For an Indian movie to make it onto a list of the all time greatest movies around the world and win an international film festival award is always a challenge. Thankfully some of the Indian movies had broke this barrier and won international acclaim, & brought us international pride with their impeccable craft.
Here are some Indian movies that made us proud abroad.
1. Nayakan (1987)
Featured on TIME Magazine list of ‘ All Time 100 Best Films’
2. Charulata (1964)
Featured in the 1982 Sight & Sound critic’s poll
3. Pyaasa (1957)
Featured on Time Magazine’s list of 100 best films of all time
4. Dil Se (1998)
Won the Netpac Award at the 1999 Berlin International Film Festival
5. Lagaan (2001)
Nominated for an Academy Award
6. Pather Panchali (1955)
Featured on The Village Voice’s top 250 Best Films of the Century
7. Mother India (1957)
1st Indian movie to be nominated for an Oscar
8. Court (2014)
Won Best Film in the Venice International Film Festival
9. Apur Sansar (1959)
Featured in the 1982 Sight & Sound critic’s poll
10. The Lunchbox (2013)
Won the Grand Rail D’Or at the Cannes Film Festival
11. Gangs Of Wasseypur (2012)
Won 4 nominations at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival
12. Pather Panchali (1955)
Was the first Independent Indian film to receive acclaim abroad
