Category Archives: Top 10

Large Short Films

Posted on February 17, 2018 by amodini

Ever think we need well-made Hindi films with great story-lines and less of the frivolous dramebaazi and naach-gaana? And yes, wish they were shorter? Well, your prayers have been answered. Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films gives a platform … Continue reading →

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Best Hindi Films of 2015

Posted on January 28, 2017 by amodini

10. Bajirao Mastani The grandeur and beauty of this film was quite something. While I wasn’t totally floored by this film, it was quite the visual spectacle – Bhansali made sure of that. 9. Badlapur Badlapur was a violent, gory … Continue reading →

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Best Hindi Films of 2016

Posted on January 14, 2017 by amodini

My Top 10 movies for 2016 are below. These are, from my point of view, the best hindi films of 2016. Do let me know if you disagree 🙂 10. Wazir Wazir should have been rated higher, but this revenge … Continue reading →

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Best Hindi Films of 2013

Posted on December 29, 2013 by amodini

[amazon_link id=”B00GFLULF2″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ][/amazon_link]2013 was an average year for movies. Lots of big banner films just turned out the same old commercial crap and succeeded (Chennai Express), while others failed miserably. Reasonable films were few and far between, … Continue reading →

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Best Films of 2012

Posted on December 26, 2012 by amodini

2012 was a good year for Hindi cinema – I haven’t had this little trouble deciding the Top 10 Movies in years ! Here you go : [amazon_link id=”B007SLF9ZK” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ][/amazon_link]10. Paan Singh Tomar : A bio-pic on … Continue reading →

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The Zero Hour Mashup

Posted on January 12, 2012 by amodini

And because I can’t resist this – here’s a well-done mashup of all the “item” numbers of 2011. The usual suspects make it here all right – there is Dabangg, Ra One, Tees Maar Khan, Double Dhamaal, Dum Maaro Dum,

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Top 10 Hindi songs of 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by amodini

There were quite a few good Hindi films this year – have you seen them all ? Most of them featured outstanding soundtracks and I was spoilt for choice having to choose just ten. Rockstar, Zindagi na milegi dobara and … Continue reading →

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Best Films of 2011

Posted on December 29, 2011 by amodini

This year was better than most; there were quite a few “sensible” films. Here then, are my Top 10 Hindi Movie Picks for 2011 : [amazon_link id=”B004SNCXWS” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ][/amazon_link]10. Patiala House : A predictable family film, this brings … Continue reading →

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10 Great Hindi Movies You Haven’t Seen

Posted on September 2, 2011 by amodini

Bollywood produces a large number of films per year. Most of the big banner films are much hyped, but the lesser known, low-budget movies get lost in the din, sometimes undeservingly. So, here are Ten Great Hindi Films which slipped … Continue reading →

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The Best Hindi Films of 2010

Posted on December 27, 2010 by amodini

2010 had a lot of films, but the good ones were few and far between. Here are my Top 10 : #10 – Karthik calling Karthik : A who-dun-it involving some heavy phone usage. A passable for a thriller, this … Continue reading →