivah last year followed by the box-office success of Jab We Met this year has turned Shahid’s career around. Suddenly, the actor has found a place in the wish-lists of leading production houses.

Among them is Yashraj Films that are presently in talks with Shahid for a romantic movie.

Top Bollywood Films

2007

Top-grossing films of 2007

• Om Shanti Om: Entertainment targeted film starring Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and directed by Farah Khan.

• Guru: Hard-hitting rags to riches story of a man named Guru. Starring Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai in lead roles and directed by Mani Ratnam.

• Partner: Comedy by David Dhawan. It brought Govinda back into the spotlight. Starring Salman Khan, Govinda, Lara Dutta and Katrina Kaif.

• Chak De India: A story about a hockey coach (Shahrukh Khan) who trains a women hockey team to get his lost pride back. The film also did well critically. Directed by Shimit Amin. Also starring Vidya Malvade.

• Bhool Bhulaiyaa: A psychological thriller/black comedy starring Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Amisha Patel and Shiny Ahuja in pivotal roles with Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav in supporting roles.

• Heyy Babyy: A story about three bachelors, their love life, and a baby. Starring Akshay Kumar, Fardeen Khan, Ritesh Deshmukh and Vidya Balan.

• Jab We Met: A simple but well-executed love story. Critically acclaimed as well. Starring Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor.

• Bheja Fry: Comedy starring Vinay Pathak and Rajat Kapoor. Sleeper hit of the year. Directed by Sagar Ballary.

Critically acclaimed films of 2007

• Taare Zameen Par: Story about the struggles of a child suffering from dyslexia. Starring child actor Darsheel Safary and Aamir Khan. Marks the debut of Aamir Khan as a director. The film also did well at the box office.

• Life In A... Metro: A story about a complex, metropolitan city, where everybody leads his own life. Starring Dharmendra, Shilpa Shetty, Kay Kay Menon, Irfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Shiney Ahuja and Kangana Ranaut.

• Gandhi, My Father: Story on Gandhiji's Son Harilal, Focusing on their relationship. Directed by Feroze Abbas Khan.

• Black Friday: Recollection of the 1993 Bombay blasts. Released after being banned for three years. The best reviewed film of the year. Directed by Anurag Kashyap.

• Dharm: Story of a religious pandit and various events he goes through. Directed by Bhavna Talwar.

• Johnny Gaddaar: Crime-drama of a man who tries to work things in his favour but gets himself in too deep. Marks the debut of Neil Nitin Mukesh and also stars Rimi Sen, Vinay Pathak and Dharmendra. Directed by Sriram Raghavan.

• Eklavya: The Royal Guard: Story about a guard who protects the secrets of a royal family. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Boman Irani, Vidya Balan and Raima Sen. The film was chosen as India's official entry to the Oscars. Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

2006

Top-grossing films of 2006

• Dhoom 2: Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra and Bipasha Basu in an a sequel action film to Dhoom. Top-grossing film of the year.

• Lage Raho Munna Bhai: Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi in a sequel to Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.. Amiable Mumbai gangster Munna gets involved in a social protest movement.

• Krrish: Science fiction, a sequel to Koi... Mil Gaya. Stars Rekha, Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra. Krrish inherits his father's super powers and must use them to stop a megalomaniac scientist.

• Fanaa: Love story directed by Kunal Kohli, starring Aamir Khan, Kajol. A blind woman falls in love with a man who is hiding a terrible secret.

• Rang De Basanti: The official entry of India into the Oscars is a drama directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, starring Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan and Madhavan. College-age slackers in Delhi get involved in making a film about the Indian independence movement and shed their cynicism.

• Don - The Chase Begins Again: An action remake of Don by Farhan Akhtar. Starring Shahrukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Arjun Rampal. An ordinary man finds himself in a terrible fix.

• Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna: Drama by Karan Johar. Stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and Preity Zinta. Centers on the budding romance between Dev and Maya, who are both married to other people. The film opened well but dropped heavily in India while doing good business overseas.

• Vivah: A family drama directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya starring Shahid Kapoor, as Prem, and Amrita Rao, as Poonam. Prem and Poonam are engaged; then difficulties test their love.

Critically acclaimed films of 2006

• Dor: Two women linked by a tragedy help each other. Stars Ayesha Takia, Shreyas Talpade, and Gul Panag.

• Corporate: Centering around the power games between two industrialists. Starring Bipasha Basu and Rajat Kapoor.

• Being Cyrus: Black comedy and psychological drama starring Dimple Kapadia, Saif Ali Khan and Naseeruddin Shah.

