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. 4 -

    Pyaasa

    1957, in 10 top lists Check
  2. 3 -

    Mughal-E-Azam

    1960 — a.k.a. The Emperor of the Mughals, in 8 top lists Check
  3. 9 -

    Awaara

    1951 — a.k.a. The Tramp, in 6 top lists Check
  4. 34 -

    Pakeezah

    1972 — a.k.a. Pure Heart, in 6 top lists Check
  5. 11 -

    Guide

    1965, in 3 top lists Check
  6. 61 -

    Kala Pani

    1958, in 1 top list Check
  7. 37 -

    Shree 420

    1955 — a.k.a. Mr. 420, in 4 top lists Check
  8. 12 -

    Bandini

    1963, in 2 top lists Check
  9. 47 -

    Bombay

    1995, in 2 top lists Check
  10. 7 -

    Kaagaz Ke Phool

    1959 — a.k.a. Paper Flowers, in 6 top lists Check
  11. 14 -

    Madhumati

    1958, in 2 top lists Check
  12. 33 -

    Navrang

    1959, in 1 top list Check
  13. 76 -

    Sharada

    1957, in 1 top list Check
  14. 15 -

    Sujata

    1960 — a.k.a. Untouchable Girl, in 2 top lists Check
  15. 82 -

    Waqt

    1965 — a.k.a. Time, in 2 top lists Check
  16. 40 -

    Aandhi

    1975 — a.k.a. Storm, in 1 top list Check
  17. 45 -

    Arth

    1982 — a.k.a. The Meaning, in 1 top list Check
  18. 29 -

    Bobby

    1973, in 1 top list Check
  19. 30 -

    Chaudhvin Ka Chand

    1960 — a.k.a. Full Moon, in 2 top lists Check
  20. 64 -

    Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

    1998 — a.k.a. Something Is Happening, in 2 top lists Check
  21. 35 -

    Prem Rog

    1982 — a.k.a. Love Sickness, in 1 top list Check
  22. 69 -

    Ram Teri Ganga Maili

    1985, in 1 top list Check
  23. 71 -

    Sadak

    1991 — a.k.a. The Road, in 1 top list Check
  24. 79 -

    Teesri Kasam

    1966 — a.k.a. The Third Oath, in 3 top lists Check
  25. 83 -

    Yaadon Ki Baaraat

    1973 — a.k.a. Procession of Memories, in 1 top list Check
  26. 41 -

    Aap Ki Kasam

    1974, in 1 top list Check
  27. 31 -

    Lamhe

    1991 — a.k.a. Moments, in 1 top list Check
  28. 78 -

    Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda

    1992 — a.k.a. The Seventh Horse of the Sun, in 2 top lists Check
  29. 80 -

    Tere Ghar Ke Samne

    1963 — a.k.a. In Front of Your House, in 1 top list Check
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Last updated on Dec 15, 2009; source