Although the love story is the backbone of the film, it is Emperor Akbar, from whom the film derives its name (“the Great Mughal”), who takes center stage as he is torn between love for his only son and the unforgiving demands of the Mughal Empire. But despite of all the grandeur, the film has a warm heart, and the dangers of the romance between Salim and Anarkali are infused into each glance they share. Asif’s enormous cast, opulent sets, intricately designed costumes and extravagantly staged battle scenes made the film the most expensive ever produced in India at the time. Mughal-e-AzamĪt the turn of the 17th century, Prince Salim falls in love with the court dancer Anarkali and wages war against his own father, Emperor Akbar, in order to marry her. Pioneering the technique of utilizing song lyrics as direct extensions of the film’s dialogue, Guru Dutt as the writer-producer-director-star paints a stirring portrait of the commodification of humanity. India entered its golden age of filmmaking in the 1950s when its long-awaited freedom from England and the hopes of a new government created a social tinderbox of great expectations and disillusionment. He becomes an overnight sensation, mourned by fans across the country, and the true Vijay is labeled an imposter. After befriending a prostitute who shelters him, Vijay is believed dead and his poetry “posthumously” lionized. Vijay is an unpublished poet, dismissed by his own family and scorned by socialites and his colleagues. Pyaasa, or “thirst,”is the story of one man’s search for compassion in the cold cynicism of post-independence Indian society.
The top 30 Films from 30 years of classic Hindi cinema (1949-1979): 1. This is cinema the way it was meant to be. They carry our souls through hardship and loss and revive our spirits with redemption. From village epics that grapple with our national identity to the nostalgic poetry of sudden disillusionment, classic Bollywood films transport us from the enchanting glamour of Bombay nightlife to the majestic gardens of Kashmir. Always wondered why a couple of young Harvard students like us love old Indian films so passionately? No matter what you think you know about Bollywood, t he movies on this list will change your understanding of Indian films like never before. Some on the list are beloved favorites of the industry, while others may surprise you.Īmong the winners are directors Guru Dutt, Bimal Roy and Raj Kapoor–names synonymous with masterpiece Indian cinema–each with multiple films among Bollywood’s all-time greatest. We included Hindi-language films made between the period of 1949-1979 on our list of the best classic Bollywood films ever made. Hundreds of films were scored and ranked across multiple dimensions of Bollywood cinema including: story, direction, performances, musical composition, as well as cultural impact and legacy. 55 – Classic Bollywood Revisited! at last present our definitive list of the Bollywood classics you absolutely must see before you die. Which films made the list of Bollywood’s best?
The top 30 greatest classic Bollywood films have been selected.
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