• Omkara: Vishal Bharadwaj's adaptation of Shakespeare's classic Othello stars Ajay Devgan, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Vivek Oberoi and Konkona Sen Sharma. Set in Uttar Pradesh, it tells the story of an underworld don and two hitmen.

• Khosla Ka Ghosla: Struggle of a middle-class man (Anupam Kher) to reclaim his own land.

2005

Top-grossing films of 2005

• No Entry: A comedy about infidelity starring Salman Khan, Lara Dutta, Bipasha Basu, Esha Deol, Anil Kapoor and Fardeen Khan.

• Bunty Aur Babli: Con artists try to go straight. Stars Rani Mukerji and Abhishek Bachchan in the lead roles.

• Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?: A comedy of errors starring Salman Khan, Sushmita Sen and Katrina Kaif.

• Garam Masala: A routine comedy starring Akshay Kumar and John Abraham.

• Salaam Namaste: Two Indian expatriates in Australia decide to live together without marrying. Starring Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan in the lead roles

Critically acclaimed films of 2005

• Black: An inspired teacher, played by Amitabh Bachchan, reaches out to a deaf and blind girl played by Rani Mukerji.

• Iqbal: A deaf boy makes it onto an Indian cricket team with hard work and perseverance. Stars Shreyas Talpade, Naseeruddin Shah, Girish Karnad and Shweta Prasad.

• Parineeta: Romance based on popular novel written by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhay. Stars Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan, Dia Mirza and Sanjay Dutt. Spoiled rich man's son and the poor girl next door fall in love.

• Sarkar: Stars the real life father-son duo Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan as father and son. An underworld "don" helps others. Director calls it a tribute to The Godfather. Directed and produced by Ram Gopal Varma.

2004

Top-grossing films of 2004

• Veer-Zaara: An Indian man and a Pakistani woman share a love that surmounts years and obstacles. Starring Shahrukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukerji.

• Main Hoon Na: An army officer goes undercover as a college student in order to combat terrorists. Stars Shahrukh Khan, Sushmita Sen, Zayed Khan and Amrita Rao.

• Mujhse Shaadi Karogi: Two men after the same woman set out to ruin each other's chances. Starring Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra. Inspired by Anger Management.

• Dhoom: A cop and a biker cooperate to catch a criminal bike gang. Stars Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Uday Chopra, Esha Deol and Rimi Sen.

• Murder: An unfaithful woman Mallika Sherawat wrongfully accused of murdering her lover. The movie talks about extra-marital affairs. Also starring Ashmit Patel and Emraan Hashmi.

Critically-acclaimed films of 2004

• Yuva: Three men meet on a bridge; the meeting changes their lives. Starring Ajay Devgan, Esha Deol, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor and Vivek Oberoi.

• Lakshya: An Indian soldier does his duty during the Kargil War. Starring Hrithik Roshan, Amitabh Bachchan and Preity Zinta.

• Maqbool: An Indian adaption of the Shakespeare play Macbeth. Starring Tabu & Irfan Khan.

• Dev: Two friends are set at odds by politics and communal violence. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Om Puri, Fardeen Khan, and Kareena Kapoor.

• Swades: A successful NRI scientist returns to an Indian village to help his old nanny and in the process rediscovers his roots. Starring Shahrukh Khan and Gayatri Joshi.

• Phir Milenge: An AIDS victim (Shilpa Shetty) fights for her rights. Also stars Salman Khan and Abhishek Bachchan.

2003

Top-grossing films of 2003

• Koi... Mil Gaya: A mentally disabled young man (Hrithik Roshan) befriends an alien from outer space. A love story woven around a science fiction theme. It also stars Preity Zinta and Rekha

• Kal Ho Naa Ho: A romantic love triangle set in New York City. Starring Shahrukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan.

• Baghban: Melodrama about an older couple (played by Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini) who put their trust in their children and are disappointed.

• Munnabhai M.B.B.S.: Comedy starring Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi. A Bombay gangster pretends to be a doctor in order to impress his parents. When this fails, he enrolls in medical school.

• Andaaz: A love story starring Akshay Kumar along with debutants Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta.

Critically acclaimed films of 2003

• Pinjar: Based on the novel by Amrita Pritam. A story of the Partition of India. Stars Urmila Matondkar and Manoj Bajpai.

[] 2002

[] Top-grossing films of 2002

• Devdas: Yet another film rendition of the classic Bengali novel by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. Devdas (Shahrukh Khan) loves his childhood friend Paro, (Aishwariya Rai), but lets family opposition prevent their marriage. Madhuri Dixit is seen in the role of Chandramukhi.

