Outlook India's Best Bollywood Films

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In May 2003, Outlook India magazine asked 25 leading Indian film directors to draw up their personal lists of the 10 best Hindi films of independent India. This list is the result of that query.

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  1. 28 -

    Andaz

    1949, in 4 top lists Check
  2. 9 -

    Awaara

    1951 — a.k.a. The Tramp, in 6 top lists Check
  3. 6 -

    Do Bigha Zamin

    1953, in 4 top lists Check
  4. 37 -

    Shree 420

    1955 — a.k.a. Mr. 420, in 4 top lists Check
  5. 24 -

    Do Ankhen Barah Haath

    1957, in 2 top lists Check
  6. 1 -

    Mother India

    1957, in 9 top lists Check
  7. 4 -

    Pyaasa

    1957, in 10 top lists Check
  8. 76 -

    Sharada

    1957, in 1 top list Check
  9. 33 -

    Navrang

    1959, in 1 top list Check
  10. 63 -

    Kanoon

    1960 — a.k.a. The Law, in 1 top list Check
  11. 3 -

    Mughal-E-Azam

    1960 — a.k.a. The Emperor of the Mughals, in 8 top lists Check
  12. 15 -

    Sujata

    1960 — a.k.a. Untouchable Girl, in 2 top lists Check
  13. 13 -

    Gunga Jumna

    1961 — a.k.a. The Confluence, in 1 top list Check
  14. 59 -

    Junglee

    1961, in 2 top lists Check
  15. 5 -

    Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

    1962 — a.k.a. King, Queen and Slave, in 3 top lists Check
  16. 12 -

    Bandini

    1963, in 2 top lists Check
  17. 11 -

    Guide

    1965, in 3 top lists Check
  18. 82 -

    Waqt

    1965 — a.k.a. Time, in 2 top lists Check
  19. 44 -

    Anupama

    1966, in 1 top list Check
  20. 79 -

    Teesri Kasam

    1966 — a.k.a. The Third Oath, in 3 top lists Check
  21. 21 -

    Bhuvan Shome

    1969 — a.k.a. Mr. Shome, in 4 top lists Check
  22. 73 -

    Sara Akash

    1969 — a.k.a. The Big Sky, in 1 top list Check
  23. 32 -

    Mera Naam Joker

    1970, in 1 top list Check
  24. 38 -

    Uski Roti

    1970 — a.k.a. Our Daily Bread, in 6 top lists Check
  25. 17 -

    Anand

    1971, in 2 top lists Check
  26. 34 -

    Pakeezah

    1972 — a.k.a. Pure Heart, in 6 top lists Check
  27. 42 -

    Abhimaan

    1973, in 1 top list Check
  28. 53 -

    Duvidha

    1973, in 4 top lists Check
  29. 68 -

    Namak Haraam

    1973 — a.k.a. The Ungrateful, in 1 top list Check
  30. 83 -

    Yaadon Ki Baaraat

    1973 — a.k.a. Procession of Memories, in 1 top list Check
  31. 41 -

    Aap Ki Kasam

    1974, in 1 top list Check
  32. 19 -

    Ankur

    1974 — a.k.a. Ankur: The Seedling, in 4 top lists Check
  33. 16 -

    Garm Hava

    1974 — a.k.a. Scorching Winds, in 2 top lists Check
  34. 40 -

    Aandhi

    1975 — a.k.a. Storm, in 1 top list Check
  35. 50 -

    Chupke Chupke

    1975, in 1 top list Check
  36. 8 -

    Deewaar

    1975, in 2 top lists Check
  37. 66 -

    Nishant

    1975, in 3 top lists Check
  38. 60 -

    Kabhie Kabhie

    1976 — a.k.a. Sometimes, in 1 top list Check
  39. 25 -

    Manthan

    1976 — a.k.a. The Churning, in 3 top lists Check
  40. 18 -

    Amar Akbar Anthony

    1977 — a.k.a. Amar, Akbar and Anthony, in 4 top lists Check
  41. 49 -

    Bhumika

    1977, in 3 top lists Check
  42. 77 -

    Shatranj Ke Khilari

    1977 — a.k.a. The Chess Players, in 4 top lists Check
  43. 39 -

    Aakrosh

    1980 — a.k.a. Cry of the Wounded, in 2 top lists Check
  44. 56 -

    Hum Paanch

    1980 — a.k.a. We Five, in 1 top list Check
  45. 81 -

    Umrao Jaan

    1981, in 2 top lists Check
  46. 45 -

    Arth

    1982 — a.k.a. The Meaning, in 1 top list Check
  47. 67 -

    Namak Halaal

    1982, in 1 top list Check
  48. 35 -

    Prem Rog

    1982 — a.k.a. Love Sickness, in 1 top list Check
  49. 74 -

    Satte Pe Satta

    1982, in 1 top list Check
  50. 20 -

    Ardh Satya

    1983 — a.k.a. Half Truth, in 1 top list Check
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