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. 1 -

    Mother India

    1957, in 9 top lists Check
  2. 3 -

    Mughal-E-Azam

    1960 — a.k.a. The Emperor of the Mughals, in 8 top lists Check
  3. 4 -

    Pyaasa

    1957, in 10 top lists Check
  4. 5 -

    Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

    1962 — a.k.a. King, Queen and Slave, in 3 top lists Check
  5. 6 -

    Do Bigha Zamin

    1953, in 4 top lists Check
  6. 8 -

    Deewaar

    1975, in 2 top lists Check
  7. 9 -

    Awaara

    1951 — a.k.a. The Tramp, in 6 top lists Check
  8. 10 -

    Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

    2001, in 8 top lists Check
  9. 11 -

    Guide

    1965, in 3 top lists Check
  10. 12 -

    Bandini

    1963, in 2 top lists Check
  11. 13 -

    Gunga Jumna

    1961 — a.k.a. The Confluence, in 1 top list Check
  12. 15 -

    Sujata

    1960 — a.k.a. Untouchable Girl, in 2 top lists Check
  13. 16 -

    Garm Hava

    1974 — a.k.a. Scorching Winds, in 2 top lists Check
  14. 17 -

    Anand

    1971, in 2 top lists 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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    Ankur

    1974 — a.k.a. Ankur: The Seedling, in 4 top lists Check
  17. 20 -

    Ardh Satya

    1983 — a.k.a. Half Truth, in 1 top list Check
  18. 21 -

    Bhuvan Shome

    1969 — a.k.a. Mr. Shome, in 4 top lists Check
  19. 23 -

    Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

    1983 — a.k.a. Who Pays the Piper, in 3 top lists Check
  20. 24 -

    Do Ankhen Barah Haath

    1957, in 2 top lists Check
  21. 25 -

    Manthan

    1976 — a.k.a. The Churning, in 3 top lists Check
  22. 26 -

    Masoom

    1983 — a.k.a. Innocent, in 1 top list Check
  23. 28 -

    Andaz

    1949, in 4 top lists Check
  24. 31 -

    Lamhe

    1991 — a.k.a. Moments, in 1 top list Check
  25. 32 -

    Mera Naam Joker

    1970, in 1 top list Check
  26. 33 -

    Navrang

    1959, in 1 top list Check
  27. 34 -

    Pakeezah

    1972 — a.k.a. Pure Heart, in 6 top lists Check
  28. 35 -

    Prem Rog

    1982 — a.k.a. Love Sickness, in 1 top list Check
  29. 36 -

    Salaam Bombay!

    1988, in 9 top lists Check
  30. 37 -

    Shree 420

    1955 — a.k.a. Mr. 420, in 4 top lists Check
  31. 38 -

    Uski Roti

    1970 — a.k.a. Our Daily Bread, in 6 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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    Aandhi

    1975 — a.k.a. Storm, in 1 top list Check
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    Aap Ki Kasam

    1974, in 1 top list Check
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    Abhimaan

    1973, in 1 top list Check
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    Agneepath

    1990 — a.k.a. The Path of Fire, in 1 top list Check
  37. 44 -

    Anupama

    1966, in 1 top list Check
  38. 45 -

    Arth

    1982 — a.k.a. The Meaning, in 1 top list Check
  39. 46 -

    Bandit Queen

    1994, in 5 top lists Check
  40. 47 -

    Bombay

    1995, in 2 top lists Check
  41. 49 -

    Bhumika

    1977, in 3 top lists Check
  42. 50 -

    Chupke Chupke

    1975, in 1 top list Check
  43. 52 -

    Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

    1995, in 5 top lists Check
  44. 53 -

    Duvidha

    1973, in 4 top lists Check
  45. 54 -

    Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!

    1994, in 1 top list Check
  46. 55 -

    Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

    1999 — a.k.a. Straight from the Heart, in 1 top list Check
  47. 56 -

    Hum Paanch

    1980 — a.k.a. We Five, in 1 top list Check
  48. 58 -

    Janam

    1988, in 1 top list Check
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    Junglee

    1961, in 2 top lists Check
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    Kabhie Kabhie

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