The Indian Film Industry was affluent in the era of 1950es to 1970, and it produced some classic Hindi films, western music forms were in high demand. In the stories told, several new formulas were tried out, Whereas some of them even laid the way for some of the decade’s biggest songs. The ladies were becoming increasingly stylish and hairstyles have become fashionable. Moreover, the introduction of Technicolor production changed everything. New dancing forms were gaining popularity. Things were changing in general, and change was a constant.

Indian cinema, one of the world’s oldest businesses, produces a sense of color, splendor, and effervescence in audiences.

From Madhubala, Meena Kumari  Dilip Kumar, to Manoj Kumar, and many more, these actors are known for the iconic roles they had played and till today, people remember them for their great contribution to this entertainment industry. Old is Gold this quote is indeed true because of such superstars we had in that era.

Today, we’re going to reveal to you some of the most incredible Indian films that have made a lasting impression on the history of Indian cinemas.

Mughal-E-Azam

Mughal-E-Azam is the first film on our list of classic Hindi films from the 1960s. The Indian film industry has yet to produce a film of this magnitude. The love story of Prince Salim and Anarkali, a courtesan, inspired this timeless epic. It depicted Emperor Akbar’s feud with his son, Prince Salim. This was without a doubt the most spectacular musical blockbuster of its time.

Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, and Prithviraj Kapoor starred in one of the most expensive films of the period. Moreover,

this love story has a prominent place in Hindi cinema and classic Hindi films to date.

You can watch it on Hotstar, Google Play, or Youtube.

Mother India

The film’s title was chosen to contradict American novelist Katherine Mayo’s anti-Indian diatribe Mother India, published in 1927. The film contains numerous references to Hindu mythology, and its protagonist has been hailed as a metonymic picture of a Hindu woman who exemplifies strong moral values and the through self-sacrifice, an idea of what it means to be a mother to society.

Nargis, Sunil Dutt, and Rajendra Kumar starred in the picture, which garnered an Academy Award nomination. One of the most legendary Bollywood films ever made, the film is noted for its cultural and nationalistic significance.

You can watch it on YouTube, Airtel Xstream, MX Player.

Devdas

Released in 1955 Hindi-language period drama film Devdas directed by Bimal Roy and based on Sharat ChandraChattopadhyay’s novel.Dilip Kumar played the main role, while Vyjayanthimala played Chandramukhi, a courtesan, and Suchitra Sen made her Bollywood debut as Parvati ‘Paro’.

The film was named one of the Top 25 Must-See Bollywood Films by Indiatimes Movies in 2005. Devdas was also ranked second on Corey K. Creekmur’s Top 10 Bollywood Films list from the University of Iowa. Under the direction of Kamal Bose, the film’s cinematography and lighting accentuated Dilip Kumar’s emotional suffering. Kumar’s performance in the film was named one of Forbes’ “25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema.”

 You can watch it on Zee5 and Youtube.

Barsaat Ki Raat

P. L. Santoshi directed and R. Chandra produced the 1960 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical film Barsaat Ki Raat (lit. ‘A Rainy Night’). The film, which stars Madhubala, Bharat Bhushan, and Shyama, is regarded as a classic example of the romantic musical cinema genre.

Unlike many other contemporary Bollywood films, this drama featured strong female characters who spoke their thoughts and chose their paths. Even the conflicts depicted in this film were more realistic than ordinary family dramas. This film also celebrates the life of “singing girls,” who were not well-liked in society at that time. 

You can watch it on Youtube and JioCinema.

Guide

A romantic drama based  on R. K. Narayan’s novel The Guide, released in 1965 casting  Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman lead actors’ award-winning performances cemented the film’s place in cinematic history. The music, composed by S. D. Burman is timeless. It was ranked 4 on Time magazine’s list of the Best Bollywood Classics.  Pearl S. Buck wrote a 120-minute English adaptation, which Tad Danielewski directed and produced. In 2007, 42 years after its release, this film was presented at the Cannes Film Festival.

 You can watch it on Netflix, Hotstar , Voot and Jio Cinema.

Gumnaam

The Hindi mystery thriller is based on Agatha Christie’s classic And There Were None. This Indian adaptation went on to become a tremendous hit with a great soundtrack. Gumnaam was released in 1965 starring Manoj Kumar, Nanda, Pran, Helen, and Mehmood. 

You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video.

Bobby

Bobby’s film was the first in Bollywood to establish the teen love genre. The film, which marked the debut of both Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia.

The movie was a trend-setter and became quite popular and was frequently imitated. It was the first film in Bollywood to feature a young romance with a rich-versus-poor conflict as the backdrop. This plot inspired a slew of films in the years and decades that followed. Bobby is one of the ‘Top 25 Must-See Bollywood Films,’ according to Indiatimes Movies. In 1980, the film was adapted as Parvaz dar Ghafas in Persian. You can watch it on Google play MX player.

Conclusion 

We can switch to such classic movies for some time for our leisure time in this era of web shows and new-age movies taking place in droves. You will have a unique experience watching these movies. You’ve probably heard of these classic films, but I’m presuming you haven’t seen them yet. Reserve your weekends to see these films and marvel at our legendary actors’ craft.

Author- Richa Tiwari