There are 52 weeks in a year and considering that even one film releases per week mean 520 movies releasing in a decade. Some of them receive love and praise from the audience while rest others go unnoticed. A few of them win big at the box-office becoming blockbusters and the rest, which are not marketed well or have lackluster content fizzle out at the box-office. And, it is quite evident that it is not necessary that a movie with big numbers is as good as the numbers because the ticket rates and various other factors come into play. So, here I have a list of my favorite and I feel the best movies of the previous decade -
100. GOLD - The movie showcases the journey of a man who made India win the Olympic Gold Medal in Hockey. Watch out the film for its performances and the second half, where it surprises you and keeps you on edge of the seat.
99. OCTOBER - A different love story told convincingly well by Shoojit Sircar and written fantastically well by Juhi Chaturvedi. Watch the movie for its performances and magical background score, which heals you and takes you to another world.
98. AGNEEPATH - A revenge saga starring Hrithik Roshan, Sanjay Dutt, and Rishi Kapoor. A proper masaledaar film filled with humor, emotions, and lots of drama. Watch out for Katrina's Chikni Chameli, the film goes to another level after the song.
97. NO ONE KILLED JESSICA - A biographical thriller with interesting twists and turns in the story. The performances by Rani Mukerji and Vidya Balan are highlights and the direction by Raj Kumar Gupta is the major highlight of the film.
96. NEERJA - Another biographical drama told exceedingly well by Ram Madhavani. The performances of the film are highlights - be it Sonam Kapoor, Jim Sarbh, Yogendra Tiku, or Shabana Azmi, everyone gives their level best. The climax of the film will leave you in tears.
95. MUKKABAAZ - A very interesting sports drama with highlight performances and very good direction. A very relevant drama with an authentic portrayal of the heartland and exciting mix of politics and boxing.
94. BLACKMAIL - A dark comedy that has a quite whacky script making you laugh throughout its duration. With brilliant performances and terrific direction, this one is a fantastic watch. Watch out for Arunoday Singh in the movie, he is the highlight.
93. RAMAN RAGHAV - A neo-noir thriller done right with great execution and highlight performances. Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vicky Kaushal give one of their career-best performances in this well-edited drama which surprises you multiple times in its duration.
92. EK VILLAIN - A love story turned revenge saga when a rebel faces almost a psychopath who kills his wife. Riteish Deshmukh steals the show in the film filled with a chartbuster album, seetimaar dialogues, and lovable chemistry between Sidharth Malhotra and Shraddha Kapoor.
91. ITTEFAQ - A suspense drama that keeps you on the edge for its duration. A very interesting plot with fantastic performances by Akshaye Khanna and Sidharth Malhotra. The suspense of the movie is surprising and the climax is adrenaline rush completely.
90. SHUBH MANGAL SAAVDHAN - Ayushmann Khurrana is known for his unusual script choices and I believe this to be his whackiest one. Brilliant Performances, Tight Direction, and an Interesting Plot with laughter, which is there throughout the film.
89. MADAARI -An interesting suspense drama, which takes on politics in an unusual way. Irrfan and Jimmy Sheirgill in this cat and mouse are very good and Nishikant Kamat directs this one very well. An exciting watch.
88. FUKREY - The story of 4 guys who try to cash in on a friend's dream, which is converted into a lottery number. The Delhi humor is shown brilliantly well with laughter throughout the film. The direction is really good with Varun Sharma being the highlight.
87. RAANJHANAA - A romantic drama with a chartbuster music album and brilliant performances. The Banaras side is shown brilliantly well with Dhanush, Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub making the film an excellent watch.
86. BATLA HOUSE - A real story of a shootout which becomes all the more exciting in the second half. A brilliant mixture of mass and class, this one will make you stick to your seat throughout the duration.
85. PADMAAVAT - A historical made by Sanjay Leela Bhansali can't go wrong in this genre and stands out from the rest. The music, performances, direction, and screenplay are the highlight of the film. Special Mention to Ranveer's performance and VFX of the film.
