Top 5 Bollywood Movies.

Top 5 Bollywood Movies.

 Bollywood is one of the world's largest centers of film production, producing an average of 1,500 films annually. With its colorful and vibrant films, India's film industry has a rich history of entertaining audiences around the world. In this blog, we'll be discussing the top 5 Bollywood movies that left a lasting impression on Indian cinema and the global film industry.

1. "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" - directed by S. S. Rajamouli, this epic historical action film is a towering achievement in Indian cinema. It features stunning visuals, a gripping storyline, and dramatic action scenes that left audiences spellbound. The film stars Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, and Anushka Shetty in lead roles, and grossed over ₹1,810 crore worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Indian film to date.

Baahubali: 2 

Directed by> S. S. Rajamouli

Screenplay by > S. S. Rajamouli

Story by > V. Vijayendra Prasad

Produced by >Shobu Yarlagadda Prasad Devineni

Starring > Prabhas , Rana Daggubati , Anushka Shetty , Tamannaah , Ramya Krishna , Sathyaraj , Nassar. 

Cinematography> K. K. Senthil Kumar

Edited by > Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao

Music by > M. M. Keeravani

Production company >Arka Media Works

Distributed by > Arka Media Works (Telugu)

Global United Media (Malayalam)

Studio Green, Sri Thenandal Films (Tamil)

Dharma Productions, AA Films (Hindi)

Release date > 10 July 2015.

Running time > 158 minutes[1] (Telugu)

159 minutes[2] (Tamil)

Country > India

Languages > Telugu ,Tamil. 

Budget ₹180 crore[3]

Box office est. ₹780 crore[4][a]

MOVIE STORY > 

The film's story was written by Rajamouli's father V. Vijayendra Prasad, who randomly told him a story about Sivagami, a woman who carries a baby in her hand while crossing a river, and a few years later about Kattappa, which intrigued Rajamouli. His fascination with Mahabharata and the tales of Amar Chitra Katha and Chandamama further fuelled his interest in the story. However, it took the writers three months to complete the final draft. The soundtrack and background score were composed by M. M. Keeravani, while the cinematography, production design, and VFX were handled by K. K. Senthil Kumar, Sabu Cyril and V. Srinivas Mohan respectively.

The film was made on a budget of ₹180 crore ($28 million),[b] making it the most expensive Indian film at its time of release. The film opened worldwide on 10 July 2015 along with the dubbed versions in Hindi and Malayalam. It received nationwide and universal acclaim for Rajamouli's direction, story, visual effects, cinematography, themes, action sequences, music, and performances,[10] and became a record-breaking box office success. It was also praised by the actors of the film industry alike and, along with its successor, is widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian epic action films.[11][12] With a worldwide box office gross of ₹565.34–650 crore ($93–100 million),[b] it became the highest-grossing Telugu film and the second highest-grossing Indian film worldwide. It is currently the eleventh highest-grossing Indian film worldwide. Its Hindi dubbed version also broke several records by becoming the highest-grossing dubbed film in Hindi of all time. Both budget and box office records have since been surpassed by Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, the highest grossing film in India of all time.

The Telugu version of Baahubali: The Beginning became the first Indian film to be nominated for American Saturn Awards, receiving five nominations at the 42nd ceremony, including Best Fantasy Film and Best Supporting Actress. It received several accolades such as the National Film Award for Best Feature Film, and the National Award for Best Special Effects. At the 63rd Filmfare Awards South it won five awards from ten nominations, including Best Telugu Film, Best Director - Telugu for Rajamouli and Best Supporting Actress - Telugu for Ramya Krishna respectively.

2. "Dangal" - directed by Nitesh Tiwari, this biographical sports drama was a game-changer in Indian cinema. The film tells the true story of a wrestler and his daughters, who defied cultural norms and societal expectations to achieve athletic success. Lead actor Aamir Khan delivered a powerhouse performance, and the film grossed over ₹2,000 crore worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film at that time.

