Indian movies are known for its glamour, emotional dramas, love stories and lots of masala. But once in a while comes a movie which is exceptional. Movies where real emotions are expressed, which are classic and timeless. Movies are a way to entertain, but few movies teach you the lesson of Life, truth, reality. Here are 5 such movies, which are a must watch. If you haven’t watched them, you are missing something.
Kanchivaram (2008)
Directed by: Priyadarshan
Produced by: Shailendra Sing, Bhushan Kumar
Story: Priyadarshan
Star Cast:
Prakash Raj- Vengadam
Shriya Reddy- Annam
Shammu– Thamarai
Kanchivaram is a Drama Film. The movie based in the town of Silk Weavers, Kanchipuram, in post independence Era. The film was screened in 33rd Toronto International Film Festival, and was also screened at The Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival in Pittsburgh. The film received many awards and nominations.
Life stories of a common man, from the society Silk Weavers. Unlike others, this young man has his own dreams to fulfil. A very interesting story line, a must watch movie.
Thanks Maa (2008)
Directed by: Irfan Kamal
Produced by: Quantum Films
Story: Irfan Kamal,Vishal Vijay Kumar
Star Cast:
Master Shams- Municipalty Ghatkopar
Master Salman- Soda
Master Jaffer- Dhed Shanna
Master Fayaaz- Cutting
Baby Almas- Sursuri
Thanks Maa is a movie based on the issue of Child Abdonment in India. The movie was officially selected to be screened at Edinburgh International Film Festival, International Film Festival of India, Palm Springs Film festival, Cannes Film Festival, Montreal World Film Festival and Pusan International Film Festival.
This movie is about a 12 year old street boy, who saves a 2 day old abandoned child from a ferocious Dog, and makes it a point to find the child’s mother with his four friends as he doesn’t want another child to live a life like his.
A great piece of art, Must watch movie.
Dasvidaniya (2008)
Directed by: Shashnath Shah
Produced by: Guneet Monga,Vinay Pathak,Azam Khan
Story: Arshad Syed
Star Cast:
Vinay Pathak- Amar Kaul
Neha Dhupia- Neha Banot
Rajat Kapoor- Rajiv Jhulka
Brijendra Kala- Shiraz
Saurabh Shukla- Dasgupta
Dasvidaniya is a Comedy Drama movie. A middle class man who loves to make to-do list and sets out to do them. One day realizes that he is about to die, makes his last list. Dasvidaniya is derived from a Russian phrase which means Goodbye. This film showcases, how life is precious and we must do what we want to do, as we never know when the time to say GOODBYE comes.
Paan Singh Tomar (2010)
Directed by: Tigmanshu Dhulia
Produced by: Ronnie Screwvala
Story: Tigmanshu Dhulia,Sanjay Chauhan
Star Cast:
Irrfan Khan- Paan Singh Tomar
Mahie Gill- Indira
Vipin Sharma- Major Masand
Imran Hasnee- Matadeen Singh Tomar
Nawazuddin Siddiqui- Gopi
Paan Singh Tomar is an Indian Biographica, Sports film based on true life story of an athelete, Paan Singh Tomar (Indian Army). Paan Singh Tomar won Gold Medal at Indian National Games but was forced to become a Notorious Chambal Vaey Dacoit. The Film showcase how an amazing athelete killed a man, who beated her 95 yrs old mother. His innocence and circumstances which led an athelete who could have made India proud was killed by Police. The Film was permiered at British Film Institute London in 2010 but was domestically released in 2012. The film bagged many prestigious Awards.
A must watch movie.
I am Kalam (2010)
Directed by: Nila Madhab Panda
Produced by: Satanshu Mishra,Jitendra Mishra
Story by: Sanjay Chauhan
Star Cast:
Harsh Mayar : Chhotu (Kalam)
Hussain Saad : Prince Ranvijay
Gushan Grover : Bhati
Pitobash : Laptan
Beatrice ordeix : Lucy
I am Kalam is a Movie inspired from the Former President of India, A P J Abdul Kalam. The movie is aimed to inspire poor to educate their children and to showcase the importance of education in life. The role of main lead of the movie, Chhotu (Kalam) has been performed by Harsh Mayar, a Delhi slum boy. The Film was premiered on May 12 at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival. The film bagges many awards and was showcased at various film festivals across the globe.
This Film is a must watch, not only for elders but for children too.