84. SOORMA - A sports drama with its heart at the right place. The emotions and humor work wonders in the film and performances by Diljit Dosanjh, Taapsee Pannu, and Angad Bedi are really good. A very motivating film to watch.
83. TANU WEDS MANU RETURNS - A hilarious drama ensues when the husband finds his wife's lookalike. The humor of the story will make you laugh out loud and a special mention to Deepak Dobriyal, who is excellent in the film.
82. KADVI HAWA - A very heart-touching social drama with Sanjay Mishra being the highlight of the film. With his fantastic performance and excellent direction by Nila Madhab Panda, the movie will make you think about the plight of farmers in the country.
81. DEAR ZINDAGI - A very cheerful film to watch, having an exciting story and brilliant performances by Shahrukh Khan and Alia Bhatt. The movie has some really good life lessons to understand and makes you fall in love with yourself.
80. CITYLIGHTS - A heart touching story of love showing the dark side of society with fantastic performances by Hansal Mehta. Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha had brilliant chemistry in the film and their performances were really good as well.
79. RAAJNEETI - A political drama linked to Mahabharat with remarkable performances by the entire cast. The second half of the film is the highlight and the music album is hummable too. Acting Performances by the entire star cast are done brilliantly well.
78. DABANGG - Salman Khan's brilliant performance coupled with a powerful story and fantastic music album makes this one an enjoyable film. The traits of Chulbul Pandey are explored fantastically well and this one promises an abundance of unabashed entertainment with a fast-paced screenplay.
77. HOLIDAY - A brilliant movie on the Indian Army which makes you laugh and cry at the same time. The cat and mouse are shown really well in the film and makes you feel proud and emotional towards the end of the film.
76. BAZAAR - An intelligent thriller which brings Saif back to business with a performance, which only he could have pulled off. The story of the film keeps you hooked throughout its duration and is a terrific watch.
75. DHONI - The movie shows the journey who has made the country proud because of his multiple achievements. Sushant as Dhoni was really good in the film and the emotional angle of the film was showcased really well. One of my all-time favorites.
74. GO GOA GONE - A crazy script becomes crazier when we add humor and it gets executed by Saif Ali Khan, Kunal Khemmu, Vir Das and Anand Tiwari. A film which will make you laugh continuously and we have a sequel coming up for this one.
73. BADLAPUR - A revenge drama with excellent performances and a heartfelt music album executed rightly by Sriram Raghavan. Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Varun Dhawan perform excellently in the film, with the former taking the cake.
72. TRAPPED - A story of a man stuck in his house in a building where no one lives. The story of survival is told convincingly well by Vikramaditya Motwane and Rajkummar Rao surprises with his fantastic performance.
71. SUPER 30 - The biopic of Indian Mathematics genius played fantastically well by Hrithik Roshan. His emotional scenes are terrific in the film, especially in the first half and the movie never bores you in its entire duration.
70. MARDAANI - A hard-hitting crime drama about child drama, this one keeps you on edge of the seat. Rani Mukerji and Tahir Raj Bhasin, who act brilliantly well, are exciting to watch in this cat and mouse thriller.
69. RAM LEELA - A modern take on love mixed with love which leaves you on a high because of impressive performances by the entire star cast and a classic music album. Supriya Pathak was the surprise package, who stole the show with her amazing performance.
68. ALIGARH - The story of a homosexual professor who fights society after he faces charges of promoting same-sex relationships. Manoj Bajpayee as the professor delivers his career-best performance in the film. Absolutely Outstanding!!
67. I AM KALAM - A film that fills you with hope and inspires one to achieve his dreams. A Nila Madhab Panda directorial, this one is shot beautifully well and has a really good music album, especially the background music.
66. LOVE SONIA - A brilliant film about human trafficking which showcases the dark secrets and has masterclass acting performances by the entire cast and is a fantastic directorial by Tabrez Noorani. This one is an underrated gem.
