6. Hidden Gems of Indian Cinema- Part 2


Tumbbad (2018)
Tumbbad is period horror film directed by debutant Rahi Anil Barve. It is a story about a man and his son who encounter a legendry demon while searching for hidden treasure in the 19th century India. It is an example for great acting and amazing screenplay. Apparently, the movie did not collect much at the box office but was highly praised by the critics. It also premiered in the critics' week section of the 75th Venice International Film Festival—the first Indian film to be screened there.


Masaan (2015)
Masaan is one of the finest films of Indian cinema with a unique and novel storyline, acting and music. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan starring Vicky Kaushal, Richa Chadda and Shweta Tripathi, Masaan is an unusual screenplay of two different stories simultaneously taking place and converging beautifully in the end. The movie focuses on social stigma of pre-marital sexual relations and the life of people working at cremation ghats. It did not work well on the box office but was critically acclaimed.

Dor (2006)
Dor is an Indian drama directed by Nagesh Kukunoor featuring Ayesha Takia, and Gul Panag. It is a story of two women with no similarities and common ground tied together by fate. The movie strongly emphasises on gender disparity and the need for women empowerment in India.

Raincoat (2004)
Raincoat is a drama film directed by Rituparno Ghosh, starring Ajay Devgan and Aishwariya Rai. It is one of the best example of parallel cinema in India. It is a beautiful tale of love picturised in one scene with a few flashbacks in between. The director has used something as insignificant as a raincoat to represent a token of love and emotion. 

Apart from these, 15 Park Avenue, Mr & Mrs Iyer, Pinjar, Black Friday, Udaan, Pather Panchali, Duniya na mane etc are some of the amazing work that Indian cinema has put forward for the art and cinema lovers.

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