April 08, 2015 at 06:04 PM
We Indians leave no opportunity to make fun of Bollywood, but when someone else does it, we get defensive. After all, admit it or not, we love Bollywood with all its cheesiness.
It seems we aren’t the only ones that love our movies masala maar ke. TimeOut London has got together a group of British and American Bollywood experts to compile a list of 100 Best Bollywood’s Movies.
As you scroll through this list, you’ll be surprised to see some movies, happy to see some and plain angry to see others. Either way, Bollywood rules!
So here’s the verdict on Bollywood by the West:
100. Bobby (1973) Hindustan Times 99. Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994)
98. Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani (2013)
97. Veer-Zara (2004) Static 96. Umrao Jaan (1981)
95. Swades (2004) Best Images Of 94. Salaam Bombay (1998)
93. Mujhse Dosti Karoge (2002) (Yeah, you read that right.) Source: Santa Banta 92. Lage Raho Munnabhai (2006) India FM 91. Ardh Satya (1983)
90. Hera Pheri (2000)
89. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
88. Dhobi Ghat (2011)
87. Kati Patang (1970)
86. Black Friday (2004)
85. Gangs Of Wasseypur 1 (2012)
84. Arth (1982)
83. Dhoom (2004) Source: NDTV 82. Kahani (2012)
81. Dabangg (2010) Cake Chooser 80. Black (2005)
79. Gangster (2006) Ok Music 78. Bandit Queen (1994) Cine apse 77. Kabhie Kabhie (1976)
76. Udaan (2010) Movies Pictures 75. Zubeidaa (2001)
74. Teesri Kasam (1966)
73. Naseeb (1981)
72. Zanjeer (1973) NDTV 71. Omkara (2006)
70. Chhoti Si Baat (1975)
69. Jewel Thief (1967)
68. Devdas (2002) Bollyspice 67. Gunga-Jumna (1961)
66. Madhumati (1958)
65. Chandni (1989)
64. Jagte Raho (1956)
63. Bunty Aur Babli (2005) Spuul 62. Sharmeelee (1971)
61. Parineeta (1953)
60. Lootera (2013) Santa Banta 59. Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke (1993)
58. Garam Hawa (1973) Film Reference 57. Mr. & Mrs. 55 (1955)
56. Aiyyaa (2012) Play India Films 55. Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978)
54. Tashan (2008) Santa Banta 53. Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962)
52. Tezaab (1988)
51. Sangam (1964)
50. Rockstar (2011) Rediff 49. Main Hoon Na (2004)
48. Queen (2014) Full Movie 47. Mera Naam Joker (1970) Rediff 46. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) Fan Pop 45. Velu Nayakan (1999) Movies Drop 44. Parvarish (1977)
43. Maine Pyaar Kiya (1989)
42. Khakee (2004)
41. The Lunchbox (2013).
40. Dil Se… (1998) Optimistic Underground 39. Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) IBN Live 38. Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
37. Ghajini (2008)
36. Kaala Patthar (1979)
35. Chak De! India (2006)
34. Ek Tha Tiger (2012) Santa Banta 33. Ankur (1974)
32. Golmaal (1979) YouTube 31. Barfi! (2012)
30. Prem Rog (1982)
29. Anand (1971) IBN Live 28. Silsila (1981) India Today 27. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaara (2011)
26. Shaan (1980)
25. Parinda (1989) Pinkvilla 24. Jab We Met (2007)
23. Shree 420 (1955) Rediff 22. Om Shanti Om (2007)
21. Dil Toh Pagal Hai (1997)
20. Awaara (1951). The Hindu 19. Andaz Apna Apna (1994) Just Showbiz 18. Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
17. Satya (1998)
16. Mr. India (1987) YouTube 15. Bombay (1995) Mangojoos 14. Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959) Source: Bollyspice 13. 3 Idiots (2009)
12. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron (1983) India Opines 11. Do Bigha Zameen (1953) Dear Cinema 10. Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
9. Pakeezah (1972)
8. Lagaan (2001)
7. Deewar (1975) 6. Guide (1965)
5. Pyaasa (1957)
4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) Fan Pop 3. Mother India (1957). Listal 2. Mughal-e-Azam (1960). Indian Express 1. Sholay (1975). Punjab Up Films Too bad Gunda didn’t make the cut, but one thing is for sure: Love it or hate it, but you just cannot ignore Bollywood!