Here we take a look at five brilliant films in the last decade which bombed at the Box Office. It saddens us when movies like Bajrangi Bhaijan, Padmavat, Race 3 become super hits while movies with actual content, great performances and social messages go unnoticed. So we have written a post to give a shout out to these masterpieces with the hope some more of us go and watch these films.
Shahid (2012)
A gem of a movie from Hansal Mehta. This movie bombed in the box office and primarily due to lack of promotion. Also, Rajkummar Rao was not the star he is now otherwise we are sure his current stardom would’ve attracted more crowd. But this film has definitely been a stepping stone for his stardom. The film is based on the life of Shahid Azmi, who was a lawyer and human rights activist based out of Mumbai.
It shows the indomitable spirit of the human mind and how it can overcome the extreme adversaries to stand tall at the end of the day. This movie emphasizes that there is always a choice between right and wrong in our life, and it is up to us as individuals to choose it and pursue it. This must be one of the most inspiring and touching biographical movies of the last decade. Hansal Mehta is really a master in creating hard-hitting and realistic biographies and he deservedly won a Best Director National Award for this movie. Shahid introduced us to one of the biggest talents in Bollywood, that is, Rajkummar Rao and his performance here was simply outstanding.
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Another terrific movie from Hansal Mehta, and
sadly another movie that failed at the box office. One of the main reasons for
the lukewarm response to the film is due to it handling a very sensitive topic
of homosexuality in India (which is still despised by the general audience of
our country). The story is based on a real-life incident of victimization of a
gay professor Ramchandra Siras in Aligarh University, and his real-life court
case against the university.
Manoj Bajpayee who plays the role of the
professor gives us such a humane insight into the mind of a homosexual
individual living in India. Ironically, this is the exact kind of movie which
needs to be watched by people who despise homosexuals, as it beautifully shows
that homosexuals are just like a normal human being who wants to be happy and
loved. The screenplay of the film by Apurva Asrani is exquisite and gives us
one of the most compelling and hard-hitting dramas of the last decade. Manoj
Bajpayee gives according to us, one of the best performances of the last decade
and we are shocked that he was not given the National Award for this brilliant
portrayal of Professor Ramchandra Siras.
1. This film proved that Konkona SenSharma is not only a brilliant actress but also a brilliant director. This movie is a masterpiece exploring humans and their emotions. The story is about a group of friends who go on a trip and then it slowly paces towards the climax of the film. It shows how our behaviors can unknowingly have an unexpected impact on others.
The cast ensemble is outstanding. Every actor
is just spot on with their performances but of course, the spotlight is taken
away by Vikrant Massey. He is so good as Shutu that your heart goes out to him.
Konkon Sensharma takes her time to build up the story and the characters which get
us involved completely. This film definitely leaves an impact on you long after
it is over.
Tu Hai Mera Sunday (2016)
1. A light-hearted and highly enjoyable movie. This one is a must-watch. We believe since the film was not promoted enough it did not work at the box office otherwise this film is a sure winner. It is such a fun watch. The story is about a group of men whose only respite from their daily mundane routine is playing football on Sunday at Juhu Beach. But due to some unexpected circumstances, they are unable to play football in Juhu Beach anymore. The story then shows how each of them deals with this situation. The movie highlights the various stereotypes of different religions and regions in a very warm way. Every character’s story is beautifully narrated and all of them are linked together in an unity in diversity manner.
This movie is so funny in certain parts and
not in a slapstick manner but in a genuine way. Bollywood hasn’t had such a good
comedy and light hearted film in a long time. All the actors are just right for
their roles and do complete justice. The movie is handled in a very casual but
impactful manner. You will definitely leave the movie with a smile on your face
and a warm feeling.
Manto (2018)
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This is another biographical movie that went
unnoticed in the last decade. Even with a popular actor like Nawazuddin
Siddiqui the movie did not work at the box office. Manto is about the great Urdu
writer Saadat Hasan Manto whose defining works show the devastating effect of the
India-Pakistan Partition on millions of people. It traverses the life of Manto
from his good Bollywood days to his displacement to Pakistan, where he spent
his final years fighting in court for his very right to write.
What really caught our eye in this movie is
that the way the writer-director Nandita Das has done a great job in
amalgamating Manto’s stories into his own life story. She has beautifully
explored Manto’s emotions and the internal turmoil that he was going through in
his life. A special mention for the unique soundtrack of the movie which was
composed by the very talented Sneha Khanwalkar.
Go ahead and watch these films and
we assure you that you won’t regret. These are some really good films and we
hope more people watch these films.
Good list. Tu Mera Sunday is on my list. Have watched and loved the rest.
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