65. PHANTOM - An edge of the seat suspense thriller, which has brilliant twists and turns is Phantom for you. Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif share beautiful chemistry in the film and the music of the song is really good as well.
64. AIRLIFT - A patriotic drama with clap worthy dialogues, brilliant performances, and terrific execution. The music of the film supports the fast-paced screenplay of the film. The climax of the film is really good. The flag scene gives you goosebumps.
63. PADMAN - A very informative and entertaining drama about a taboo subject. This is one of the better films of Akshay Kumar, who shows his acting prowess in the emotional scenes and is a delight to watch.
62. SHAHID - A fantastic story about a lawyer who gets framed in the system. The movie truly depicts the harsh side of society and is a gut-wrenching drama to watch. Rajkummar Rao's fantastic performance takes this to another level.
61. DEATH IN THE GUNJ - I would term this as a slow poison. It takes on you slowly and surprises in the second half. Outstanding Performances by the entire star cast will blow your mind.
60. KABIR SINGH - A high voltage drama with a chartbuster music album, Kabir Singh is an unabashed entertainer. Striking Performances, Fast-Paced Screenplay, and Impressive Direction are the highlights of the film.
59. DELHI BELLY - A start to end adult comedy, which is a laugh riot because of its crazy plot and mad performances. The second hour of the film is very interesting, making you laugh your heart out.
58. DETECTIVE BYOMKESH BAKSHY - India's first detective thriller has brilliant story and performances. The movie is captured really well and the first half of the film is briskly paced, not giving you time to think about the twists and turns.
57. MANIKARNIKA - A very well made historical which is shot really well and has terrific performances. Kangana Ranaut is the show-stealer here, an absolute delight to watch. The war scenes are shot nicely too.
56. BARFI - An entertaining film that makes you laugh, cry, and fall in love in its entire duration is Barfi. A very well enacted film with terrific performances and masterclass direction. Phir Le Aaya Dil reminds of the film daily, what a beautiful melody it is.
55. SANJU - A biopic of India's controversial star Sanjay Dutt made by Rajkumar Hirani. Do I need to state that it is a gem of a film when India's best directs this one? This one is a must-watch.
54. UDTA PUNJAB - Showcasing the dark reality of Punjab, this one is an eye-opener for many. Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt stole the show with their terrific performances, supported nicely by Diljit Dosanjh and Kareena Kapoor.
53. MANJHI - THE MOUNTAIN MAN - A Nawazuddin Siddiqui shows all over which shows how a common man who carved a path through a mountain using just a chisel and hammer. The movie has phenomenal performances and very good execution.
52. THE GHAZI ATTACK - A story which should have been told earlier to the Indians was showcased on screen and we got to know about the mysterious sinking of PNS Ghazi in Indian waters. This one is a gem of a watch and the second half is a delight to watch.
51. DO DOONI CHAAR - A very relatable story told by Habib Faisal with remarkable performances by Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor. The movie has humor throughout its duration and never makes you feel bored.
50. BAREILLY KI BARFI - An interesting love triangle with funny one-liners and hummable music. The movie becomes all the more interesting when Rajkummar Rao enters the screen and there is no looking back after that.
49. ROCKSTAR - A powerful performance by Ranbir Kapoor executed equally well by Imtiaz Ali. The real star of the movie is A.R.Rahman who composes the best album of the previous decade - with each and every song having a repeat value and Kun Faaya Kun being one of the best songs we have heard in our life.
48. LOOTERA - Indian Adaption of O Henry's 'The Last Leaf', which is a slow romantic film with a very underrated music album. The finest performance by Sonakshi Sinha and a very well-directed film by Vikramaditya Motwane. Ranveer was really good in the film as well, especially in the second half.
47. BHAAG MILKHA BHAAG - A biopic which never fails to motivate me and keeps me hooked whenever I watch this one, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a sheer delight to watch, just because of the fantastic performance by Farhan Akhtar and a story which needed to be told. The race scenes are executed extremely well in the film.
