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Although the motion picture industry in India is one of the oldest and largest in the world—with literally thousands of productions released each year—films from that country have not been as well received as those from other countries. Known for their impressive musical numbers, melodramatic plots, and nationally beloved stars, Indian films have long been ignored by the West but are now at the forefront of cinema studies.

In 100 Essential Indian Films, Rohit K. Dasgupta and Sangeeta Datta identify and discuss significant works produced since the 1930s. Examining the output of different regional film industries throughout India, this volume offers a balance of box-office blockbusters, critical successes, and less-recognized cult classics.

While many studies of Indian films focus on a single language’s contributions, this encyclopedia offers a comprehensive guide to productions from across the country in various languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam, Assamese, Punjabi, Marathi, and English. 100 Essential Indian Films is an engaging volume that will appeal to both cinema scholars and those looking for an introduction to a vital component of world cinema.

The movies are ordered alphabetically by their english title.

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    Dookudu

    2011, in 0 top lists Check
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    Aligarh

    2015, in 0 top lists Check
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    Amar Akbar Anthony

    1977 — a.k.a. Amar, Akbar and Anthony, in 4 top lists Check
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    Bãhubali 2: The Conclusion

    2017 — a.k.a. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, in 1 top list Check
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    Bandit Queen

    1994, in 5 top lists Check
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    Mahanagar

    1963 — a.k.a. The Big City, in 6 top lists Check
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    Neem Annapurna

    1979 — a.k.a. Bitter Morsel, in 0 top lists Check
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    Padma Nadir Majhi

    1993 — a.k.a. Boatman of the River Padma, in 0 top lists Check
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    Bobby

    1973, in 1 top list Check
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    Bombay

    1995, in 2 top lists Check
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    Munde U.K. De: British by Right Punjabi by Heart

    2009, in 0 top lists Check
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    Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

    1995, in 5 top lists Check
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    Calcutta 71

    1971, in 0 top lists Check
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    Lage Raho Munna Bhai

    2006 — a.k.a. Carry On, Munna Bhai, in 0 top lists Check
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    Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai

    1987 — a.k.a. The Catastrophe, in 1 top list Check
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    Zanjeer

    1973 — a.k.a. The Chain, in 2 top lists Check
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    Meghe Dhaka Tara

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

    2014, in 2 top lists Check
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    Masaan

    2015, in 0 top lists Check
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    Devdas

    1935, in 0 top lists Check
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    Devdas

    2002, in 4 top lists Check
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    Sholay

    1975 — a.k.a. Embers, in 12 top lists Check
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    Mughal-E-Azam

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

    1981, in 0 top lists Check
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    Fire

    1996, in 2 top lists Check
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    Dostana

    2008, in 0 top lists Check
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    Kabuliwala

    1957, in 1 top list Check
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    Gangs of Wasseypur

    2012, in 3 top lists Check
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    Bancharamer Bagan

    1980, in 0 top lists Check
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    Devi

    1960 — a.k.a. The Goddess, in 6 top lists Check
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    Guide

    1965, in 3 top lists Check
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    Ardh Satya

    1983 — a.k.a. Half Truth, in 1 top list Check
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    Anand

    1971, in 2 top lists Check
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    Nayakan

    1987, in 0 top lists Check
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    I Am

    2010, in 0 top lists Check
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    Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

    1999 — a.k.a. Straight from the Heart, in 1 top list Check
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    Kandukondain Kandukondain

    2000 — a.k.a. I Have Found It, in 1 top list Check
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    Amar Prem

    1971, in 0 top lists Check
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    Chhadmabeshi

    1971 — a.k.a. Disguised, in 0 top lists Check
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    Indian

    1996, in 0 top lists Check
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    Jeans

    1998, in 0 top lists Check
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    Jewel Thief

    1967, in 1 top list Check
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    Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

    1983 — a.k.a. Who Pays the Piper, in 3 top lists Check
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    Aradhana

    1969, in 1 top list Check
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    Charulata

    1964 — a.k.a. The Lonely Wife, in 10 top lists Check
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    The Lunchbox

    2013, in 0 top lists Check
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    Madhumati

    1958, in 2 top lists Check
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    Maqbool

    2003, in 1 top list Check
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    Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

    1962 — a.k.a. King, Queen and Slave, in 3 top lists Check
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    Golmaal

    1979 — a.k.a. Hanky Panky, in 0 top lists Check
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