10 Movies You Should Revisit, If You Have Lost Faith in Bollywood

Boycott Bollywood! Bollywood is full of nepotism! Bollywood is copy-wood! Bollywood lacks originality! Boycott! Boycott! Boycott! These are the slogans that have infiltrated our country after the sad demise of the SSR and have stuck with us ever since. Although Sushant's death has nothing to do with it, these slogans did pick up pace after the tragedy. People are calling out Bollywood left and right and want it to end. I mean, not everyone, just some warriors behind the keyboard. After the lockdown, people are channeling their free time into criticizing almost anything and everything, and if you think otherwise, you are proving my point. Now the point of making this blog is to restore the faith that we once had in Bollywood by reminding you about the movies that will make you realize why we have a separate identity in the world after Hollywood. So in today’s list, we’ll be reminiscing about the 10 Movies You Should Revisit If You Have Lost Faith in Bollywood.

1.  Jab We Met (Rom-Com) – "Jab We Met" by Imtiaz Ali is cinema at its finest! It is one of the most beautiful and romantic stories in Indian cinema. A basic story is conveyed engagingly and entertainingly. The first hour of the film is delightful; the second hour is the same. From practically beginning to end, "Jab We Met" captures your interest and leaves you perfectly satisfied. The film was a box office hit and has remained a fan favorite ever since. 

Plot – Jab We Met tells the story of a feisty Punjabi girl, Geet Dhillon, who is sent off track when she bumps into a depressed Mumbai businessman, Aditya Kashyap, on an overnight train to Delhi. While attempting to get him back on board when he alights at a station stop, they are stranded in the middle of nowhere. Having walked out of his corporate business after being dumped by his girlfriend, Aditya has no destination in mind until Geet forces him to accompany her back home to her family, and then on to elope with her secret boyfriend, Anshuman.

2. Bhool Bhoolaiya / Stree (Comedy/horror) – In this particular scene, the two films collide, but I can't tell which one is better. So I'll recommend that you watch both of them since they both have engaging tales, amazing casts, and great sound. Everything in both of them is excellent, but if I had to choose one, I'd go with Akshay and then Rajkumar. I adore them both equally, but Bhool Bhoolaiya wins the game, although they're both fantastic.

 

The plot of Bhool Bhulaiyaa - An NRI and his wife decide to stay in his ancestral home, paying no heed to the warnings about ghosts. Soon, inexplicable occurrences cause him to call a psychiatrist to help solve the mystery.

 

The plot of Stree - The people of Chanderi live under constant fear of Stree, the spirit of a woman who attacks men at night during festivals. Vicky decides to unravel the mystery with his friends.

3. Bajirao Mastani  (Historical drama) – Take my word for it: this one is full of substance, glory, and beauty—all in pure Bhansali fashion! But the picture isn't simply physically stunning; the story, writing, direction, and performances all scream depth and intensity... So, take a break, get to the next multiplex, settle into your seat, and prepare to see one of the best period romance dramas ever filmed!! Bajirao Mastani is Sanjay Leela Bhansali's labor of love and tribute to global cinema. Strong actors are frequently put into difficult positions in films. But trust me when I say that the surprisingly engaging writing and outstanding performances make this one a must-see.

 

Plot - The heroic Peshwa Bajirao, married to Kashibai, falls in love with Mastani, a warrior princess in distress. They struggle to make their love triumph amid opposition from his conservative family.

4. Don (Crime) – Don is a true 1970s classic thriller that outperforms the standard fare in both story and execution. Chandra Barot's direction is excellent, and the picture is beautifully photographed. As I watched it, it gave me Bond vibes—everything about it is incredibly stylish from the beginning, the camera work is fantastic, and the settings, decorations, costumes, score, and sound—everything has very high production qualities. The writing, which is tense, twisted, and really well thought out, and, guess who else, oh, well, who else if not Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, who is outstanding in his multiple roles, and whose presence alone does much to fascinate the viewers, is what makes the magic in the end.

 

Plot - Don, a wanted criminal, succumbs to his injuries in a police chase. Things take a turn when Vijay, a lookalike of Don, replaces him and tries to trace the details of his illegal activities.