46. SONCHIRIYA - A very entertaining film about Dacoits at the time of emergency in India. The movie has impressive performances by the entire star cast and keeps you excited throughout its duration. The direction by Abhishek Chaubey is really good as well.
45. THE LUNCHBOX - An unusual romantic story of Saajan and Ila, played fantastically well by Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur. This Ritesh Batra directorial is a heartwarming film to watch and keeps you invested in the film.
44. ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI - A movie made for the masses with an exciting competition between Emraan Hashmi and Ajay Devgn. The movie inarguably has the best dialogues of the last decade, a chartbuster music album, and acting ke toh kya hi kehne 💥.
43. ARTICLE 15 - A hard-hitting realistic film by Anubhav Sinha. The movie does a brilliant commentary about our society and is a really good thriller as well. It is one of 2019's best film and performances in this film take this to another level. A must watch.
42. TAMASHA - A realistic drama by Imtiaz Ali, this one is an acting masterclass by Ranbir Kapoor, who gives one of his best performances in the film. The music album of this film is a blessing to our ears and the climax portion is picturized brilliantly well.
41. PARMANU - A patriotic drama that has enough edge of the seat moments to keep you invested throughout its duration. Brilliant Performances by the entire star cast and terrific direction makes this an intriguing affair that grips you in the first 10 minutes and leaves you on a high when it ends.
40. SINGHAM - A police drama that has seetimaar dialogues and brilliant performances by the entire cast, especially by Prakash Raj and Ajay Devgn. This one is a Rohit Shetty special, giving unabashed entertainment to the target audience who enjoy his films. The dialogues and situations are extremely good and this one is my totally my cup of tea.
39. MULK - A hard-hitting court drama with fantastic performances by Taapsee Pannu, Rishi Kapoor, and Ashutosh Rana. This Anubhav Sinha directorial is a brilliant film that has clap worthy dialogues, powerful script, and fast-paced screenplay, which is enough to keep you invested throughout its duration.
38. KAABIL - Another perfect film to watch. Hrithik's career-best act, coupled with strong emotional sequences and brilliantly choreographed action sequences make this one a must-watch. This one has my favorite interval scene and the film after that builds up extremely well, keeping you on the edge and making sure you get entertained.
37. KESARI - The film which leaves you on a high because of the second half which keeps you on the edge, dialogues which leave you on a high and action scenes which make you clap. Akshay's pitch-perfect act and a music album which is beautifully composed are the high points of the film. The movie picks up from the dhol scene and there is no looking back after that.
36. BAJIRAO MASTANI - My favorite historical of the last decade, this one is a perfect film - for the masses or the classes. Ranveer's pitch-perfect act of Bajirao coupled with fantastic performances by the cast and superb picturization and direction by Sanjay Leela Bhansali makes this one a fantastic film. The highlight of the movie is Priyanka's performance, war scene towards the end, and a music album which is wonderful, to say the least.
35. TUMBBAD - India's finest mixture of mythology and cinema which has many jump scare moments to keep you intrigued throughout the film. The second hour of the film is so fast-paced and the climax is done beautifully well. This one is a classic in all the departments.
34. CHHICHHORE - A fun entertainer with an extremely relevant message, this one has beautiful performances by the entire star cast. The direction of this one is done right by Nitesh Tiwari, who infuses emotions and humor in such a way that you will be all praises for all the departments of the film. And how good a song Khairiyat is💓.
33. SECTION 375 - A hard-hitting courtroom drama with a brilliant message. The performances by the entire cast are the strong pillars of the film but Akshaye Khanna as Tarun Saluja deserves a bow for his no-nonsense attire of a lawyer. His performance takes the film to the next level.
32. YEH JAWAANI HAI DEEWANI - An entertainer focused on the youth of the country. A movie filled with extremely funny sequences, nicely executed emotional sequences, aesthetic cinematography, masterclass performances, chartbuster music album, and adorable chemistry among the actors. One of my favorites.
