Dec 16, 2023

Republic Entertainment Desk

Mera Naam Joker to Luck by Chance: Bollywood flops which became cult classics movies


Mera Naam Joker (1970): Raj Kapoor was one of the lengthy films. The film didn’t receive a good response in the theatres but today, the film is regarded as a cult classic of Indian cinema.

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Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983): Kundan Shah's directorial still manages to be relevant and fresh. A dark satire on the rampant corruption in Indian politics, the film is one of the best slapstick comedies.

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Andaz Apna Apna (1994): Rajkumar Santoshi's directorial is regarded as one of the popular cult classics today. The film didn’t do well at the box office, but over the years, it took over the audience.

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No SmokingNo Smoking (2007): John Abraham starrer is a story about a chain smoker who takes a mysterious path to deal with his habit. Despite not doing well, this movie stands tall as film noir in Ind

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Luck by Chance (2009): Zoya Akhtar’s directorial debut, starring Farhan Akhtar opened to a lukewarm response at the box office. However, the film was appreciated critically and loved by many.

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Udaan (2010): Marking Vikramaditya Motwane’s directorial debut, the film underperformed at the Indian box office despite featuring at Cannes. Today, it has been considered as the most impactful story.

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