• Raaz: A psychological horror movie. A married couple {Dino Morea and Bipasha Basu) go to Ooty for a vacation and find terror rather than fun.

• Kaante: Six men plan the perfect heist and then start to suspect that one of them is a traitor. Stars Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt and Sunil Shetty.

• Aankhen: A man enlists three blind men to carry out the robbery of the bank he once managed. Stars Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Sushmita Sen.

• Humraaz: Thriller starring Bobby Deol, Akshaye Khanna and Amisha Patel.

[] Critically acclaimed films of 2002

• Saathiya: Shaad Ali's remake of Mani Ratnam Tamil hit Alaipayuthey examines a conflicted marriage. Starring Rani Mukerji and Vivek Oberoi.

• Company: Fictional exposé of the Mumbai underworld, loosely based on the Indian mafia organization D-Company. Stars Ajay Devgan, Manisha Koirala and Vivek Oberoi.

[] 2001

[] Top-grossing films of 2001

• Gadar: By far, the highest grossing film of the 21st century. Stars Sunny Deol and Amisha Patel. Love across the Muslim-Sikh divide during the Partition of India. Ultra-patriotic drama

• Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham: Family drama directed by Karan Johar. Amitabh Bachchan as stern patriarch; Shahrukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan as his sons; Jaya Bachchan as his wife; Kajol as the wife of Shahrukh Khan; Kareena Kapoor as the girlfriend of Hrithik Roshan.

• Lagaan: Officers of the British Raj and Indian villagers fight each other at cricket. The Film was an Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Film.

• Indian: Patriotic drama starring Sunny Deol and Shilpa Shetty.

[] Critically acclaimed films of 2001

• Chandni Bar: Depicts the gritty life of the Mumbai underworld and a bar dancer. Stars Tabu and Atul Kulkarni.

• Dil Chahta Hai: Debut film for director Farhan Akhtar. College friends (Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Khanna) and their romantic misadventures. Also stars Preity Zinta and Dimple Kapadia.

[] 2000

[] Top-grossing films of 2000

• Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai: Police thriller turns on mistaken identity. Starring Hrithik Roshan and Amisha Patel in their debut film.

• Mohabbatein: A stern schoolmaster and a music teacher clash, while three students fall in love. Stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Uday Chopra and Shamita Shetty.

• Mission Kashmir: A mission called Kashmir involves in it father and son who are enemies. Stars Sanjay Dutt, Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta.

• Badal: The movie is set in 1984 when riots were engulfing parts of Punjab and Delhi. Stars Bobby Deol and Rani Mukerji in the lead roles.

• Kya Kehna: A teenage pregnant girl (Preity Zinta} tries to face and overcome the wrong social values, for which she lost her happiness.

• Hera Pheri: A comedy involving three men and a kidnapped child. Stars Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar and Sunil Shetty.

[] Critically-acclaimed films of 2000

• Astitva: A woman's husband and son reject her after learning she had an extra-marital affair. Stars Tabu and Mohnish Behl.

• Fiza: A sister searches for her brother who disappeared during the Mumbai riots of 1992. Stars Karisma Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan and Jaya Bachchan.

[] 1990s

[] Top-grossing films

• Biwi No.1 (1999): Another multi-starrer comedy by David Dhawan. Pooja (Karisma Kapoor) and Prem (Salman Khan) are a marries couple and parents to two kids. When Prem gets into an affair with a model in his company Rupali (Sushmita Sen), Pooja decides to take Rupali's place.

• Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999): Half-Indian, half-Italian music student (Salman Khan) and his music teacher's daughter (Aishwarya Rai) fall in love. Then Ajay Devgan complicates matters. Critically acclaimed as well.

• Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998): Love triangle involving three college students and their lives after college. Stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji and Farida Jalal.

• Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998): Ajay Devgan and Kajol in Anees Bazmee's drama romance.

• Soldier (1998): Young man tries to find his father's killers in Australia. Bobby Deol and Preity Zinta in the lead roles.

• Border (1997): A war story based on the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Stars Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Sunil Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Pooja Bhatt, Rani Mukherjee and Tabu.

• Dil To Pagal Hai (1997): Yet another love triangle. A Yash Chopra film. Stars Shahrukh Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Madhuri Dixit.

• Gupt (1997): A thriller revolving around the story of a young man accused of killing his stepfather. Stars Bobby Deol, Kajol and Manisha Koirala.

