6 Films For 2016.

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Time and again, we keep hearing that our friends don't quite like watching indian films, or Bollywood films as it is popularly known.

Personally, we have grown up watching indian films and aren't quite ashamed to admit that we see just as many indian films as western films. So we have tried to compile a list of films which we thought were deserving but unfortunately were not seen by wide audiences.

Out of the commercial/well known films this year, we loved DANGAL, UDTA PUNJAB, NEERJA and KAPOOR & SONS.



Presented alphabetically, here are the six less commercial indian films we loved in 2016.




ALIGARH








Director: Hansal MehtaStarring: Manoj Bajpayee, Rajkumar Rao



Watch out for: The performances, the subtle screenplay and realistic treatment.Indian films probably don't handle topics such as homosexuality with as much fluency, but this is a bold yet graceful perspective.

HAPPY BHAG JAYEGI




Director: Mudassar Aziz

Starring: Diana Penty, Jimmy Shergill, Abhay Deol.



Watch out for: A fantastic romantic comedy with great twists and commendable performances from all the characters. The dialogues will surely keep you laughing.
DVD





Director:(Drishyam, Mumbai Meri Jaan)

Starring: Irrfan Khan, Jimmy Shergill.

Watch out for: Revenge stories are always a popular genre, but this one comes with a great plot and social relevance. And when you have an actor of Irfan's calibre and screen presence, it keeps you glued to the screen.






Starring: Swara Bhaskar, Ratna Shah Pathak, 

Watch out for: The script is the hero of the film. What a delightful little film which uplifts your spirits and inspires you. The debutant director also happens to be wife of director Nitesh Tiwari(Dangal)

PINK:

 

Director: Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury (Anuranan, Antaheen)Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Tapsee Pannu



Watch out for: Amitabh's towering performance. A skilfully written script and a strong message to take home!Amitabh Bachchan shows you why he is still one of the best actors of the country. The script is definitely the USP here. The message, quite apt for today's time, adds much value to this film.





Director: Anu Menon

Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Kalki Koechin
Watch out for: The interaction between the principal characters- its a treat to see Nasir and Kalki share screen space. Also the treatment of a rather serious subject in such a lighthearted manner is refreshing. 




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Though this didn't release in 2016, we saw it this year and loved it.


SPECIAL 26




Director: Neeraj Pandey (A Wednesday, MS Dhoni)

Starring: Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, Jimmy Shergill.
Watch out for: This little known film from 2013 was a great surprise. Writer/Director Neeraj Pandey's work speaks for itself.


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