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Directed by Mehboob Khan, "Mother India" is considered a landmark in Indian cinema. It depicted the struggles of a rural Indian woman against societal oppression and poverty. It was India's first submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and was nominated for the same.
Directed by Ramesh Sippy, "Sholay" is one of the most iconic films in Indian cinema. It blended action, drama, romance, and comedy seamlessly and set new standards for storytelling and characterizations.
Directed by Mira Nair, "Salaam Bombay!" is a realistic portrayal of the lives of street children in Mumbai. It won critical acclaim internationally, including the Camera d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, "Lagaan" is a period sports drama set during the British Raj in India. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and won numerous awards both nationally and internationally.
Directed by Aditya Chopra, "DDLJ" is one of the longest-running films in Indian cinema history. DDLJ set the template for modern romantic dramas in Indian cinema. Its success established the trend of filming abroad and targeting a global audience
Directed by Anurag Kashyap, "Gangs of Wasseypur" is a gritty crime saga spanning several decades in the coal mafia-dominated region of Wasseypur. It garnered widespread critical acclaim for its storytelling, performances, and direction.
Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, "Baahubali" is an epic fantasy film that became a massive commercial success and raised the bar for Indian filmmaking in terms of scale, production values, and visual effects and opened doors for more ambitious projects in the Indian film industry.
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