Cult Classic Movies Of Bollywood
Bollywood movies are loved by everyone around the world. 200 plus movies are hit the cinemas each year. Many movies are hard to forget even years after their release and you can relish them anytime. These movies have good music, unique storytelling and superb acting. Some of the cult classic movies of Bollywood did not do great business.
Andaz Apna Apna
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Release Year: 1994
Star Cast: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal and Shakti Kapoor.
The movie has humour with dazzling show by all the actors. The story of two young men who want to marry a rich girl is filled with laughter, memorable scenes and unbelievable comic timing. The movie failed at the box office in 1994 but it’s enjoyed frequently on OTT and satellite channels.
Kaagaz Ke Phool
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Release Year: 1959
Star Cast: Guru Dutt, Waheeda Rehman, Johnny Walker and Mahesh Kaul.
The motion picture is the tale of a moviemaker who has complicated relation with his better half. He then gets involved with new heroine he is working with for a film. The people around don’t like their relationship which leads to complications. The movie did not coonect earlier because it was advanced for its period.
Dil Chahta Hai
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Release Year: 2001
Star Cast: Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Dimple Kapadia, Priety Zinta and Sonali Kulkarni. It is about three buddies and their romantic tales. The connection between friends made the motion picture cult classic.
Sholay
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Release Year: 1975
Star Cast: Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Jaya Badhuri, Sanjeev Kumar and Amjad Khan.
Two friends fight the baddies. The roles and interactions of the movie are still remembered. Sholay changed around everything for the better.
Satya
Release Year: 1998
Star Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Urmila Matondkar, Saurabh Shukla and J.D.Chakravarthy.
A mysterious man reaches Mumbai for work and becomes a dreadful gangster. Satya is a finest crime drama out in India.
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
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Release Year: 1983
Starcast: Naseeruddin Shah, Satish Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Om Puri, Ravi Vaswani and Bhakti Barwe
The movie is a comedy based on funny movements involving top government leaders and business tycoons. Two photographers are going through tough times get their hands on strong evidence of corruption and the story opens up. The motion picture leaves a mark.
Awara
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Release Year: 1951
Star Cast: Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Prithviraj Kapoor, K.N. Singh, and Leena Chitnis.
It’s a man’s story who is going through challeges of life. He then turns to crime for success but his life changes after he meets the leading lady of the film. The film is still remembered for its songs which are still popular in India and even in China and Russia. The movie has great performances from the actors.
Hera Pheri
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Release Year: 2000
Star Cast: Suniel Shetty, Akshay Kumar, Gulshan Grover, Tabu and Paresh Rawal.
Three men are going through money problem. They get involved in a kidnapping racket due to a wrong number. The comedy film is a must watch.
Anand
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Release Year: 1971
Star Cast: Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Ramesh Deo, Seema Deo and Sumita Sanyal.
Anand always keep the people arounddespited his serious health problems. His motto is to spread happiness in the short remaining life. The music and acting in the movie is classy.
Gol Maal
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Release Year: 1979
Star Cast: Amol Palekar, Utpal Dutt, Deven Verma and Bindiya Gosami.
A lie is told for a job. The lie leads to lot of confusion and comedy. The songs of the movie are still fresh and liked by everyone. The movie is clean and cult comedy which still brings smiles back when viewed.
FAQs
Why did most of the cult classic movies become more popular after years of release?
Thanks to the OTT platforms and television that have brought back the craze of watching old cult classic movies. Many old classic movies are recommended by friends and family. Classic movies are complete entertainers with a good storyline, melodious music and great performances.
Why do cult classic movies have repeat value?
Classic movies have many characters that you can easily relate with. The humour and the emotional touch add to the repeat value. These films are entertaining even after multiple views.
Why most cult movies fail at the box office?
Not all cult movies fail at the box office but they get more popular when streamed on OTT or television. Some of the old classics are way ahead of their times and get recognised much later. Movies like Pyaasa, Mera Naam Joker, Andaz Apna Apna and Kaagaz Ke Phool did not do well at the box office but now all the movies are watched with interest on OTT platforms and television.
Can movies of today become cult in coming years?
If a current movie has good depth in story and emotion value it can always become a cult classic in coming years. A lot of recent movies like Jab We Met, Highway, Love Aaj Kal and Rockstar have a good repeat value. All the four movies have great performances and melodious music which can make them cult classics in coming years.
The Hindi movies are complete masala entertainers with blend of romance, comedy, emotion and action. Bollywood has seen highly respected movie directors like Raj Kapoor, V. Shantaram, Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Yash Chopra and Subhash Ghai who made cult classic movies of Bollywood which are still loved. We hope to see more ever lasting movies from the current makers.
