111 Essential Art Films from Indian Cinema

111 titles

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101 Ankur: The SeedlingMovie · 1974 · 122mIn a small Indian village, a poor woman is left alone when her husband, an alcoholic, deserts her after stealing fermented palm sap. She finds herself increasingly drawn to the young heir who has recently returned to manage the family estate and is about to be married.Stream on IMDb 7.8TMDB 6.0
102 The RitualMovie · 1977 · 108mIn a village far from home, a young Brahmin boy and a young widow, isolated by her status, develop a close friendship.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.8
103 Chashme BuddoorMovie · 1981 · 145mOmi and Jai, two guys who spend most of their time avoiding work, try to win over the new girl in their building, but completely fail. Their quiet roommate, a bookish and shy guy, unexpectedly succeeds with her, much to Omi and Jai's annoyance. Determined to hide their embarrassing defeat, Omi and Jai devise silly plans to separate the couple and keep their humiliation a secret.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.5
104 Bhuvan ShomeMovie · 1969 · 96mBhuvan Shome is a solitary widower, known for his strong will and strict ways. Reflecting on a life of unwavering resolve and a lack of joy, Bhuvan Shome, a deeply unenthusiastic man, decides to take a holiday to escape.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9
105 SaaranshMovie · 1984 · 137mA retired school teacher and his wife navigate life following the death of their son, who was killed in a mugging in New York City.Stream on IMDb 8.1TMDB 6.5
106 Harishchandrachi FactoryMovie · 2009 · 96mIn 1913, the Indian film industry comes into being thanks to Dadasaheb Phalke's work on *Raja Harishchandra*, a pioneering feature-length, black and white silent film – India's very first.IMDb 8.4TMDB 6.5
107 PartyMovie · 1984 · 113mA glamorous party in Bombay celebrates Divakar's achievements in arts and film. But the festivities are disrupted by rumors, unwelcome attendees, and the discovery of a body.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1
108 UmbarthaMovie · 1982 · 151mFollowing her husband’s death, Mrs. Mahajan manages four institutions and enjoys a comfortable life with her two sons, Dr. Mohan and his wife Maya, and Advocate Subhash Mahajan, his wife Savitri, and their daughter Rani. Savitri feels unfulfilled and desires a career. She secures a position as Superintendent of a Women's Reformatory Home in Sangamwadi, a move met with opposition from Rani, Subhash, and the rest of the family. However, Savitri is determined to pursue her new opportunity.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.6
109 DuvidhaMovie · 1973 · 82mA young man, recently married and away on business, becomes the object of an obsessive ghost's affection. The ghost, captivated by the bride, assumes the husband's identity and begins to live with her.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0
110 MandiMovie · 1983 · 167mThe people who work at a brothel face personal conflicts alongside mounting pressure. They're being pushed to relocate by ambitious developers and a politician who opposes sex work.Stream on IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.2
111 Neecha NagarMovie · 1946 · 102mWealthy landlord Sarkar plans to dump all waste in the village to clear the land for a new development. The impoverished villagers protest this plan, with Balraj leading the opposition.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.0