It was a year of highs for Hindi Films Industry. Normally, its easy for me to decide my no.1 movie of the year but there were 4-5 films that were equally capable of being at no.1 position this time around. One of those years when I can't say this film single-handedly stealed the year, for instance 'Rockstar' last year. Films like Heroine, Agent Vinod, Jannat2, Raaz3 and Aiyyaa were some of big dissappointments of the year.
Here's a look at my Top 10 films of the year :
1. Kahaani
Suspense thriller that surprises you completely when the mystery is revealed. Vidya Balan's another fantastic performance, with new actors (in Hindi films), Saswata Chatterjee and Parambhata Chatterjee impressing a lot. Also, Nawazuddin Siddiqui gets noticed after doing several small roles in past for many years. Vidya's final dialogue 'Kya fark padta hai'.. and the background theme running at that scene was my most fav moment.
2. Gangs of Wasseypur II
It was more of a powerful performance oriented movie than story/screenplay based. Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a role he would always remember, and how brilliantly he enacts it.. Just watch the satisfaction in his eyes during climax shootout scene. Huma Qureshi another great find, and Zeishan Quadri as 'Definite' also was a delight to watch. While, Sneha's music added to the appeal of the movie. Another of Anurag Kashyap movies added to my most loved films list. Hum toh sochte the ki sanjeev kumar ke ghar mein hum bachchan paida huye hai, par aankh khuli toh pata chala ki hum toh shashi kapoor hai.. bachchan toh koi aur hi nikla.
3. Barfi
One of the sweetest movies of the year, no wonder it was titled Barfi. Ranbir Kapoor carries his great work from Rockstar, in another award worthy performance. Priyanka Chopra plays autistic role with such perfection. Ileana D'Cruz makes the best out of a good complex role to make herself contender for debut awards. Apart from the weak mystery sub-plot, the movie was deeply touching and I give a damn to the copied/lifted scenes. Umeedein ho toh kaagaz ki chidiya ke bhi pankh hote hain.
4. Shanghai
Excellent political thriller, real to the core. Dibakar Banerjee's detailing behind every character, it was hard to pick best performance. Plus, Vishal Shekhar's gem of a music. Emraan Hashmi in a very different role, justifying his acting talent to everyone. Kalki, the only one that didn't impress me. The climax is hard-hitting. 'Jahan se bhi aaye ho na waapis chale jaao, yeh india hai samjhe.. yeh aapko suit nahi karega'.
5. Gangs of Wasseypur
If you like the first 10 mins of movie, you are more likely to love this film.. Anurag touch is there right from the first big close up frame, as he differentiates the world he will showcase would be how much different then that serial playing on Tv. Manoj Bajpaayee brilliant as ever, while Tigmanshu Dhulia in his debut acting mode was highly impressive playing negative shade of Ramadhir. Also, cameos of Nawazuddin and Huma who take story to next part. A special mention to background score, and music by Sneha too. Uss harami ko humhe mitaana hai, goli nahi maarenge saale ko, kehke lenge uski.
6. Paan Singh Tomar
Among Irfan Khan's best performances ever, one of leading contenders for best actor awards. The screenplay very well portrayed the rise of a successful athelete, and then turning into a dacaoit. Also, the story that had lot of emotional potential in it which Tigmanshu Dhulia exploited well with the help of good starcast. Sarkaar mein vishwaas rakhte ho ? Naa Saab, sarkaar toh chor hain'.
7. Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Yash Chopra's last movie though visually very modern (touch of Aditya Chopra) had Yashji feel of eternal love throughout. The script is weak yet the emotions it carries through with Shahrukh and Katrina's top performances helps to ignore the flaws. The church scene in climax was my most fav. Rahman music gels brilliantly with the movie, be it Challa or Saans or Ishq Dance. I personally loved Shahrukh in army role the most. 'Bomb se jyada zakhm toh zindagi deti hai, har modh pe koi dhokha, koi dard.. Zindagi toh har roz jaan leti hai, bomb toh sirf ek baar lega'.
8. Talaash
Very good psychological drama by Reema Kagti. As a suspense mystery which it was promoted by, the film was pretty average specially by the standards of Aamir Khan. But, the screenplay and the Music/Background by Ram Sampath along with performances brought a lot out of the film. Kareena Kapoor easily steals the show, while Aamir's emotional side as a cop appealed to me. Nawazzudin in good supporting performance too. 'Kya koi bhi poori tarah se khush hai, tum khush ho ? Kuch pal hai..'
9. Vicky Donor
Excellent chemistry between Ayushmann Khurana and Annu Kapoor in a altogether different subject based movie full of humour, and giving a message in the end without preaching it. Yami Gautam makes a good debut while Dolly Ahluvalia was hillarious in Ayushmann' mother role. Loved the punjabi-bengali culture sequence in the movie. And great music, especially romantic Paani da rang and Mar Jaiyiaan. Sperm se thora upar aake dekho, heart naam ki cheez hoti hai.. what about love ?
10. English Vinglish
The word 'comeback' is justified for a change rather then forcefully used for actors in past. Sridevi performance never makes you think she was in a film after such long gap. The regular english teasing by Adil Hussain (husband) and daugther at times appear odd. My fav part when Sridevi joins classes, and learns to love her old life through it. Amit Trivedi's background score was very good, also innovative Manhattan song. Amitabh-Sridevi scene was super funny. 'Why India not The India, why America The United States of America ?'