DANGAL : 

Directed by > Nitesh Tiwari

Written by > Nitesh Tiwari , Piyush Gupta , Shreyas Jain , Nikhil Meharotra. 

Story by > Curation: Nitesh Tiwari

Concept: Divya V. Rao

Produced by > Aamir Khan , Kiran Rao. , Siddharth Roy Kapur. 

Starring > Aamir Khan , Sakshi Tanwar , Fatima Sana Shaikh , Zaira Wasim, Sanya Malhotra , Aparshakti Khurana.. 

Narrated by > Aparshakti Khurana

Cinematography > Satyajit Pande (Setu)[1]

Edited by > Ballu Saluja

Music by > Pritam

Production companies > Aamir Khan Productions

Walt Disney Pictures India

Distributed by > UTV Motion Pictures

Release dates > 21 December 2016 (United States)

23 December 2016 (India)

Running time > 161 minutes[2]

Country > India

Language > Hindi[a]

Budget > ₹70 crore[3]

Box office > ₹1,968−2,200 crore[

Development on the film began in early 2013 when Tiwari began writing the script. Khan had interviewed the Phogat sisters in 2014 on his talk show Satyamev Jayate, before Tiwari approached him with the script months later, after which Khan became the lead actor and producer. Set primarily in the Indian state of Haryana, principal photography commenced in September 2015 in the neighbouring Punjab.[8] Satyajit Pande served as the cinematographer and Ballu Saluja as the editor. Pritam scored the film's background music and soundtrack, lyrics for which were written by Amitabh Bhattacharya.[9][10] Kripa Shankar Patel Bishnoi, a coach with the Indian women's wrestling team, trained Khan and the cast for the wrestling sequences.[11]

After a North American premiere on 21 December 2016, Dangal was released worldwide on 23 December and received positive reviews from critics, with praise centered on the film's "honest" depiction of a real-life story and Khan's performance, including the emotional weight. It was also screened at the Beijing International Film Festival in April 2017 and second BRICS festival in June 2017.[12] At the 62nd Filmfare Awards, it won four awards: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor (Khan) and Best Action (Shyam).[13] At the 64th National Film Awards, Wasim won Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Geeta's younger self. Overseas, Dangal won the inaugural Best Asian Film award at Australia's 7th AACTA Awards,[14][15] 2017's Best Foreign Film and Top Foreign Actor (for Aamir Khan) from China's Douban Film Awards,[16][17][18] and two Jackie Chan Action Movie Awards,[19] and was nominated in the Asian Brilliant Stars category at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival.[20]

Dangal was a commercial success, setting several records at the box office including highest-grossing Indian film, the 28th highest-grossing non-English film,[21][22] and the 19th highest-grossing sports film worldwide.[23] Produced on a budget of ₹70 crore (US$10.42 million),[3] the film grossed ₹1,968−2,200 crore[4][5][24] (US$311–330 million)[25] worldwide by various different estimates, including $216.2 million in China,[26] becoming one of the country's top 20 highest-grossing films[27] and the highest-grossing non-English foreign film in China. According to some estimates, it remains the only Indian film to cross the ₹2000 crore mark, to this day.[28] The film has also been watched more than 400 million times on Chinese streaming platforms, as of November 2018.[29][30][31]

3. "Sholay" - directed by Ramesh Sippy, this 1975 action-adventure film is considered a classic of Indian cinema. The movie featured an all-star cast, including Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, and Hema Malini, and tells the story of two criminals who are hired to stop a ruthless bandit. The film was praised for its action sequences, memorable characters, and iconic dialogues, and is still considered one of the greatest Indian movies of all time.

Sholay:

Directed by > Ramesh Sippy

Written by > Salim–Javed

Produced by > G. P. Sippy

Starring > Dharmendra , Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini, Amitabh Bachchan , Jaya Bhaduri , Amjad Khan..

