Directed by Priyadarshan, it's one of the best movies ever made in India based on realistic events. Casting is top notch. Ajay Devgan, Akshay Khanna, Paresh Rawal, Pankaj Tripathi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Bipasha etc.
2. Aamir(2008):
I can write about these movies but I shouldn't reveal stories of thrillers. So trust me and give a go!
I can say one thing, this movie has one of the most gripping stories ever in Bollywood. Fast paced with twist and turns, you blink, you miss type! So good.
3. Jewel Thief (1967):
A Vijay Anand masterclass. Probably Bollywood's 1st ever serial crime movie director. Also Jewel Thief maybe bollywood's first ever spy thriller, I don't know. There's Dev Anand, Tanuja, Vyjayantimala, Ashok Kumar. Watch this if you like crime thrillers!
4. Karthik calling Karthik(2010):
Psychological-thriller. Unique. Engaging. Great performance from Farhan Akhtar and Deepika.
5. Samay: When time strikes(2003)
It's based on kidnapping. Psychological thriller. Sushmita Sen's probably the best ever performance. Sushant Singh, an underrated gem of an actor in our industry and Jackie Shroff is there. Watch it!
6. The stoneman Murders(2009)
The genius, Kay Kay Menon is there. He is the cop searching for the notorious serial killer. And extra information is here in the movie poster. Have a look.
7. Rahasya (2015):
Investigation thriller. Very very engaging. Fast paced. Enjoyable.
(Watch Black Friday also. Kay Kay Menon is there as RAKESH MARIA. It's base on 1993 Bombay blastings).
8. Ek Hasina Thi( 2004):
A Sriram Raghavan masterclass ( Andhadhun director). Career best performance of Urmila after Kaun.
Special mentions: ( Urmila on Kaun, Sriram Raghavan's Johny Goddar )
9. Khiladi (1992) and Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983):
List can't be full without an Abbas-Mastan movie! There are probably 10-15 Khiladi series movies, but the 1st one was simply brilliant.
Jaane Bhi Do yaaro is cult classic. It's not a proper thriller, it's satire. Must must watch.
10. Sarfarosh (1999):
People often talked about Aamir's 3 Idiots, Dangal, PK, Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par, Rang de Basanti, Andaz Apna Apna, Dil Chahta hai, Jo jeeta wohi Sikander. Such iconic films. But Sarfarosh may be Aamir's one of less talked gems. Such iconic songs also!
Special mentions: Gupt(1997), Woh Kaun thi(1964), Gumnaam(1965), Khuda Hafiz 2 (2022), Talaash (2012), Madhumati (1958), Ittefaq (1969), Manorama Six feet under (2007), Table No 21 ( 2013), Ugly (2014), 13B (2009), Lootcase(2020), Ludo(2020), A Thursday (2022).
We all know the story of Swades. NASA Scientist Mohan Bhargav visits India to see his Kaveri Amma. Let's look at how Mohan's personality changes time to time.
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Personality transition:
Just think about first 15-20 mins of Mohan. Wants to go back to US with Kaveri Amma as soon as possible. Reaches Charanpur with the Caravan, visits his childhood village, but don't really want to 'explore' the village. Just roams casually.
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Meeting with Gita:
He meets Gita, his childhood friend. But at this moment, he don't think highly of 'Indian womens'. He sleeps at his Caravan. Yeah, at Caravan, not in Amma's house. Also Don't spend much time with Kaveri Amma and the people of Charanpur yet.
I certainly feel it could get Oscar nominations if it was send. Pathbreaking in Indian cinema. Some of visuals creators showed, breathtaking. It probably took 4-5 'Rainy seasons' to made this. You can't miss this
2. Jagga Jasoos:
Like Tumbadd, it's also pathbreaking in Indian cinema. Satyajit Ray had done this before with limited budget, 'Adventure with lyrical rhymes' in 'Hirak Rajar Deshe'. This time Anurag Basu pulled off something like that with breathtaking visuals & cinematography.
3. Udaan:
Films that made Bollywood think about it's future & existence, Udaan is one of them. Films that made international critiques to watch bollywood, Udaan is one of the firsts. Groundbreaking. Udaan made Cannes Film festival audiences to give standing ovations.
Favourite Sports/sports-related movies(Indian): A thread
1. Chak de India:
Life is all about comebacks, no? And we can always do a Kabir Khan or can do what 🇮🇳 women's hockey team did in the movie. The song 'Chak de India' almost became our sports anthem. Inspiration for all.
2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag:
Farhan Akhtar, whom I have considered as the most versatile artist in bollywood, had certainly raised the bar as Milkha Singh. Each & every frame, he was brilliant. The sprints looked so realistic. And the way director connects the dots of Milkha, wow!
3. Iqbal:
Iqbal is a cricket-obsessed deaf & dumb boy and the movie shows his journey of becoming a cricketer and eventually playing for the Indian National Cricket team. A drunkard coach, Nasiruddin Shah helped him to achieve his goal. Whenever you feel depressed, watch this!
Happy birthday Sivy. Although I started twitter long before, I actively using this for 1-2 months. For this short period, I have come across many people but nobody is getting more love than you! Ofc there's a reason, in this era of comparisons and hate, you are true to your idol.
You don't troll anyone except those are bound to be trolled. You are kind, generous, and love our beautiful game so much. You have proper cricketing brain which should be appreciated. Probably you are sleeping now , so after getting up when you sip your morning coffee, I hope...
there will be a cute smile in your face after reading this. Enjoy your day. Happy birthday to the best Kane Williamson fan I have known. Stay happy, stay healthy, stay like this forever. Wish your all dreams come true one day. Happy birthday once again brother. God bless you.
I have seen many saying it showed Anti-India. Maybe! I have seen it purely entertainment basis and I call it 'Sholay' of Indian web-show. Just like Sholay, It has everything: thrill, drama, action, comedy, family, songs.
2. Panchayat & Gullak
There should be separate reviews of these two masterclass, whenever you feel bored, tired, disinterested, depressed or feel low, you can watch both of these. So simple yet so witty.
3. Little Things and Soulmates:
I can watch Little Things any moment. The feel good factor, the fights of Dhruv-Kavya, the daily life struggles, the work-life balance, parent-child relationship, their evolution, so good to watch.