National Film Archive of India's 125 Great Indian Films

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In 1995, FIAF asked National film archives to send lists of films important in Film History, Film and The Other Arts, Film and Reality, and National Productions. This list has all the Indian films nominated by the National Film Archive of India. The first 26 in the first 3 categories, followed by 99 from the National category.

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  1. 8 new

    Pather Panchali

    1955, in 21 top lists Check
  2. 2 new

    Apur Sansar

    1959 — a.k.a. The World of Apu, in 19 top lists Check
  3. 1 new

    Aparajito

    1956 — a.k.a. The Unvanquished, in 15 top lists Check
  4. 70 new

    Jalsaghar

    1958 — a.k.a. The Music Room, in 14 top lists Check
  5. 13 new

    Charulata

    1964 — a.k.a. The Lonely Wife, in 10 top lists Check
  6. 91 new

    Meghe Dhaka Tara

    1960 — a.k.a. The Cloud-Capped Star, in 12 top lists Check
  7. 102 new

    Pyaasa

    1957, in 10 top lists Check
  8. 22 new

    The River

    1951, in 9 top lists Check
  9. 83 new

    Mahanagar

    1963 — a.k.a. The Big City, in 6 top lists Check
  10. 47 new

    Mother India

    1957, in 9 top lists Check
  11. 114 new

    Sholay

    1975 — a.k.a. Embers, in 12 top lists Check
  12. 11 new

    Subarnarekha

    1965, in 7 top lists Check
  13. 3 new

    Aranyer Din Ratri

    1970 — a.k.a. Days and Nights in the Forest, in 5 top lists Check
  14. 59 new

    Devi

    1960 — a.k.a. The Goddess, in 6 top lists Check
  15. 94 new

    Nayak

    1966 — a.k.a. The Hero, in 3 top lists Check
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    Kaagaz Ke Phool

    1959 — a.k.a. Paper Flowers, in 6 top lists Check
  17. 42 new

    Awaara

    1951 — a.k.a. The Tramp, in 6 top lists Check
  18. 18 new

    India: Matri Bhumi

    1959, in 5 top lists Check
  19. 92 new

    Mughal-E-Azam

    1960 — a.k.a. The Emperor of the Mughals, in 8 top lists Check
  20. 5 new

    Elippathayam

    1982 — a.k.a. Rat-Trap, in 3 top lists Check
  21. 64 new

    Ghare-Baire

    1984 — a.k.a. The Home and the World, in 6 top lists Check
  22. 113 new

    Shatranj Ke Khilari

    1977 — a.k.a. The Chess Players, in 4 top lists Check
  23. 125 new

    Uski Roti

    1970 — a.k.a. Our Daily Bread, in 6 top lists Check
  24. 30 new

    Agantuk

    1991 — a.k.a. The Stranger, in 6 top lists Check
  25. 95 new

    Pakeezah

    1972 — a.k.a. Pure Heart, in 6 top lists Check
  26. 62 new

    Do Bigha Zamin

    1953, in 4 top lists Check
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    Siddeshwari

    1990, in 2 top lists Check
  28. 20 new

    Jukti, Takko Aar Gappo

    1974 — a.k.a. Reason, Debate and a Story, in 4 top lists Check
  29. 36 new

    Anand

    1971, in 2 top lists Check
  30. 66 new

    Guide

    1965, in 3 top lists Check
  31. 79 new

    Kummatty

    1979 — a.k.a. The Bogeyman, in 2 top lists Check
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    Ajantrik

    1958 — a.k.a. Pathetic Fallacy, in 5 top lists Check
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    Teen Kanya

    1961 — a.k.a. Three Daughters, in 1 top list Check
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    Bhuvan Shome

    1969 — a.k.a. Mr. Shome, in 4 top lists Check
  35. 115 new

    Shree 420

    1955 — a.k.a. Mr. 420, in 4 top lists Check
  36. 34 new

    Amar Akbar Anthony

    1977 — a.k.a. Amar, Akbar and Anthony, in 4 top lists Check
  37. 88 new

    Maya Darpan

    1972 — a.k.a. Mirror of Illusion, in 2 top lists Check
  38. 63 new

    Garm Hava

    1974 — a.k.a. Scorching Winds, in 2 top lists Check
  39. 107 new

    Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

    1962 — a.k.a. King, Queen and Slave, in 3 top lists Check
  40. 15 new

    Amma Ariyan

    1986 — a.k.a. Report to Mother, in 1 top list Check
  41. 9 new

    Sant Tukaram

    1937, in 5 top lists Check
  42. 76 new

    Khayal Gatha

    1989 — a.k.a. The Khayal Saga, in 2 top lists Check
  43. 81 new

    Madhumati

    1958, in 2 top lists Check
  44. 49 new

    Bhumika

    1977, in 3 top lists Check
  45. 65 new

    Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne

    1969 — a.k.a. The Adventures of Goopy and Bagha, in 3 top lists Check
  46. 31 new

    Agraharathil Kazhuthai

    1977 — a.k.a. Donkey in a Brahmin Village, in 1 top list Check
  47. 106 new

    Roja

    1992, in 1 top list Check
  48. 75 new

    Kalpana

    1948 — a.k.a. Imagination, in 5 top lists Check
  49. 85 new

    Maine Pyar Kiya

    1989, in 1 top list Check
  50. 21 new

    Rabindranath Tagore

    1961, in 1 top list Check
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Last updated on May 22, 2012; source