INDIA: There were a variety of movies released in 2021, some of which were dull and others were not worth watching. Last year, Bollywood, as usual, stuck to its remake and biopic formula, which appears to be working at times and deranged at others. On the other hand, Freshly baked content-driven movies, always find a place in the hearts of hardcore movie buffs.
However, the pandemic had an impact on the box office as well as the moviegoing experience, but the massive emergence of Ott platforms has helped the movies to outperform expectations.
So here are the finest Bollywood films of the year 2021
5) State of Siege: Temple Attack
Plot: What will happen if a devotee visiting the temple is a victim of a terror attack? It may sound like something out of a movie, but it is a harsh reality. The pain endured by the worshippers of the Akshardham temple during the terrorist attack of 2002 can barely be imagined.
The story is recounted through the eyes of NSG commandos and devotees who are being held as hostages.
Cast: Akshaye Khanna, Abhimanyu Singh, Gautam Rode, Manjari Fadnnis, Mridul Das
Directed by: Ken Ghosh
4) Kaagaz
Plot: A biographical comedy-drama based on the life of Bharat Lal Bihari, a farmer from a small village, Amilo Mubarakpur. When his family members attempt to seize his land, they devise a dreadful plan that declares Lal Bihari dead on paper by the government. The story center’s on his real-life events, which portray his 19-year struggle and fight to prove his existence.
A sweet and aspiring story with another outstanding performance by Pankaj Tripathi, which is a must-watch with friends and family.
Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Monal Gajjar, Satish Kaushik
Directed by: Satish Kaushik
3) Mimi
Plot: Considered to be an official remake of Marathi film Mala Aai Vahhaychy! (2010), Mimi executes a different touch of family values in comparison to cliché Bollywood stories with similar emotional tone. Story centers on Mimi, a local dancer who dreams of becoming a Bollywood celebrity. When Bhanu approaches her with a surrogacy offer, her world is turned upside down.
With its philosophical message, presenting the dark side of surrogacy this movie is must watch with family and friends.
Cast: Kriti Sanon, Pankaj Tripathi, Sai Tamhankar
Directed By: Laxman Utekar
2) Shershaah
Plot: Vishnuvardhan’s directroial Shershaah is based on the life of Indian Army Officer Captain Vikram Batra. He was awarded Param Vir Chakra for his actions during the Kargil War.
Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, Shiv Panditt, Nikitin Dheer
Directed By: Vishnuvardhan
1) Sardar Udham
Plot: Sardar Udham is based on the life of Udham Singh, an Indian freedom fighter hailing from Punjab, who avenged the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre by assassinating Michael O’Dwyer in London.
Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Banita Sandhu, Amol Parashar
Directed by: Shoojit Sircar
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