Here is the year-wise compilation of Bollywood movies I consider best. You are, however, free to suggest your preferences and I promise to include them in the list.
Friends, though I have made all efforts to track their year of releases, yet there may be some inadequacies which may be pointed out.
Till then … read the list, buy CDs, see them and N-joy…
|
Year |
Movie(s) |
| 1935 | Hunterwali |
| 1937 | Duniya Na Maane |
| 1945 | Humrahi |
| 1948 | Kismat, Chandralekha, Majboor |
| 1949 | Mahal, Andaaz |
| 1950 | Sangram |
| 1951 | Awaara |
| 1952 | Aan |
| 1953 | Do Bigha Zameen, Parineeta |
| 1955 | Devdas , Shree 420, Mr. & Mrs 55 |
| 1957 | Mother India, Jaagte Raho, Do Aankhein Barah Haath, Pyaasa |
| 1958 | Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi |
| 1959 | Dhool Ka Phool, Sujata, Navrang |
| 1960 | Mughal-e-Aazam |
| 1961 | Junglee, Ganga Jamuna |
| 1962 | Saheb Bibi Aur Ghulam, Half-Ticket |
| 1963 | Tere Ghar Ke Saamne, Bandini |
| 1964 | Haqeeqat, Kashmir Ki Kali |
| 1965 | Waqt, Guide, Shaheed |
| 1967 | Upkaar, Ram Aur Shyam |
| 1968 | Padosan |
| 1969 | Khamoshi, Aradhana, Satyakarm |
| 1970 | Kati Patang, Purab Aur Pashchim, Mera Naam Joker |
| 1971 | Anubhav, Amar Prem, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Anand |
| 1972 | Pakeezah |
| 1973 | Bobby, Haste Zakham, Janzeer |
| 1974 | Ankur |
| 1975 | Sholay, Deewar, Julie, Mili, Nishant, Jai Santoshi Maa |
| 1976 | Kalicharan, Aandhi, Kabhi Kabhi, Manthan |
| 1977 | Shatranj Ke Khilari, Amar Akbar Anthony, Bhumika |
| 1978 | Satyam Shivam Sudaram, Vishwanath, Don |
| 1979 | Kala Patthar, Golmaal |
| 1980 | Aakrosh |
| 1981 | Silsila, Ek Duje Ke Liye, Sadgati, Subah, Kranti, Umrao Jaan, Love Story |
| 1982 | Gandhi, Namak Halal, Arth |
| 1983 | Sautan , Mandi, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, Masoom |
| 1985 | Ram Teri Ganga Maili |
| 1987 | Ijaazat |
| 1988 | Shahanshah, Salaam Bombay, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak |
| 1989 | Maine Pyaar Kiya, Parinda, Tejab |
| 1990 | Dil |
| 1991 | Drishti, Lamhe |
| 1992 | Roja |
| 1993 | Damini |
| 1994 | 1942 A Love Story, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun |
| 1995 | Rangeela, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Bombay |
| 1996 | Raja Hindustani |
| 1997 | Mrityudand, Border |
| 1998 | Satya, Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
| 1999 | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam |
| 2000 | Astitva, Kaho Na Pyaar Hai |
| 2001 | Gadar, Lagaan, Dil Chahta Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham |
| 2002 | Devdas |
| 2003 | Munna Bhai MBBS, Koi Mil Gaya, Kal Ho Na Ho, Hungama |
| 2004 | Baaghbaan, Yuva , Swades, Maqbool, Dhoom, Hum Tum, Veer Zaara |
| 2005 | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Black |
| 2006 | Rang De Basanti, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Faana, Krish |
| 2007 | Guru, Namaste London, Jab We Met, Om Shanti Om, Chak De India, Taare Zamee Pe |
note: List updated on 15.03.2008, based upon comments (both published and withheld, on request). More changes/updating on the anvil. Please keep suggesting. Cheers!!!
note: Click here for the latest update on the year-wise list of Bollywood movies.
Neeraj Bhushan 
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Chandralekha 1948…i wld like to buy. Where can i get at a bargain price? I really need to get it asap…please help.thanks.
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Hey great list…Thanks
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I’m seriously NOT a fan of Raj Kapoor. So I don’t really watch his films.. But I have already seen all of the films listed.
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Hi,
I am trying to remembera movie name (released between 1963-1965) starring Deb Mukherji which has the song “jab jab bahar aayee aur phool muskuraye, mujhe tum yaad aaye…..”.
can you help in identifying the name of the movie and can I get that song on the net?
Thanks
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I think the name of the movie being inquired by Mr. H.C.Sinha here in the comments is “Taqdeer”. It’s a 1967 movie.
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Thanks Pankaj. I had just forgotten to find out and post. I appreciate your gesture.
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taqdeer, 1967
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Sir, I would like to add some of the good grossers for 2007 which are missing in your list. – TARE ZAMEE PER, NAMASTEY LONDON, WELCOME.
Thanx for updating we espians many of whom certainly are complete movies-buffs. I am definetely craving for some from the list which we just heard about.
Regards.
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‘Don’ starrring AB is missing, released either in 78 or 77. 2006 was indeed a great year for movies in recent times. I would also recommend ‘Gangster’ starring Shiney Ahuja and Kangana Ranaut. This was better than ‘Fanaa’.
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Dear Neeraj Bhai,
Nice to see the list of some momarable Hindi movies. What about making a list of “top 10 Hindi movies ever made”. I would love to see the fight among the best movies.
regards,
anwar
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you havent added namaste london;dil chahta hai,tare zamin par;kal ho na ho
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you haven’t added kal ho na ho,namaste london
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