31. DUM LAGA KE HAISHA - Another hilarious entertainer by Ayushmann Khurrana with a terrific message. The music album, performances, direction, and cinematography are some of the highlights of the film. Ayushmann and Bhumi's chemistry is extremely good throughout the film and Sanjay Mishra is the highlight.
30. GULLY BOY - A movie about underground music depicted extremely well. Ranveer and Siddhant's explosive chemistry coupled with a fantastic album and extremely good direction by Zoya Akhtar makes this one a fantastic watch. The Doori song picturization is done so correctly that it is still stuck in my mind.
29. NEWTON - Social Commentary done right. The movie has a really good plot keeping in mind the situation of the country. The movie has a really good story coupled with outstanding performances and a wonderful message. Loved the last hour of the film and Pankaj Tripathi's performance.
28. STREE - A hilarious horror comedy that has excellent dialogues and hysterical situations. The acting performances by all the three male actors combined with a good message by Amar Kaushik make this one a Must Watch.
27. RAAZI - An edge of the seat thriller which keeps you invested throughout the duration. Outstanding Performances, Great direction, and a really good music album keep you lured till the end. A brilliant film by Meghna Gulzar.
26. KAI PO CHE - A terrific mixture of politics and cricket in Cinema, this one has a really good music album and terrific acting performances by the actors. This one is the apt adaptation of a well-written book and is an excellent film to watch.
25. BADLA - A suspense thriller that keeps you intrigued throughout its duration. Its an acting masterclass where each and every character shines. The fast-paced screenplay builds the hype that plays with you throughout and ends on a high.
24. BADHAAI HO - A hilarious entertainer with a message conveyed brilliantly well. The performances by the entire cast are executed really well by Amit Sharma. The movie has funny situations and hilarious dialogues to keep you entertained throughout its duration.
23. ENGLISH VINGLISH - A very good film with emotions at the right place and music which supports the story fantastically well. The movie has one of Sridevi's best performance and this one is Gauri Shinde at her best. The emotional scenes are picturized really well and uplift the film to the next level.
22. TALVAR - One of India's most controversial murder mystery showing how a case that could have been solved easily becomes a fu**ed up situation. The movie has fantastic performances by Irrfan Khan, Neeraj Kabi, Konkana Sen Sharma, and even Tabu shines in her short appearance. Meghna Gulzar's best film hitherto.
21. PIKU - A father-daughter relationship told beautifully well by Shoojit Sircar. Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Irrfan deliver superb performances in the film. Juhi Chaturvedi's writing is really good in the film. Also, Shoojit Sircar films are blessed with good music and BGM, this one too has a beautiful album.
20. URI - An extremely good film with terrific acting performances and story told with emotions at the right place. The second half of the film is supremely good, with the movie evoking a sense of patriotism throughout its duration. A perfect film for the masses as well as the classes.
19. GUZAARISH - The story of a paralyzed magician told convincingly well with the heart at the right place. The movie's highlight is Hrithik's masterclass performance coupled with good songs and excellent direction by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
18. MASAAN - An extremely good representation of our society. Vicky Kaushal's goes for the kill in his debut performance, Richa Chadha and Sanjay Mishra give fantastic performances as well. A movie with a very good message and an underrated music album, this one is a must-watch.
17. SPECIAL 26 - A Neeraj Pandey special, this one is a gem of a watch just because of the suspense that opens in the end. The movie is filled with fantastic performances and a nail-biting cat and mouse that is a pure adrenaline rush from the start to the end.
16. QUEEN - An unusual script done convincingly well by Vikas Bahl and enacted brilliantly well by Kangana Ranaut. The movie has a fresh script and the humor infused in it works wonders. The cinematography in the second half is a delight to the eyes and the message it delivers stands absolutely relevant in today's date and time.
15. PAAN SINGH TOMAR - Irrfan Khan at his level best. The movie showcases the story of how an athlete turns into a dacoit because of India's poor managerial system and the movie is a hard-hitting realistic drama which makes you wonder about the plight of sportspersons in the country.
