Anand To Pather Panchali, Classics That Shaped Indian Cinema

Do Bigha Zamin is a 1953 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Bimal Roy. It is based on Rabindranath Tagore's Bengali poem "Dui Bigha Jomi" and features Balraj Sahni.

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Anand follows the story of a terminally ill man, who aspires to live life to the fullest before the inevitable happens. The film features Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan.

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Salaam Bombay is about young Krishna, a character struggling with drug dealing, pimping and prostitutes in India's back alleys. It stars Shafiq Syed, Anjaan and Amrit Patel.

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Sholay is about a former police officer who seeks help from two outlaws after his family is murdered by a ruthless bandit. The film is directed by Ramesh Sippy.

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Satyajit Ray directed Pather Panchali which is about a priest, Harihar Ray, who leaves his rural Bengal village for work, aiming for a better life for himself and his family.

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Mother India is about a poverty-stricken woman who raises her sons despite tribulations, always adhering to her moral code. It is directed by Mehboob Khan and written by Wajahat Mirza and S. Ali Raza.

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Lagaan is set in a small village in Victorian India. People living there take on British rulers through cricket. The movie is directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.

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