I think noted critic Roger Ebert summed up the best when he wrote this about ‘Lagaan’:“an enormously entertaining epic, like nothing we’ve ever seen before, and yet completely familiar ”. ‘Lagaan’, with its epic and grand scale, and technical and musical brilliance, represents Indian cinema in its finest form. It tells you that “triumph of undying human spirit over all odds and discrimination” is a theme that’s universally resonant. To be nominated for an Oscar despite the fact that Americans hardly understand cricket, speaks volumes about ‘Lagaan’ - and its connect with audiences. Roger Ebert put it best when he said “Mira Nair’s ‘Monsoon Wedding’ is one of those joyous films that leaps over national boundaries and celebrates universal human nature”. Premiered at the Marché du Film section of the Cannes Film Festival and winning the coveted Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, ‘Monsoon Wedding’ is one of the masterpieces of Indian cinema. The movie touches upon the themes of Indian conservatism, patriarchy and dysfunctional familial set-up. One of the few internationally acclaimed movies from the oeuvre of Indian cinema, ‘Monsoon Weddings’ is a brilliant portrayal of the socio-political and romantic entanglements that come associated with a big fat Indian wedding. But in the process the biggest winners are actually us, the viewers. One underdog is fighting to prove others (mainly, the judgmental society) wrong, whereas the other underdog is fighting to prove himself right. Actually, it is made up of not one but two underdog stories. On top of that, it is also a great underdog story. With some clinical editing, intelligent cinematography and above all great understanding of the game, both from audience’s and player’s perspective, ‘Chak de India’ nails the portrayal of hockey in a way that no Indian film has ever managed to do with any sports. So, when we watch a sports being depicted in a film, we easily get turned off if the depiction is not convincing or believable.
We are used to seeing sports on-screen in real life. Brilliantly written, directed and acted, ‘Taare Zameen Par’ is a film for the ages, and its themes universally resonant.Īmong all the genres out there, sports movies are arguably the most difficult to pull off. Addressing the pressure that we put on our kids under the guise of success and prosperity and how it destroys their childhoods, the movie is immensely relatable and heart-breaking. The heartrending journey of a dyslexic little boy from confusion, humiliation and fear to his eventual redemption with the help of an understanding teacher, ‘Taare Zameen Par’ is one of most important movies ever made in Bollywood, and will move you to tears. But, he doesn’t, displaying a sense of calm and restraint that has been a trademark of his acting career. In his debut as a director, acclaimed actor Aamir Khan had a near perfect screenplay from Amol Gupte and had to resist the temptation to go over the top. The beauty of Taare Zameen Par lies in its simplicity.
Or may be it was the moving story of Dev and Paro. Possibly it was just the grandness of the film that fetched it international recognition including a BAFTA Best Foreign Language Film nomination. One can argue whether the film itself is great or not, but there’s no question that there are few films - Indian or otherwise - that has the grandeur and magnificence of ‘Devdas’. The third feature film of Sanjay Leela Bhansali may not have set the box office on fire in India but it did manage to impress people internationally. The hard work which went into creating a believable family with unbelievable feats paid off and Dangal served as a great testimony to the great sports of wrestling. Courtesy Mukesh Chhabra, casting was another crucial area in which Dangal knocked the ball out of the park. Aamir Khan assumed the role of an anchor of the ship and provides the much-needed infectious dedication he is known for. The perfectly detailed story and script is matched in its merit by the exceptional effort put forth by the entire cast. Dangal aces each criteria mentioned above and came across as a definitive film on Mahavir Singh Phogat and his family’s extraordinary story of courage and steely determination. Note 2: Baahubali: The Beginning has 86% rating, but we decided to prefer Dangal because Baahubali Part 2 is already on the list.Īn authentic sport biopic is the one which never tries to cut corners and dives deep into its methods, manners, psyche and nuances while being consciously aware of the regional, cultural and behavioural consistency it requires. Note 1: In case of equivalent RT scores, the film with higher average rating gets the higher position on the list.
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