This is my list of "5" lesser known Hindi movies (post Lagaan) that I would recommend:
- "The Blue Umbrella" & "Raincoat":
Although this list is not in any specific order, these movies definitely deserve to top the list. - "Maqbool", "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" & "Manorama: Six Feet Under":
These movies are quite popular but have not been as widely watched. I am often surprised to find out that some people haven't even heard of them! - "Jhoom Barabar Jhoom" & "Tashan":
Whenever I tell someone I like these films they immediately have this look on their face that says: "Hmm, so THIS is the kind of movies you like... And I thought you had a decent taste in films..." Anyways, I still feel "Tashan" is 2008's "Om Shanti Om", and "JBJ" is a wonderful musical that is so much better than "Saathiya" or "Bunty Aur Babli". - "Dor":
I usually don't include remakes in my movie lists but I am yet to watch "Perumazhaikaalam" and am willing to give Nagesh Kukkunoor the benefit of the doubt, especially since this movie is so good. - "Black Friday" & "No Smoking":
"Black Friday" is a definite no-brainer considering it was stuck-in-cans for several years, and "No Smoking" may be extremely unsatisfying but it is equally interesting. - "Eklavya":
This is almost in the same category as "JBJ" and "Tashan": Movies-people-love-to-hate. I was simply blown away by this extremely well-shot film and still don't understand why someone will compare this gem of a movie with the highly overrated "Dharm"!
Okay, I know my math (I know there are 11 instead of 5) but despite leaving out several others, I couldn't get rid of any of these :) (I also know I have 2 by Vishal Baradwaj and 2 by Anurag Kashyap in there but I wanted to include "Makdee" too!) Let me know if you think any of these need to be kicked off the list.
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