Cinematography > Dwarka Divecha

Edited by > M. S. Shinde

Music by > R. D. Burman

Production companies> United Producers Sippy Films

Distributed by > Sippy Films

Release date > 15 August 1975

Running time > 204 minutes[1][a]

Country > India

Language > Hindi

Budget> ₹30 million[2]

The film was shot in the rocky terrain of Ramanagara, in the southern state of Karnataka, over a span of two and a half years. After the Central Board of Film Certification mandated the removal of several violent scenes, Sholay was released with a length of 198 minutes. In 1990, the original director's cut of 204 minutes became available on home media. When first released, Sholay received negative critical reviews and a tepid commercial response, but favourable word-of-mouth publicity helped it to become a box office success. It broke records for continuous showings in many theatres across India, and ran for more than five years at Mumbai's Minerva theatre. The film was also an overseas success in the Soviet Union. It was the highest-grossing Indian film ever at the time, and was the highest-grossing film in India up until Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994). By numerous accounts, Sholay remains one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time, adjusted for inflation.

Sholay is often regarded as one of the greatest and most influential Indian film of all time. It was ranked first in the British Film Institute's 2002 poll of "Top 10 Indian Films" of all time. In 2005, the judges of the 50th Filmfare Awards named it the Best Film of 50 Years. The film is a Dacoit Western (sometimes called a "Curry Western"), combining the conventions of Indian dacoit films with that of Spaghetti Westerns along with elements of Samurai cinema. Sholay is also a defining example of the masala film, which mixes several genres in one work. Scholars have noted several themes in the film, such as glorification of violence, conformation to feudal ethos, debate between social order and mobilised usurpers, homosocial bonding, and the film's role as a national allegory. The combined sales of the original soundtrack, scored by R. D. Burman, and the dialogues (released separately), set new sales records. The film's dialogues and certain characters became extremely popular, contributing to numerous cultural memes and becoming part of India's daily vernacular. In January 2014, Sholay was re-released to theatres in the 3D format.

4. "Mughal-e-Azam" - directed by K. Asif, this 1960 period drama is a landmark film in Indian cinema. Set in the 16th century, it tells the story of a prince who falls in love with a courtesan, whose love is opposed by his father, the Mughal emperor. The film features stunning sets, exquisite costumes, and timeless music, and stars Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, and Prithviraj Kapoor. Even decades after its release, "Mughal-e-Azam" continues to be a masterpiece and a favorite of Indian audiences.

Mughal-e-Azam  ( transl. The Great Mughal) is a 1960 Indian epic historical drama film produced and directed by K. Asif. Starring Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, and Durga Khote, it follows the love affair between Mughal Prince Salim (who went on to become Emperor Jahangir) and Anarkali, a court dancer.

Directed by > K. Asif

Written by> Aman Kamal, Amrohi , K. Asif ,  Wajahat Mirza , Ehsan Rizvi

Based on > Anārkalī by Imtiaz Ali Taj

Produced by > K. Asif

Starring > Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Madhubala , Durga Khote,. 

Cinematography > R. D. Mathur

Edited by > Dharamvir

Music by > Naushad

Production company > Sterling Investment Corporation

Release date > 5 August 1960

Running time > 197 minutes

Country > India

Languages > Hindi , Urdu. 

Budget >  ₹10.5–15 million

The development of Mughal-e-Azam began in 1944, when Asif read a 1922 play called Anarkali, by the playwright Imtiaz Ali Taj, which is set in the reign of Emperor Akbar (1556–1605). Production was plagued by delays and financial uncertainty. Before its principal photography began in the early 1950s, the project had lost a financier and undergone a complete change of cast. Mughal-e-Azam cost more to produce than any previous Indian motion picture; the budget for a single song sequence exceeded that typical for an entire film of the period. The soundtrack, inspired by Indian classical and folk music, comprises 12 songs voiced by playback singer Lata Mangeshkar along with Mohammed Rafi, Shamshad Begum and classical singer Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, and is often cited among the finest in the history of Hindi cinema.

