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. 6 new

    Kaagaz Ke Phool

    1959 — a.k.a. Paper Flowers, in 6 top lists Check
  2. 37 new

    Andaz

    1949, in 4 top lists Check
  3. 39 new

    Aradhana

    1969, in 1 top list Check
  4. 42 new

    Awaara

    1951 — a.k.a. The Tramp, in 6 top lists Check
  5. 43 new

    Baiju Bawra

    1952 — a.k.a. Baiju the Poet, in 1 top list Check
  6. 45 new

    Bandini

    1963, in 2 top lists Check
  7. 47 new

    Mother India

    1957, in 9 top lists Check
  8. 53 new

    Brahmachari

    1968, in 1 top list Check
  9. 57 new

    C.I.D.

    1956, in 1 top list Check
  10. 66 new

    Guide

    1965, in 3 top lists Check
  11. 67 new

    Haqeeqat

    1964, in 1 top list Check
  12. 68 new

    Howrah Bridge

    1958, in 1 top list Check
  13. 71 new

    Jewel Thief

    1967, in 1 top list Check
  14. 72 new

    Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje

    1955, in 2 top lists Check
  15. 73 new

    Jogan

    1950, in 1 top list Check
  16. 75 new

    Kalpana

    1948 — a.k.a. Imagination, in 5 top lists Check
  17. 78 new

    Komal Gandhar

    1961 — a.k.a. E-Flat, in 2 top lists Check
  18. 81 new

    Madhumati

    1958, in 2 top lists Check
  19. 85 new

    Maine Pyar Kiya

    1989, in 1 top list Check
  20. 86 new

    Malliswari

    1951, in 1 top list Check
  21. 91 new

    Meghe Dhaka Tara

    1960 — a.k.a. The Cloud-Capped Star, in 12 top lists Check
  22. 95 new

    Pakeezah

    1972 — a.k.a. Pure Heart, in 6 top lists Check
  23. 102 new

    Pyaasa

    1957, in 10 top lists Check
  24. 107 new

    Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

    1962 — a.k.a. King, Queen and Slave, in 3 top lists Check
  25. 115 new

    Shree 420

    1955 — a.k.a. Mr. 420, in 4 top lists Check
  26. 120 new

    Teesri Manzil

    1966 — a.k.a. The Third Floor, in 1 top list Check
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Last updated on May 22, 2012; source