• Pardes (1997): The clash of East and West starring Shahrukh Khan and introducing Mahima Chaudhry.

• Ziddi (1997): Sunny Deol and Raveena Tandon in a strong action drama.

• Raja Hindustani (1996): Aamir Khan as a poor and big-hearted and Karisma Kapoor as a rich young girl fall in love, and overcome obstacles.

• Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996): Akshay (Akshay Kumar) comes to London for his brother's Ajay marriage, gets into troubles with a criminal woman who is Maya (Rekha) and falls in love with her sister Priya (Raveena Tandon).

• Rangeela (1995): Bollywood dancer becomes a star. Will she end up with another Bollywood heart-throb, or the boy downstairs? Stars Aamir Khan and Urmila Matondkar. Music by A. R. Rahman.

• Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995): Raj (Shahrukh Khan) and Simran (Kajol) fall in love during a group tour of Europe. However, Raj must win over the hearts' of Simran's family if he is to win Simran's hand in marriage.

• Karan Arjun (1995): A story about reincarnation of two brothers and revenge against the evil done to them in their previous birth. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Salman Khan

• Coolie No. 1 (1995): Yet another successful comedy by David Dhawan. Govinda as the coolie and Karisma Kapoor as his love interest.

• Mohra (1994): A suspence-thriller-action movie starring Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty and Raveena Tandon.

• Krantiveer (1994): Pratap (Nana Patekar), an ordinary man, finds himself as Krantiveer, the admiration object of millions.

• Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994): Enormously popular family romance. Prem (Salman Khan) falls in love with Nisha (Madhuri Dixit) when Prem's brother marries Nisha's sister. Lavish wedding festivities, with much singing and dancing. Regarded as one of the most successful Bollywood movies ever.

• Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993): Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla, stars of Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak fall in love again, this time while Aamir is taking care of three younger siblings.

• Aankhen (1993): Govinda makes a double role in comedy of errors, which is his biggest hit.

• Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander (1991): College kids and cycle racing. Stars Aamir Khan.

• Aaj Ka Arjun (1990): Amitabh Bachchan in K.C. Bokadia's crime drama film.

• Aashiqui (1990): A musical hit from director Mahesh Bhatt.

• Dil (1990): The biggest blockbuster of 1990. Starring Aamir Khan and Madhuri Dixit.

• Ghayal (1990): A critically acclaimed film by Rajkumar Santoshi with Sunny Deol in the lead.

[] Critically-acclaimed films

• Taal (1999): A romance with mega-hit music by A. R. Rahman. Stars Aishwarya Rai, Akshaye Khanna, and Anil Kapoor.

• Sarfarosh (1999): A police officer's fight against border terrorism. Stars Aamir Khan, Sonali Bendre, and Naseeruddin Shah.

• Dil Se (1998): Directed by Mani Ratnam. A journalist falls in love with a beautiful terrorist. This film is known for its music by A. R. Rahman. The movie stars Shahrukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Manisha Koirala.

• Hyderabad Blues (1998): Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. Set amongst the middle classes in Hyderabad, the film highlights the dilemma of a man who returns to India from the US in search of his roots.

• Virasat (1997): A village love drama starring Anil Kapoor and Tabu.

• Maachis (1996): Terrorism in the Punjab. Stars Tabu and Chandrachur Singh. Directed and written by Gulzar.

• Khamoshi: The Musical (1996): Nana Patekar, Seema Biswas, Salman Khan, Manisha Koirala. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. An unconventional romance.

• Bombay (1995) : Star cast Manisha Koirala,Arvind Swamy A south Indian Hindu man falls in love with a Muslim woman--taboo in the small village from which they hail.

• 1942 A Love Story (1994): Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, this movie is set against the historical backdrop of the "Quit India Movement".

• Roja (1992): A man is kidnapped by terrorists; his wife refuses to stop fighting for his return. Dubbed from Tamil original critically-acclaimed.

• Prahaar (1991): Story of an idealistic army officer. Stars Nana Patekar, Madhuri Dixit and Dimple Kapadia.

[] 1980s

• Maine Pyar Kiya (1989): Rich boy Prem (Salman Khan) falls for poor girl Suman (Bhagyashree).

• Chandni (1989): Story of thwarted love. Stars Sridevi, Rishi Kapoor, Vinod Khanna, Anupam Kher

• Parinda (1989): Story of two brothers played by Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff whose relationship is strained by underworld violence. Dynamic performance by Nana Patekar as a maniac underworld Don. Also stars Madhuri Dixit.

• Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988): Tragic Romeo and Juliet story that launched Aamir Khan's career.

• Salaam Bombay (1988): Raw tale of life in the slums and brothels of Mumbai. Directed by indie film-maker Mira Nair.

• Mr. India (1987): A heartwarming sci-fi drama starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi. Bollywood's first major Sci-fi movie.

• Naam (1986): Story of 2 brothers, one goes to Dubai for a job but gets into trouble.

• Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) : The Raj Kapoor film that launched youngest son Rajiv Kapoor. A film about the exploitation of women that exploits the actress Mandakini.

• Saagar (1985) : Ramesh Sippy's love triangle starring Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, and Kamal Hassan.

• Ghulami 1985: J.P. Dutta's classic about feudal Rajasthan, stars Dharmendra, Mithun Chakraborty and Naseeruddin Shah.

• Betaab 1983: Rahul Rawail directs Sunny Deol and Amrita Singh in their debut movie.

• Hero (1983) A criminal is reformed by love. Directed by Subhash Ghai, stars Jackie Shroff and Meenakshi Sheshadhri.

• Masoom (1983): Directed by Shekhar Kapur, a story about an illegitimate son.

• Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron (movie) (1983) A take on corruption in Indian society, starring Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapoor, Satish Shah. It did poorly when released, but gradually acquired a devoted following. First Hindi film feauring Marathi TV News Reader Bhakti Bharve Inamder

• Woh Saat Din (1983): Stars Anil KapoorPadmini Kolhapure.

• Nikaah (1982): Stars Salma Agha, who after divorce from her husband falls for another man. Life get's complicated when the first husband wants her back.

• Prem Rog (1982): Rishi Kapoor who loves Padmini Kolhapure cannot marry her due to her caste and social status and she get's married to a richer man. She soon becomes a widow and then the story of a clash between old and new social values is well brought out.

• Satte Pe Satta (1982): Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Ranjeeta, Sachin and Amjad Khan star in this story of seven brothers.

• Arth 1982: Mahesh Bhatt's semi-autobiographical film about a neurotic actress who snares and then loses a married man. Stars Shabana Azmi and Smita Patil.

• Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981): Stars Kamal Hassan, Rati Agnihotri

• Kalyug (1980 film) (1981): Directed by Shyam Benegal.

• Kranti (1981) Manoj Kumar's take on the Indian Independence movement. Stars Dilip Kumar, Hema Malini, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha.

• Naseeb (1981): Family drama stars Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Shatrughan Sinha and Rishi Kapoor. Directed by Manmohan Desai.

• Umrao Jaan 1981: Muzaffar Ali's critically acclaimed film about a Moghul-era courtesan, which won Rekha a national award. Also noted for its ghazals by Asha Bhosle.

• Qurbani (1980) Feroz Khan directed this love triangle, with songs that introduced disco to Indian film music. Stars Feroz, Vinod Khanna, Zeenat Aman and Amjad Khan.

[] 1970s

• Sargam (1979): Jaya Prada's musical Hindi debut with Rishi Kapoor

• Gol Maal (1979): Comedy. Stars Amol Palekar and Utpal Dutt.

• Don (1978): Amitabh Bachchan plays a double role in this movie. He plays the role of a simple man put into the role of a crime boss. Also stars Zeenat Aman and Pran.

• Trishul (1978) : Yash Chopra directs Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjeev Kumar in a tale of revenge.

• Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978) Prakash Mehra directs Amitabh Bachchan in a tale of unrequited love. Amjad Khan loves Rekha who loves Amitabh who loves Rakhee who loves Vinod Khanna.

• Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978) Raj Kapoor directs Zeenat Aman a village outcast who has burnt her face on one side thereby disfiguring her beauty.

• Dharam Veer (1977): A fairy-tale adventure; maharajas, princely brothers separated at birth, battling pirate ships. Stars Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Neetu Singh, Zeenat Aman, Pran.

• Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1977): Nasir Hussain produced and directed this musical thrillerm which stars Rishi Kapoor, Zeenat Aman, Tariq, Kaajal Kiran and Amjad Khan. Much-loved music by R.D. Burman, including the title track and the song "Yeh Ladka Hai Allah".

• Amar Akbar Anthony (1977): Three brothers are separated by a family disaster, adopted by kind strangers, and raised as a Hindu, a Muslim, and a Christian. Stars Amitabh Bachchan Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, supported by leading ladies Parveen Babi, Shabana Azmi (in one of her few masala-roles) and Neetu Singh. Directed by Manmohan Desai.