Mughal-e-Azam had the widest release of any Indian film up to that time, and patrons often queued all day for tickets. Released on 5 August 1960, it broke box office records in India and became the highest-grossing Indian film, a distinction it held for 15 years. The accolades awarded to the film include one National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards at the 8th Filmfare Awards. Mughal-e-Azam was the first black-and-white Hindi film to be digitally coloured, and the first in any language to be given a theatrical re-release. The colour version, released on 12 November 2004, was also a commercial success.

The film is widely considered to be a milestone of its genre, earning praise from critics for its grandeur and attention to detail, and the performances of its cast (especially that of Madhubala, who earned a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress). Film scholars have welcomed its portrayal of enduring themes, but question its historical accuracy.

5. "Mother India" - directed by Mehboob Khan, this 1957 epic drama is considered a seminal work in Indian cinema. The movie portrays the life of a poverty-stricken village woman who shatters societal norms and conventions to protect her family and preserve their dignity. The film features a powerful performance by lead actress Nargis, and won the Prix Internationale Award at the 1957 Cannes Film Festival. "Mother India" is a timeless classic that still resonates with Indian audiences today.

MOTHER INDIA  A remake of Khan's earlier film Aurat (1940), it is the story of a poverty-stricken village woman named Radha (Nargis), who in the absence of her husband, struggles to raise her sons and survive against a cunning money-lender amidst many troubles.

Directed by > Mehboob Khan

Written by> Wajahat Mirza , S. Ali Raza

Story by > Babubhai A. Mehta

Based on > Aurat by Mehboob Khan

Produced by > Mehboob Khan

Starring > Nargis , Sunil Dutt , Rajendra Kumar , Raaj Kumar

Cinematography > Faredoon A. Irani

Edited by > Shamsudin Kadri

Music by > Naushad

Production company > Mehboob Productions

Distributed by > Mehboob Productions

Release date > 25 October 1957 (India)

Running time > 172 minutes

Country > India

Language > Hindustani[1]

Budget > est. ₹6 million[2]

Box office > est. ₹80 million (India)[3]

The title of the film was chosen to counter American author Katherine Mayo's 1927 polemical book Mother India, which vilified Indian culture. Mother India metaphorically represents India as a nation in the aftermath of its independence in 1947, and alludes to a strong sense of Indian nationalism and nation-building. Allusions to Hindu mythology are abundant in the film, and its lead character has been seen as a metonymic representation of an Indian woman who reflects high moral values and the concept of what it means to be a mother to society through self-sacrifice. While some authors treat Radha as the symbol of women's empowerment, others see her cast in female stereotypes. The film was shot in Mumbai's Mehboob Studios and in the villages of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh. The music by Naushad introduced global music, including Western classical music and orchestra, to Hindi cinema.

The film was one of the most expensive Indian (Bollywood) productions and earned the highest revenue for any Indian film at that time. Adjusted for inflation, Mother India still ranks among the all-time Indian box office hits. It was released in India amid fanfare in October 1957 and had several high-profile screenings, including one at the capital, New Delhi, attended by the country's president and prime minister. Mother India became a definitive cultural classic and is regarded as one of the best films in Indian cinema. The film won the All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film, the Filmfare Best Film Award for 1957, and Nargis and Khan won the Best Actress and Best Director awards respectively. It was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, becoming the first Indian film to be ever nominated.

MOTHER INDIA STORY > 

The wedding of Radha (Nargis) and Shamu (Rajendra Kumar) is at hand, but the loan they take out to pay for the ceremony ends up leading to their ruin. Unable to pay the mounting interest rates, the couple is forced to give up three quarters of their crop to the moneylenders. Shamu works the fields in an attempt to alleviate their poverty, but a loose boulder crushes his arm, rendering him incapable of work and humiliated at his sudden inability to provide for his family.

In conclusion,

 these are just 5 of the countless Bollywood movies that have made an indelible impact on Indian cinema and the global film industry. Each of these films is a masterpiece of their own, and they showcase the creativity, diversity, and cultural richness of Indian cinema. Whether you're a long-time Bollywood fan or new to Indian films, these movies are definitely a must watch.