10 Best Bollywood Movies of 2017

10. The Ghazi Attack
At a time when Bollywood is churning out patriotic films on a regular basis, ‘The Ghazi Attack’ stands out for its technical brilliance and never before seen under water action sequences in Indian cinema. Based on a true event during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971 the film has an original feel to it. The cast which comprises of versatile and competent actors like of Kay Kay Menon, Atul Kulkarni and Rana Daggubati adds a layer of drama and tension to the already tight script that hardly gives you a moment to ponder upon the proceedings. Made on a decent budget and of reasonable length ‘The Ghazi Attack’ is a praiseworthy effort.

9. Sachin: A Billion Dreams
The name says it all. Styled as a docudrama this is not just a film for the billion fans of Sachin Tendulkar around the world but rather a tribute to his ingenuity. He is not just one of the finest cricketers of all time but nothing short of a God to his hardcore fans. So when a film based on him releases its only natural that it will receive tremendous positive response from all quarters. Strictly speaking as a film ‘Sachin: A Billion Dreams’ leaves much to be desired but does anyone really cares. You just have to see the film in a theatre to feel the euphoria and excitement that Sachin generates, both on a cricket field as well as in a movie theatre.

8. Trapped
After directing films like ‘Udaan’ and ‘Lootera’ Vikramaditya Motwane has become a name to reckon with in the annals of filmdom. His third directorial venture ‘Trapped’ was unusual to say the least. As you might have guessed it from the trailer itself what the film is all about and to what kind of audiences it will appeal to. At the heart of the film is Rajkumar Rao as the helpless chap who gets trapped in a high rise Mumbai apartment. He channels his inner frustration to lend authenticity to his role and delivers a flawless performance. ‘Trapped’ has a very indie look to it and has the potential to be a break out hit in the festival circuit if it is promoted wisely.

7. Mukti Bhawan
The film first got recognition at the various film festivals that it was showcased on as international film critics sang songs of praises for the film. The film released in India on the eve of the announcement of the National Film Awards this year where it won a Special mention. The story revolves around a father-son duo that goes on a ‘death’ trip to Varanasi. Highly philosophical in its tone and wonderfully acted the film has a resurrecting quality that will surely move you and make you ponder upon life.

6. Hindi Medium
It is the feel good film of the year, so far. Dealing with a subject matter which is so close to the heart of every middle class Indian – English medium education – the film is a bitter-sweet satire on the excessive importance given to the English language in our country and how the true purpose of education gets lost in the process. In the lead roles are Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar as the ambitious parents of a five year old girl who leaves no stone unturned in their effort to admit their daughter to a good English medium school. ‘Hindi Medium’ is a warm, funny little film that has won many hearts and stood has its own against big budget releases.

5. Mom
A thriller that dared to be different in its treatment but also making a middle-aged woman as the central protagonist. That tells Indian cinema is progressing in the right direction. Sridevi is excellent as the “mom” and Nawazzudin Siddique, as always, is brilliant. If not for its jumbled climax, the film could have easily landed a higher spot on this list.

4. Bareilly Ki Barfi
The film has been co-written by Nitesh Tiwary of ‘Dangal’ fame, whose uncouth dialogues, smattered with UP’s vernacular and the guileless jokes and idioms that come along with it, do sheer justice to the milieu and are one the film’s biggest triumphs. There is barely a shred of English present, with the closest urban reference being the use of the word ‘friendzone’ (even that is pronounced as ‘friendjone’!)

All-in-all, BKB is a little more than just your usual run-of-the-mill romance. Watch it for its slightly quirky twist on the usual rom-com story, its desi aura, the hilariously rustic Bhojpuri-esque dialogue and the individual and collective charm and chemistry of the lead trio. A bonny date-night movie as well as a suitable entertainer for movie night with the gang, ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’ is as desi as Bareilly and as sweet as Barfi.

3. A Death in the Gunj
A coming of age story, ‘A Death in the Gunj’ centers around Shutu, and his conflicted ideas of masculinity. He finds himself questioning the double standards of the society he lives in. Even his family members — who themselves seem to be broken — also don’t seem to care. The emotional violence that we as a society inflict upon others unwittingly is what cumulatively leads to irrevocable damage. One of the brave films to have come out of Indian film industry this year. It is an eye-opening film that everyone should watch!

2. Newton
Masurkar’s film greatly differs from convention in that it does not shy from revealing its central character’s inadequacies. Newton is no hero and his vulnerabilities are as daunting as the tasks he is entrusted with. The jungle extends in all corners the eyes can see while an abandoned, dusty school’s walls in a clearing bear the lethal warnings of armed factions. The villagers’ lives, shown in hand-held close-ups, exist in near-isolation, away from the pangs of urbanism. Yet their dignity is tragically malleable in the hands of exacting administration officials as well as merciless insurgents. It is only when Newton finds himself to be completely at odds with the very people he is supposed to serve that his ironclad sense of right and wrong suffers a heavy blow. Not giving in to theatrics, Rao poignantly depicts the emotional implosion of a man who is out of his depths in a place which disregards most of his irrevocable notions.

1. Lipstick Under My Burkha
The film does have some sensationalist dialogue, but it never gets overboard (And what’s Bollywood without at least some theatrics!) Unapologetically bold and opinionated in its treatment of grave woman issues, the film is one of the best of 2017.Watch it to step into the shoes of all the ladies who walk wearing lipsticks under their burkhas. India needs more films like ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’, but I’m unsure of whether we deserve them. Watch the film, not for its explicit content or your curiosity about what the whole CBFC fuss was about, but for its brilliance.

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