• Shatranj Ke Khiladi (1977): The critically acclaimed film directed by Satyajit Ray. An aristocrat remains absorbed in chess while the British capture India . Stars Sanjeev Kumar and Saeed Jaffery.

• Kabhi Kabhi (1976): Lavish Yash Chopra production of family saga. Stars Amitabh Bachchan, Waheeda Rehman, Rakhee, Shashi Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh.

• Chitchor (1976): Stars Amol Palekar as a singer. Features songs by K. J. Yesudas and Hemalata and music by Ravindra Jain.

• Julie (1975): South Indian producer Nagi Reddy had a surprise hit in this Hindi film. Stars Lakshmi. The music was very popular.

• Chupke Chupke (1975): Hrishikesh Mukherjee's delightfully directed comedy about a prank played by the newly married hero (Dharmendra) on his brother-in-law (Om Prakash). Also stars Sharmila Tagore, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri.

• Aandhi (1975) : Gulzar directs Sanjeev Kumar and Suchitra Sen in this sensitive tale of a female politician choosing her career over marriage.

• Sholay (Flames) (1975): Ex-cop Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) hires two jail birds (Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra) to save his district from Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan) and his band of dacoits. Based on American westerns, it became the most successful film in Indian film history.

• Jai Santoshi Maa (1975): A good woman is abandoned by her husband and mistreated by his malicious sisters-in-law, but her devotion to the Hindu goddess Santoshi Maa solves all. This religious B-movie was an unexpected success and elevated a regional deity (Santoshi Maa) to wider fame.

• Deewaar (1975): A story of two brothers who follow different career paths. Stars Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor.

• Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974): Patriotic drama tackles unemployment and heartless profiteering. Stars Manoj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, Moushumi Chatterjee.

• Garam Hawa (1973): Directed by M. S. Sathyu. A critically-acclaimed drama of the Partition of India. Stars Balraj Sahni, Farooq Shaikh, Gita Siddharth.

• Daag: A Poem of Love (1973) : Love triangle. Stars Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore, and Rakhee.

• Yaadon Ki Baraat (1973): Three brothers take revenge on the criminal who killed their parents. Stars Dharmendra and Zeenat Aman. Notable for R.D. Burman's energetic score and especially the song Chura liya hai.

• Abhimaan (1973): Two singers marry. When the wife's career takes off, the husband falls prey to abhimaan, jealousy. Starring Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan (whom he later married). Music by S.D. Burman.

• Zanjeer (1973): Stars Amitabh Bachchan as an angry young police man, and Jaya Badhuri as his love interest.

• Bobby (1973): The rich Rishi Kapoor and the working-class daughter Dimple Kapadia of a Catholic sea captain (Premnath) are teenage lovebirds in this Raj Kapoor-directed blockbuster.

• Jugnu (1973): A crook (Dharmendra) on the run, and a father(Pran) looking for a lost son. Also stars Hema Malini.

• Shor (1972) :Manoj Kumar writes, produces, directs, and stars in this family melodrama. Stars Jaya Badhuri, Nanda, Premnath and Kamini Kaushal.

• Seeta Aur Geeta (1972): Identical twins separated at birth grow up and exchange places, with hilarious results. Directed by Ramesh Sippy; stars Hema Malini, Dharmendra, and Sanjeev Kumar.

• Pakeezah (1972): The story of a second generation courtesan's quest for love. This classic was a decade in the making and the lead actress Meena Kumari was on her deathbed at time of release. Also stars Ashok Kumar, Raj Kumar. Directed by Kamal Amrohi.

• Caravan (1972): A Nasir Hussain production, about a runaway heiress travelling with some Gypsies. Stars Asha Parekh, Jeetendra, and Aruna Irani.

• Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971): Hippies discover India, and some Indians discover hippies. Dev Anand and Zeenat Aman star. Source of the hit song "Dum Maro Dum".

• Kati Patang (1971): Shakti Samanta directs Rajesh Khanna, Asha Parekh, and Prem Chopra.

• Anand (1971): Rajesh Khanna as a dying young man who wishes to leave a legacy of love. Also stars Amitabh Bachchan.

• Guddi (1971): Jaya Bachchan (nee Bahduri) stars in this movie about a schoolgirl with a crush on filmstar Dharmendra (playing himself).

• Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971): A jailbird (Dharmendra) asked to help defend a village against a bandit (Vinod Khanna). Also stars Asha Parekh.

• Purab Aur Paschim (1971): East meets West. Stars Manoj Kumar, Saira Banu, Ashok Kumar, Pran.

