National Film Archive of India's 125 Great Indian Films

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In 1995, FIAF asked National film archives to send lists of films important in Film History, Film and The Other Arts, Film and Reality, and National Productions. This list has all the Indian films nominated by the National Film Archive of India. The first 26 in the first 3 categories, followed by 99 from the National category.

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  1. 54 new

    Chandralekha

    1948 — a.k.a. Chandra, in 1 top list Check
  2. 114 new

    Sholay

    1975 — a.k.a. Embers, in 12 top lists Check
  3. 92 new

    Mughal-E-Azam

    1960 — a.k.a. The Emperor of the Mughals, in 8 top lists Check
  4. 86 new

    Malliswari

    1951, in 1 top list Check
  5. 122 new

    Thyagabhoomi

    1939, in 2 top lists Check
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    Awaara

    1951 — a.k.a. The Tramp, in 6 top lists Check
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    Maine Pyar Kiya

    1989, in 1 top list Check
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    Pathala Bhairavi

    1951, in 1 top list Check
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    Parasakthi

    1952, in 1 top list Check
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    Jewel Thief

    1967, in 1 top list Check
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    Amar Akbar Anthony

    1977 — a.k.a. Amar, Akbar and Anthony, in 4 top lists Check
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    Haqeeqat

    1964, in 1 top list Check
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    Bangaru Papa

    1954, in 1 top list Check
  14. 66 new

    Guide

    1965, in 3 top lists Check
  15. 121 new

    Thillana Mohanambal

    1968, in 1 top list Check
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    Avvaiyyar

    1953 — a.k.a. Avaiyar, in 1 top list Check
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    Teen Kanya

    1961 — a.k.a. Three Daughters, in 1 top list Check
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    Mother India

    1957, in 9 top lists Check
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    Teesri Manzil

    1966 — a.k.a. The Third Floor, in 1 top list Check
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    Tarang

    1984, in 1 top list Check
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    Aradhana

    1969, in 1 top list Check
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    Shree 420

    1955 — a.k.a. Mr. 420, in 4 top lists Check
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    Baiju Bawra

    1952 — a.k.a. Baiju the Poet, in 1 top list Check
  24. 82 new

    Mahal

    1949, in 1 top list Check
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    Pukar

    1939, in 2 top lists Check
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    Kunku

    1937, in 1 top list Check
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    Aan

    1952, in 1 top list Check
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    Kalpana

    1948 — a.k.a. Imagination, in 5 top lists Check
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    Manoos

    1939, in 1 top list Check
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    Teesri Kasam

    1966 — a.k.a. The Third Oath, in 3 top lists Check
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    Bandini

    1963, in 2 top lists Check
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    Brahmachari

    1968, in 1 top list Check
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    Amrit Manthan

    1934 — a.k.a. The Churning of the Oceans, in 1 top list Check
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    Diamond Queen

    1940, in 1 top list Check
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    Badi Bahen

    1937, in 1 top list Check
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    Howrah Bridge

    1958, in 1 top list Check
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    Jagte Raho

    1956 — a.k.a. A Night in the City, in 2 top lists Check
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    Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

    1962 — a.k.a. King, Queen and Slave, in 3 top lists Check
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    Shyamchi Aai

    1953 — a.k.a. Shyam's Mother, in 2 top lists Check
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    Umbartha

    1982, in 1 top list Check
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    Junglee

    1961, in 2 top lists Check
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    Andaz

    1949, in 4 top lists Check
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    Kaagaz Ke Phool

    1959 — a.k.a. Paper Flowers, in 6 top lists Check
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    Pakeezah

    1972 — a.k.a. Pure Heart, in 6 top lists Check
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    C.I.D.

    1956, in 1 top list Check
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    Garm Hava

    1974 — a.k.a. Scorching Winds, in 2 top lists Check
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    Pyaasa

    1957, in 10 top lists Check
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    Aakrosh

    1980 — a.k.a. Cry of the Wounded, in 2 top lists Check
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    Ram Rajya

    1943 — a.k.a. Lav Kush, in 1 top list Check
  50. 72 new

    Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje

    1955, in 2 top lists Check
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Last updated on May 22, 2012; source