5. A Wednesday  (Thriller) – There are a few movies that entertain, there are a few movies that give a message, and then there are a few movies that you can relate to. A Wednesday is definitely one such movie. By the way, it is also a movie that inspired Hollywood to create such movies.

 

Plot - Prakash Rathod, a retired police commissioner, recalls the most memorable incident of his career when an ordinary citizen alerted him to a bomb fear in Mumbai.

6. Raaz (Horror) – Even though this film is a remake, the acting, direction, and atmosphere combined to make it one of the best horror films of all time. Ashutosh Rana's performance was a show-stealer, and Bipasha Basu and Dino Morea's performances did justice to the screenplay. I was speechless when I saw the movie's setting. The jungles surrounding the villa have been designated as a filming location for horror films. Everything in the film was fantastic and said a lot. It's a joy to watch such films.

Plot - Sanjana and Aditya go to Ooty for a holiday to save their unsteady marriage. However, Sanjana is haunted by a spirit who reveals some dark secrets about Aditya and his past.

 7. MS Dhoni (Biopic) –  Making a biopic is difficult, especially when it is about a national hero who is adored like no other and has a fan base comparable to that of a major actor, but kudos to Neeraj Pandey for nailing this one. The film depicts the challenges of a young and motivated Dhoni as he pursues his dream of playing cricket for India's national team. The plot keeps you engrossed the entire time! As you learn more about this incredible athlete and captain, your admiration for him grows tenfold because of what he had to go through to get there. He isn't your typical dude, and the film demonstrates why.

 

Plot - A boy from Ranchi aspires to play cricket for India. Though he initially tries to please his father by working for the Indian Railways, he ultimately decides to chase his dreams

8. Go Goa Gone (Adventure, Comedy) – I have to admit that I am a die-hard lover of the zombie subgenre in the horror film canon. So it was thrilling to see "Go Goa Gone," in which directors Krishna DK and Raj Nidimoru made great inroads in introducing zombies to the Indian mainstream. They've crafted an amazing, gut-wrenching horror comedy while christening this vital and long-overdue initiation.

 

Plot - Hardik and Luv are two young men, living with their roommate/friend Bunny. After Hardik loses his job and Luv gets dumped by his girlfriend, they decide to tag along with Bunny to Goa to relax. In Goa, Luv falls for Luna (Puja Gupta), and she invites the guys to a rave party, organized by the Russian mafia, which is being held on a secluded island. At the party, a new drug, D2RF, is launched. None of my friends take it as it's costly. The next morning, the three roommates find that the island has been infected by zombies, and the three men save Luna from her villa and stay together in hopes of surviving.

9. War (Action) – The film is quite delightful, and the colorful, brilliant landscapes contribute to the beauty; yet, the tale isn't particularly compelling (which was to be expected), but it does contain plot twists that keep you engaged throughout. To be honest, that was enough for me, and I was pleased with the script. Overall, this is a fun film to watch with friends and family. It's entertaining, has some exceptional adrenaline-filled action and chase scenes (by Bollywood standards), Hrithik's elegance and charm, Tiger's jumps and super kicks, a somewhat interesting storyline with some not-so-great but unexpected twists, nice music, and really good background scores.

 

Plot - Kabir, a secret agent, goes rogue after a mission to catch a terrorist goes awry. However, his boss sends Khalid, another agent and his student, to track him down.

10.  Hera Pheri (Comedy) - This is most likely one of those films that will make you laugh until you weep. That's right, it's that good. Everything worked together, from the writing to the direction to the acting to the music. Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar, and Sunil Shetty, along with Tabu, did an outstanding job. They accurately depicted what everyone required. Every impoverished guy has fantasized about becoming wealthy suddenly by winning the lottery or discovering hidden funds. Regardless of the approach, everyone dreams of the same thing, and that's what brought us all together and kept us hooked to the screen till the finish. The over-the-top performance by Akshay Kumar wowed me the most. Sorry, guys, but out of the three of us, I am his biggest fan.

 

Plot - Two tenants and a landlord, in desperate need of money, chance upon a ransom call via a cross connection. They hatch a plan to claim the ransom for themselves.

Alright, folks, I have tried to present you with movies from every genre that I find interesting and unique enough to speak more about Bollywood than anything else. Even after this, if you think Bollywood sucks, well then you are allowed to waste your time as Bollywood isn't going anywhere anytime soon.