• Johny Mera Naam (1970) Directed by Vijay Anand. Melodrama about separated brothers. Stars Dev Anand, Hema Malini, Pran, Prem Nath.

• Sachaa Jhutha (1970) Directed by Manmohan Desai. Stars Rajesh Khanna in the dual role of the honest(Sachaa) and the liar (Jhutha). Also stars Mumtaz and Vinod Khanna.

• Mera Naam Joker (1970): A Raj Kapoor classic. Semi autobiographical-tells the story of a romantic aritst ( a circus clown) and all the women he falls in love with.

[] 1960s

• Aradhana (1969): Arjun (Rajesh Khanna) and Vandana (Sharmila Tagore) star in this love story across two generations.

• Do Raaste (1969) Raj Khosla directed this family melodrama which stars Rajesh Khanna as the good son. Also stars Mumtaz and Prem Chopra.

• Khamoshi (1969) Asit Sen directs Waheeda Rehman as a nurse of a patient ( Rajesh Khanna again) she falls in love with.

• Padosan (1968): Comedy about a neighbour (Sunil Dutt) and a music teacher (Mehmood) wooing a beautiful girl (Saira Banu). Famed playback singer Kishore Kumar sings for Sunil Dutt.

• Milan. L.V. Prasad 's story of love and reincarnation. Stars Sunil Dutt, Nutan and Pran. The film won 3 Filmfare awards.

• Ram Aur Shyam (1967): Comedy about identical twins, separated at birth, who later exchange places. Stars Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rehman and Mumtaz (actress).

• An Evening in Paris (1967): Set in Paris. Kidnappers, evil twins, and a complex plot. Stars Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore.

• Jewel Thief (1967): A whodunit with the proverbial twist in the tale. Stars Dev Anand, Ashok Kumar, Vyjayantimala. Directed by Vijay Anand.

• Farz (1967): Hindi film attempt at a spy thriller. Stars Jeetendra, Babita.

• Upkar (1967): Two brothers in a poor village are devoted to each other; Manoj Kumar gives up his ambitions so that his brother (Prem Chopra) can stay in school.

• Teesri Manzil (1966): Sunita (Asha Parekh) goes looking for her sister's killer and ends up falling in love with him (Shammi Kapoor). Directed by Vijay Anand. R.D. Burman's film music is regarded as a classic.

• Mera Saaya (1966): Drama. Sunil Dutt plays a widowed lawyer who meets a woman (Sadhana) claiming to be his wife.

• Waqt (1965) : Yash Chopra film about a family separated by an earthquake. Stars Raj Kumar, Sunil Dutt, Shashi Kapoor, Sadhana, and Sharmila Tagore

• Guide (1965): Based on the popular novel, "The Guide" by R.K.Narayan. A scoundrel becomes a saint despite himself. Stars Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman.

• Jab Jab Phool Khile (1965): A love story between a poor man (Shashi Kapoor) and a rich girl (Nanda).

• Dosti (1964): Two friends, separated families, a missing sister. Stars Sudhir Kumar, Sushil Kumar, Sanjay Khan, and Leela Mishra.

• Sangam (1964): A love triangle. Stars Raj Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar, and Vyjayantimala.

• Haqeeqat (1964): Chetan Anand's war film based on the 1962 India-China war. Stars Balraj Sahni, Dharmendra, Priya Rajvansh, Vijay Anand.

• Bandini (1963): Bimal Roy tale of love, jealousy, and murder. Stars Nutan, Ashok Kumar, and Dharmendra.

• Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962): A country boy Guru Dutt watches the dissolution of a great family. Meena Kumari plays the long-suffering daughter-in-law.

• Ganga Jamuna (1961) : Dilip Kumar's only production. A story of two brothers on opposite sides of the law. Starring Dilip Kumar and dancer Vyjayantimala.

• Junglee (1961) : A light-hearted musical. Starred Shammi Kapoor (in his rich playboy persona) and introduced Saira Banu.

• Kanoon (1960) : B.R. Chopra's songless courtroom drama. Stars Rajendra Kumar, Nanda and Ashok Kumar.

• Mughal-e-Azam (1960): The son of the Moghul Emperor defies him for love of a beautiful dancing-girl (Madhubala). A lavish production for its time, featuring a score by Naushad and poetic Urdu dialogue. The film was recently colorized and re-issued.

[] 1950s

• Sujata (1959): Bimal Roy directs the story of a lower caste girl adopted by an upper caste family. Stars Nutan, Sunil Dutt, Shashikala .

• Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959): Guru Dutt's mation on the fickleness of celluloid fame, starring Guru Dutt and Waheeda Rehman.

• Madhumati (1958): Directed by Bimal Roy. A story of reincarnation and revenge. Stars Dilip Kumar, Vyjayantimala, and Pran.

• Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958): A comedy starring Kishore Kumar, and his two brothers, Anup Kumar and Ashok Kumar. Songs by Kishore and Asha Bhosle, music by SD Burman.

• Pyaasa (1957): Guru Dutt's classic about a poet not appreciated while alive, and famous when presumed dead. The movie starred Guru Dutt, Waheeda Rehman, and Mala Sinha.

• Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1957): A former jailer (V. Shantaram) rehabilitates hardened prisoners by welcoming them onto his family farm, where they learn to work and cooperate.

• Mother India (1957): Heroic peasant woman (Nargis) does her duty towards her husband and sons despite heart-breaking obstacles. This movie was nominated in the "Best Foreign Film" category of the Oscars.

• Chori Chori (1956): A runaway heiress (Nargis) and a journalist (Raj Kapoor)fall in love.

• Jagte Raho (1956): A poor villager (Raj Kapoor) travels to Calcutta to find a better life. Alas, he finds only corruption in the city.

• Kabuliwalla (1956): Based on a Rabindranath Tagore story of a poor spice seller from Kabul who befriends a little girl. Stars Balraj Sahni.

• C.I.D. (1956) - Guru Dutt's film team made this crime thriller, starring Dev Anand, Shakila, Waheeda Rehman, and Johny Walker. Directed by Raj Khosla

• Devdas (1955): Bimal Roy's version, the third adaptation (second with sound) of Sarat Chandra's novel. Stars Dilip Kumar , Suchitra Sen and Vyjayantimala. Critically the most acclaimed of the four versions of Devdas to date.

• Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955) One of India's first colour films. A lovely courtesan studies dancing under a strict guru, and falls in love in defiance of his orders to think only of dance. Many lavish dance sequences.

• Shree 420 (1955): Raj Kapoor comes to Bombay to find work, and ends up becoming a swindler, or 420. Famous for the opening song Mera Joota Hai Japani.

• Aar Paar (1954): A romance in which two women fall in love with a taxi-driver (Guru Dutt), who is keen to become rich. The film is well known for its songs.

• Do Bigha Zameen (1953): Bimal Roy's classic of a poor farmer ( Balraj Sahni) who becomes a rickshaw puller in Calcutta.

• Aan (1952): Mehboob Khan directed this historical swashbuckling romance, which stars Dilip Kumar, Premnath, Nadira, and Nimmi.

• Baazi (1951): A man (Dev Anand) forced into crime, a gangster moll (Geeta Bali) who dies to save him. Also starring Dev Anand's wife-to-be Kalpana Kartik. Directed by Guru Dutt and written by Balraj Sahni.

• Awaara (1951): A young man (Raj Kapoor, who directed and starred) is rejected by his father, a judge, and turns to crime. He is redeemed, in the end, by his love for a young lawyer (Nargis). The film, especially the title song Awaara Hoon, was famously popular in China, the Soviet Union, Turkey, and much of the Mideast and Africa.

[] 1940s

• Shaheed (1948) : A patriotic film about the Indian independence movement. Stars Dilip Kumar, Kamini Kaushal.

• Barsaat (1949) : A love story, with Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Premnath, and Nimmi.

• Mahal (1949): Ghost thriller. Directed by Kamal Amrohi. Stars Ashok Kumar and Madhubala.

• Andaz (1949): A love triangle. Stars Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Nargis. This is the only film in which Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar appeared together.

• Kismet (1943). Directed by Gyan Mukherjee. Stars Ashok Kumar as a pickpocket trying to make it big.

• Sikander (1941): Historical drama based on Alexander the Great's invasion of India. Stars Prithviraj Kapoor and Sohrab Modi.

[] 1930s

• Pukar (1939): Sohrab Modi directed this historical film, based on the legend of Jahangir's justice. Stars Sohrab Modi and Naseem Banu.

• Achut Kanya ( 1936): A Brahmin boy ( Ashok Kumar) falls in love with a lower caste girl (Devika Rani).

• Devdas (1935): The second movie adaptation of a popular Bengali novel, written by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1917. Families concerned only with wealth and social position thwart true love.

• Toofan Mail (1934): Considered to have laid down the basis of filmi music for years to come. Had a classic title track, considered widely as a timeless hit.

• Alam Ara (1931): First talkie movie in India.