Top 10 most iconic Movies of Indian cinema

Apart from Hollywood films on the global stage, French films and Iranian films have gained fans worldwide. Great filmmakers in certain languages use epic tales to appeal to bilingual viewers. Some of these Indian language films have also won the appreciation of international filmgoers. The International Film Critics Association, FIPRESCI, has chosen the top 10 Indian films of all time.
Here is the entire list of the Top 10 Most Iconic Indian Films.

1. Pather Panchali (1955)

The credit for introducing Indian cinema to the world goes to this Bengali film. It was created by Satyajit Ray. The film tells the story of a boy named Abu who struggles to live his daily life in an Indian village. Badoor Panjali was nominated for Best Foreign Film at the 28th Oscars. But did not succeed.

2. Meghe Dhaka Tara (1960)

Ritvik Khattak directed Meghe Dhaka Tara. His debut picture, ‘Meghe Dhaka Tara,’ is the first of a trilogy. It refers to a star that is enveloped by clouds. Komal Kantar and Subarnareka are his following two films.

3. Bhuvan Shome (1969)

The Hindi film ‘Bhuvan Shome’ established Mrinal Sen as a major screen personality in India and the international face of Indian alternative cinema. Bhuvan Shome, a middle-aged widower, is a strict railway officer. Bhuvan Shome, a middle-aged widower, is a strict railway officer. To escape from the workload, he goes on vacation to a Gujarat village with no basic facilities. His cart journey towards the village is hampered by a frightened run by a buffalo that gets in the way. But when Gauri saw the buffalo, Gauri called it ‘Sheetal’ and went home after it. Bhuvan’s hard existence is brightened by Gauri’s loveliness and devotion.

Bhuvan’s rustic days gradually shape him. Bhuvan arrives in the city as a completely different person, his conceit and arrogance vanished. When he arrives at the office, he realizes he can’t get away from his difficult existence. The pearly grin of the village queen Gauri flashed across his memory. This time, though, Bhuvan is an officer who values his employees! Bhuvan’s transformation was brought about by his affection for the local people and their basic way of life.

4. Elippathayam (1981)

Elippathayam means ‘mouse trap’ in Malayalam and this film which was released in 1981 has participated in various film festivals and won awards. The film is considered by critics to be one of the most notable films directed by the film’s director Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Mirroring the current state of Kerala’s old feudal life, the hero of this story is like a rat caught in a rat trap.

5. Ghatashraaddha (1977)

Ghatashraaddha means ‘the ritual’. This is a Kannada language film from 1977. Girish Kasaravalli directed the film. The primary actors are Meena Guttappa, Narayana Bhatt, and Ajith Kumar. It is based on a novel by well-known Kannada author U. Ira Ananthamurthy.

6. Garm Hava (1974)

M. S. Sathyu directed the 1973 Indian drama film Garm Hava, which starred Balraj Sahni. In post-partition India, a Muslim entrepreneur and his family fight for their liberties in a country that was originally once theirs.

7. Charulata (1964)

Charulata is a Bengali language film from 1964. Satyajit Roy directs the film, which also stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee, and others. The film received the Vendamarai Award, India’s National Film Award for films released in 1965.
In Berlin in 1964, the film received the Silver Bear Award for Best Direction.

8. Ankur (1974)

Ankur refers to “The Seedling.” It is a 1974 Indian color film. It was Shyam Benegal’s first feature film, and it marked the debuts of Indian actors Anant Nag and Shabana Azmi. Ankur is a complicated film that analyses human behavior in general and places a strong emphasis on characterization, despite the fact that the tale is not fictitious. Lakshmi and Surya are the main characters in the storyline.

9. Pyaasa (1957)

Pyaasa is a word that means thirsty. Guru Dutt produced and directed the 1957 Indian Hindi drama film, which stars Mala Sinha, Waheeda Rehman, Rehman, and Johnny Walker. It is set in Calcutta and follows the dissatisfied Urdu poet Vijay, whose writings are rejected by publishers and chastised for focusing on societal themes rather than romantic ones. The film covers his interactions with the golden-hearted prostitute Gulabo and his previous fiancée Meena, including how the former assists him in getting his poems published, the popularity of his writings, and his personal connection with Gulabo.

10. Sholay (1975)

Sholay, directed by Ramesh Sippy and released on Independence Day 1975, has been recognized as one of India’s biggest hits entertainment to this day. Sholay, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Amjad Khan, Sanjeev Kumar, and Hema Malini, was critically criticized upon its initial release. However, during the third week, supporters began to swarm the theatre. The film had a golden jubilee in 60 theatres and a silver jubilee in over 100. The film’s songs, created by RD Burman, were also heard and liked throughout India.

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