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. 106 new

    Roja

    1992, in 1 top list Check
  2. 30 new

    Agantuk

    1991 — a.k.a. The Stranger, in 6 top lists Check
  3. 14 new

    Figures of Thought

    1990, in 1 top list Check
  4. 10 new

    Siddeshwari

    1990, in 2 top lists Check
  5. 16 new

    Before My Eyes

    1989, in 1 top list Check
  6. 76 new

    Khayal Gatha

    1989 — a.k.a. The Khayal Saga, in 2 top lists Check
  7. 85 new

    Maine Pyar Kiya

    1989, in 1 top list Check
  8. 89 new

    Maya Miriga

    1988 — a.k.a. The Mirage, in 1 top list Check
  9. 23 new

    A Ship Aground

    1988, in 1 top list Check
  10. 15 new

    Amma Ariyan

    1986 — a.k.a. Report to Mother, in 1 top list Check
  11. 93 new

    Mukhamukham

    1985, in 1 top list Check
  12. 64 new

    Ghare-Baire

    1984 — a.k.a. The Home and the World, in 6 top lists Check
  13. 12 new

    Tarang

    1984, in 1 top list Check
  14. 5 new

    Elippathayam

    1982 — a.k.a. Rat-Trap, in 3 top lists Check
  15. 124 new

    Umbartha

    1982, in 1 top list Check
  16. 109 new

    Sandhya Ragam

    1981, in 1 top list Check
  17. 27 new

    Aakrosh

    1980 — a.k.a. Cry of the Wounded, in 2 top lists Check
  18. 33 new

    Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai

    1980 — a.k.a. What Makes Albert Pinto Angry?, in 1 top list Check
  19. 48 new

    Bhavni Bhavai

    1980 — a.k.a. A Folk Tale, in 1 top list Check
  20. 79 new

    Kummatty

    1979 — a.k.a. The Bogeyman, in 2 top lists Check
  21. 24 new

    Thampu

    1978 — a.k.a. The Circus Tent, in 1 top list Check
  22. 31 new

    Agraharathil Kazhuthai

    1977 — a.k.a. Donkey in a Brahmin Village, in 1 top list Check
  23. 34 new

    Amar Akbar Anthony

    1977 — a.k.a. Amar, Akbar and Anthony, in 4 top lists Check
  24. 49 new

    Bhumika

    1977, in 3 top lists Check
  25. 113 new

    Shatranj Ke Khilari

    1977 — a.k.a. The Chess Players, in 4 top lists Check
  26. 25 new

    Tibesti Too

    1976, in 1 top list Check
  27. 114 new

    Sholay

    1975 — a.k.a. Embers, in 11 top lists Check
  28. 40 new

    Atithi

    1974 — a.k.a. Guest, in 1 top list Check
  29. 63 new

    Garm Hava

    1974 — a.k.a. Scorching Winds, in 2 top lists Check
  30. 20 new

    Jukti, Takko Aar Gappo

    1974 — a.k.a. Reason, Debate and a Story, in 4 top lists Check
  31. 88 new

    Maya Darpan

    1972 — a.k.a. Mirror of Illusion, in 2 top lists Check
  32. 95 new

    Pakeezah

    1972 — a.k.a. Pure Heart, in 6 top lists Check
  33. 36 new

    Anand

    1971, in 2 top lists Check
  34. 3 new

    Aranyer Din Ratri

    1970 — a.k.a. Days and Nights in the Forest, in 5 top lists Check
  35. 108 new

    Samskara

    1970 — a.k.a. Funeral Rites, in 2 top lists Check
  36. 125 new

    Uski Roti

    1970 — a.k.a. Our Daily Bread, in 6 top lists Check
  37. 39 new

    Aradhana

    1969, in 1 top list Check
  38. 50 new

    Bhuvan Shome

    1969 — a.k.a. Mr. Shome, in 4 top lists Check
  39. 65 new

    Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne

    1969 — a.k.a. The Adventures of Goopy and Bagha, in 3 top lists Check
  40. 53 new

    Brahmachari

    1968, in 1 top list Check
  41. 19 new

    An Indian Day

    1968, in 1 top list Check
  42. 121 new

    Thillana Mohanambal

    1968, in 1 top list Check
  43. 17 new

    I Am Twenty

    1967, in 1 top list Check
  44. 71 new

    Jewel Thief

    1967, in 1 top list Check
  45. 94 new

    Nayak

    1966 — a.k.a. The Hero, in 3 top lists Check
  46. 119 new

    Teesri Kasam

    1966 — a.k.a. The Third Oath, in 3 top lists Check
  47. 120 new

    Teesri Manzil

    1966 — a.k.a. The Third Floor, in 1 top list Check
  48. 55 new

    Chemmeen

    1965, in 2 top lists Check
  49. 66 new

    Guide

    1965, in 3 top lists Check
  50. 11 new

    Subarnarekha

    1965, in 7 top lists Check
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Last updated on May 22, 2012; source