Films that just missed my top10 list : Rowdy Rathore, Ishaqzaade, London Paris New York, Chittagong and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu.
Here's a look at my Top 10 films of the year :
Suspense thriller that surprises you completely when the mystery is revealed. Vidya Balan's another fantastic performance, with new actors (in Hindi films), Saswata Chatterjee and Parambhata Chatterjee impressing a lot. Also, Nawazuddin Siddiqui gets noticed after doing several small roles in past for many years. Vidya's final dialogue 'Kya fark padta hai'.. and the background theme running at that scene was my most fav moment.
It was more of a powerful performance oriented movie than story/screenplay based. Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a role he would always remember, and how brilliantly he enacts it.. Just watch the satisfaction in his eyes during climax shootout scene. Huma Qureshi another great find, and Zeishan Quadri as 'Definite' also was a delight to watch. While, Sneha's music added to the appeal of the movie. Another of Anurag Kashyap movies added to my most loved films list. Hum toh sochte the ki sanjeev kumar ke ghar mein hum bachchan paida huye hai, par aankh khuli toh pata chala ki hum toh shashi kapoor hai.. bachchan toh koi aur hi nikla.
3. Barfi One of the sweetest movies of the year, no wonder it was titled Barfi. Ranbir Kapoor carries his great work from Rockstar, in another award worthy performance. Priyanka Chopra plays autistic role with such perfection. Ileana D'Cruz makes the best out of a good complex role to make herself contender for debut awards. Apart from the weak mystery sub-plot, the movie was deeply touching and I give a damn to the copied/lifted scenes. Umeedein ho toh kaagaz ki chidiya ke bhi pankh hote hain.
Excellent political thriller, real to the core. Dibakar Banerjee's detailing behind every character, it was hard to pick best performance. Plus, Vishal Shekhar's gem of a music. Emraan Hashmi in a very different role, justifying his acting talent to everyone. Kalki, the only one that didn't impress me. The climax is hard-hitting. 'Jahan se bhi aaye ho na waapis chale jaao, yeh india hai samjhe.. yeh aapko suit nahi karega'.
If you like the first 10 mins of movie, you are more likely to love this film.. Anurag touch is there right from the first big close up frame, as he differentiates the world he will showcase would be how much different then that serial playing on Tv. Manoj Bajpaayee brilliant as ever, while Tigmanshu Dhulia in his debut acting mode was highly impressive playing negative shade of Ramadhir. Also, cameos of Nawazuddin and Huma who take story to next part. A special mention to background score, and music by Sneha too. Uss harami ko humhe mitaana hai, goli nahi maarenge saale ko, kehke lenge uski.
Among Irfan Khan's best performances ever, one of leading contenders for best actor awards. The screenplay very well portrayed the rise of a successful athelete, and then turning into a dacaoit. Also, the story that had lot of emotional potential in it which Tigmanshu Dhulia exploited well with the help of good starcast. Sarkaar mein vishwaas rakhte ho ? Naa Saab, sarkaar toh chor hain'.
Yash Chopra's last movie though visually very modern (touch of Aditya Chopra) had Yashji feel of eternal love throughout. The script is weak yet the emotions it carries through with Shahrukh and Katrina's top performances helps to ignore the flaws. The church scene in climax was my most fav. Rahman music gels brilliantly with the movie, be it Challa or Saans or Ishq Dance. I personally loved Shahrukh in army role the most. 'Bomb se jyada zakhm toh zindagi deti hai, har modh pe koi dhokha, koi dard.. Zindagi toh har roz jaan leti hai, bomb toh sirf ek baar lega'.
Very good psychological drama by Reema Kagti. As a suspense mystery which it was promoted by, the film was pretty average specially by the standards of Aamir Khan. But, the screenplay and the Music/Background by Ram Sampath along with performances brought a lot out of the film. Kareena Kapoor easily steals the show, while Aamir's emotional side as a cop appealed to me. Nawazzudin in good supporting performance too. 'Kya koi bhi poori tarah se khush hai, tum khush ho ? Kuch pal hai..'
Excellent chemistry between Ayushmann Khurana and Annu Kapoor in a altogether different subject based movie full of humour, and giving a message in the end without preaching it. Yami Gautam makes a good debut while Dolly Ahluvalia was hillarious in Ayushmann' mother role. Loved the punjabi-bengali culture sequence in the movie. And great music, especially romantic Paani da rang and Mar Jaiyiaan. Sperm se thora upar aake dekho, heart naam ki cheez hoti hai.. what about love ?
The word 'comeback' is justified for a change rather then forcefully used for actors in past. Sridevi performance never makes you think she was in a film after such long gap. The regular english teasing by Adil Hussain (husband) and daugther at times appear odd. My fav part when Sridevi joins classes, and learns to love her old life through it. Amit Trivedi's background score was very good, also innovative Manhattan song. Amitabh-Sridevi scene was super funny. 'Why India not The India, why America The United States of America ?'
Films that just missed my top10 list : Rowdy Rathore, Ishaqzaade, London Paris New York, Chittagong and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu.
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