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. 9 -

    Awaara

    1951 — a.k.a. The Tramp, in 6 top lists Check
  2. 37 -

    Shree 420

    1955 — a.k.a. Mr. 420, in 4 top lists Check
  3. 4 -

    Pyaasa

    1957, in 10 top lists Check
  4. 76 -

    Sharada

    1957, in 1 top list Check
  5. 61 -

    Kala Pani

    1958, in 1 top list Check
  6. 14 -

    Madhumati

    1958, in 2 top lists Check
  7. 7 -

    Kaagaz Ke Phool

    1959 — a.k.a. Paper Flowers, in 6 top lists Check
  8. 33 -

    Navrang

    1959, in 1 top list Check
  9. 30 -

    Chaudhvin Ka Chand

    1960 — a.k.a. Full Moon, in 2 top lists Check
  10. 3 -

    Mughal-E-Azam

    1960 — a.k.a. The Emperor of the Mughals, in 8 top lists Check
  11. 15 -

    Sujata

    1960 — a.k.a. Untouchable Girl, in 2 top lists Check
  12. 12 -

    Bandini

    1963, in 2 top lists Check
  13. 80 -

    Tere Ghar Ke Samne

    1963 — a.k.a. In Front of Your House, in 1 top list Check
  14. 11 -

    Guide

    1965, in 3 top lists Check
  15. 82 -

    Waqt

    1965 — a.k.a. Time, in 2 top lists Check
  16. 79 -

    Teesri Kasam

    1966 — a.k.a. The Third Oath, in 3 top lists Check
  17. 34 -

    Pakeezah

    1972 — a.k.a. Pure Heart, in 6 top lists Check
  18. 29 -

    Bobby

    1973, in 1 top list Check
  19. 83 -

    Yaadon Ki Baaraat

    1973 — a.k.a. Procession of Memories, in 1 top list Check
  20. 41 -

    Aap Ki Kasam

    1974, in 1 top list Check
  21. 40 -

    Aandhi

    1975 — a.k.a. Storm, in 1 top list Check
  22. 45 -

    Arth

    1982 — a.k.a. The Meaning, in 1 top list Check
  23. 35 -

    Prem Rog

    1982 — a.k.a. Love Sickness, in 1 top list Check
  24. 69 -

    Ram Teri Ganga Maili

    1985, in 1 top list Check
  25. 31 -

    Lamhe

    1991 — a.k.a. Moments, in 1 top list Check
  26. 71 -

    Sadak

    1991 — a.k.a. The Road, in 1 top list Check
  27. 78 -

    Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda

    1992 — a.k.a. The Seventh Horse of the Sun, in 2 top lists Check
  28. 47 -

    Bombay

    1995, in 2 top lists Check
  29. 64 -

    Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

    1998 — a.k.a. Something Is Happening, in 2 top lists Check
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Last updated on Dec 15, 2009; source