14. HINDI MEDIUM - A movie which is a laugh riot because of its hilarious script and ecstatic performances by the lead cast. A movie with a message which needs to be spread told hilariously well. Irrfan Khan was the scene-stealer in the first half but with Deepak Dobriyal entering the scene in the second half, the movie reaches another level with both the actors showing the best they had to offer in the genre.
13. BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN - A hatke Salman Khan entertainer which works equally well for the masses as well as the classes. The movie has humor and emotions stiched supremely well with the heart touching story which makes you smile and cry simultaneously when the film ends. A beautiful film with a very relevant message.
12. PINK - My favorite court drama from the world of cinema which is realistic and hard-hitting. Amitabh Bachchan is the show-stealer with his dialogues being one of the best the actor has mouthed ever. The message of the movie is really good and is the need of the hour. Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari, Piyush Mishra, and Angad Bedi give their level best in the film.
11. UDAAN - A heart-touching drama with a brilliant music album, fantastic acting performances, and a message which goes straight to the heart. Vikramaditya Motwane's directorial debut was a fantastic project to kick off his journey in the industry and Ronit Roy's performance in the film deserves a standing ovation.
10. KAHAANI - An interesting cat and mouse thriller led by Vidya Balan, who absolutely steals the show with her kickass performance. The last twist of the film will leave you shell-shocked and make you respect Vidya Balan for her outstanding performance. Nawazuddin Siddiqui too was really good in the role. Sujoy Ghosh directed this one brilliantly well.
09. MY NAME IS KHAN - This one is a brilliant watch just because of King Khan's perfect performance. The movie a really good emotional story and songs which ought to be nice(Shankar Ehsaan Loy). The whole movie is really good to watch but the last hour is something else. The background music of 'Allah Hi Rahem' works wonders in the pre-climax sequence.
08. BABY - A spy thriller which keeps you on the edge of the seat in the second half with superb execution of twists and turns by Neeraj Pandey. The movie is a no-nonsense action film that only becomes interesting with every passing minute and leaves you on a high with its classic climax. Akshay Kumar is brilliant in the film, to say the least.
07. DRISHYAM - A movie which makes me stick to my seat despite watching it n number of times. The buildup of drama is done fantastically well and the cat and mouse in the second half are really good to watch. Nishikant Kamat has remade this film really well, taking in good actors and not touching the script of the south one, making it a fantastic watch.
06. ANDHADHUN - A class apart film by Sriram Raghavan whose ending is itself a mystery. Ayushmann Khurrana as the pianist is extremely good in the film and the dark humor stitched around his character in the film is the highlight of the film. Tabu's stellar act is also one of the strongest pillars of the film.
05. KAPOOR AND SONS - A realistic drama about an upper-class family done right by Shakun Batra. The movie has a gem of a music album and the way it tackles the modern problems takes my heart away. The last 30 minutes will leave you in tears but you will end the movie with a smile on your face. My absolute favorite.
04. HAIDER - A revenge drama with mind-blasting performances, terrific execution, superb music album, and aesthetic cinematography. Shahid's role in the second half was a delight to watch with the actor absolutely killing it. The movie goes a rampage in the last 45 minutes, with unpredictability coming in this game of life and death.
03. DANGAL - An inspiring sports-drama with the right dose of humor and emotions. Aamir Khan pulled off the brilliant role of Mahavir Singh Phogat and his acting is the strongest pillar of the film. The rest of the cast did a brilliant job and Nitesh Tiwari's direction was fabulous.
02. GANGS OF WASSEYPUR - A gangster film which is loved for its each and every dialogue and performance. Manoj Bajpayee and Nawazuddin Siddiqui are the show stealers, both delivering their career-best act in this high voltage drama. A class apart film which opened the barrier for many more movies of this genre.
01. ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA - A super-entertaining film that has humor, drama, romance, emotions, and dialogues as well. Performances by the entire cast are done perfectly well and direction is terrific as well. Music of the film is a blessing to the ears and dialogues are one of the best I have listened to ever. This one is my most-watched film of the last decade. And the cinematography, what do I say about😘.
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