Blog By riyaz  |  30-12-17

#1 Newton

2017 has been a difficult year for Bollywood. Bollywood has always been the one to change with changing times. It is the main source of entertainment for almost everyone in the country. However, the mainstream commercial movies that claim they know exactly what the people want failed to do just that. Somebody had to step up to the plate in this situation.

Newton is not your average every day run of the mill Bollywood movie. It distinguishes itself with its clever use of humour in a depressing setting and the multiple political statements it makes. Newton was the official Oscar pick this year. It was a movie that said so much without having to say too much.

#2 Mukti Bhawan

Who would have thought that the story of an old man counting down to his death in the company of his child in the holy city of Varanasi could result in a film that is equal parts laughter and tears?

Mukti Bhawan proved to be much more than just an indie movie. It made us all take a closer look at our own lives. Which was the last movie that did that?

#3 Ribbon

Kalki Koechlin and Sumeet Vyas are two of the best actors we have. Director Rakhee Sandilya’s debut film makes you forget that you're watching a film. So natural is the narrative style and acting in director Rakhee Sandilya’s debut film that it feels like a home video of about half a decade in the lives of its protagonists.

#4 Lipstick Under My Burkha

Lipstick Under My Burkha is the feminist movie of the year. It helped take the negativity away from the term feminist. It deals with issues that most Bollywood movies refuse to talk about.

This movie took Bollywood a few steps forward and also got everyone talking.

#5 Anarkali of Arah

Swara Bhaskar is another actress who deserves a lot more praise than she gets. Anarkali of Arah is the small town heroine that everyone needs. Her dialogues and the message were something everyone had to hear.

#6 Tu Hain Mera Sunday

Tu Hai Mera Sunday is a sweet story of five guys who try to meet every Sunday to play football. These guys all go through many troubles throughout the course of the movie and all understand life a bit better. The movie serves to remind us that we should always make time to stop and smell the roses.

#7 A Death In The Gunj

A Death In The Gunj is a 2017 Indian drama written and directed by Konkona Sen Sharma. Just that fact is enough to make you want to go watch it. Her debut film is one that you cannot miss and it holds a special place in all our hearts.

#8 Gurgaon

Gurgaon is a 2017 Indian Neo noir thriller film directed by Shanker Raman. The film is a dark tale of the worst emotions human hearts can conjure up and the film brings forth the most meanest of twists to the family drama.

#9 Secret Superstar

Aamir Khan did it again. In a film where he is just a supporting character, he still manages to deliver what is expected of him. A teenaged YouTube singing sensation desperate to break free of a violent father and her mother who is willing to take any beatings so long as she can protect her daughter and son.

Just the summary is enough to make you want to cry.

#10 Kadwi Hawa

Kadvi Hawa is essentially a short story on screen with a proverbial twist in the tale. You will have to watch it to know more. Go on. You know you can't resist.