List of the best 1993 Bollywood movies, ranked by how many upvotes they've received by other fans of the genre. With a global audience, fans of Bollywood movies aren't just people who live in India anymore. If Hindi cinema is your passion, then you'll definitely want to make sure you've seen the films on this list. These are all the bollywood movies that defined the year 1993, so vote for your favorites and help them rise to the top. This poll is also a great resource for finding new movies that you haven't already seen, especially since you can watch trailers for each film right on this page. To make sure this list is as accurate as possible, please don't downvote a movie if you haven't seen it.
With fans back at the cinemas for big-ticket Bollywood movies, the allure of South Indian remakes does not seem to cease. For years, Bollywood filmmakers have tapped into the content-rich yet massy movies such as Singam (2010) in Tamil and Manichitrathazhu (1993) in Malayalam, which became recipes of bona fide commercial successes as Bollywood remakes of South Indian movies.
With franchise hits including Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Drishyam and Singham achieving the much needed fame, film pundits are still using the formula of remaking successful South Indian movies with Bollywood superstars.
A solid and popular script is the main draw of a successful South Indian movie, coupled with the superstardom of the leads. Bollywood has tried to emulate this style and adapt the story of these films to garner popularity, pan India. The formula seems to have worked so far with a few hits and misses.
There is a tremendous recall value associated with these hit regional movies which the Bollywood filmmakers love to cash in but at the same time, there seems to be a shift in the audience expectation. It is observed that the masses now want something fresh and exciting rather than the tried and tested formula of a remake. But all said and done, some of the biggest hits of actors with enormous star power such as Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn have been remakes like Wanted, Hera Pheri and Singham, and these are still watched widely on OTT.
Synopsis: Mili Naudiyal (Kapoor) is an ambitious young girl with hopes to move to Canada. She works at a fast-food joint in Dehradun where she finds herself in a deadly trap one day.
Synopsis: Jerry (Kapoor) is an innocent girl living in poverty with many responsibilities towards her family. She gets dragged into the dangerous world of cocaine smuggling and what follows next is a comedy of errors.
About the film: This is a sequel to Baaghi (2016) and a remake of the Telugu action film Kshanam (2016). This movie has all the elements fit for a blockbuster. Adivi Sesh and Adah Sharma essay lead roles in the original.
About the film: This film is a remake of a Telugu film Arjun Reddy (2017) that launched Vijay Devarakonda as a bona fide hero across the country. His intense, gritty lover-boy image was much appreciated, despite the criticism garnered due to the misogynistic portrayal of his character by the director.
Synopsis: Simmba (Singh) is a corrupt cop from Shivgadh who has a change of heart after someone close to him gets killed by gangster Durva Ranade (Sood) and his affiliates. In his fight against Durva, he is joined by Bajirao Singham (Devgn) and Veer Sooryavanshi (Kumar) in cameo roles.
About the film: Telugu film Temper starring Prakash Raj, NTR Jr and Kajal Aggarwal smashed box office records in 2015, which inspired Rohit Shetty to remake it into Simmba. Shetty continued his Singham trajectory with the Ranveer Singh-starrer to make a commercially successful masala entertainer.
Synopsis: Vijay Salgaonkar (Devgn) has a quiet existence as a cable TV operator in Goa. He is a common man who lives a pretty uneventful life with his wife Nandini (Saran) and two daughters.
About the film: The original Drishyam (2013) directed by Jeethu Joseph stars Mohanlal in the lead role who has given one of his career-best performances in this thriller. The edgy writing, crisp direction and strong performances make this a must-watch movie.
About the film: Kaathala Kaathala is a 1998 Tamil movie starring Kamal Haasan and Prabhu Deva in lead roles. This romantic comedy was remade in Hindi a decade later into Housefull. This soon inspired the makers to create an entire franchise of this successful brand of romantic comedies.
Synopsis: The first film in the franchise follows Bajirao Singham (Devgn). He is transferred to Goa, which is controlled by a corrupt politician Jaikant Shikre (Raj). Singham, being an honest and brave police officer, stands up against the injustices committed by Jaikant, making him look weak and foolish.
The other films in the series follow a similar plot, where Singham continues to be the valiant police officer and performs thrilling stunts. An iconic one is where he effortlessly gets off a moving Mahindra Scorpio as the car swirls to a halt behind him.
Synopsis: Sanjay Singhania (Khan) pledges to avenge the death of the love of his life Kalpana (Thottumkal). However, Singhania suffers from anterograde amnesia or short-term memory loss. He uses devices like permanent body tattoos, polaroid clicks and notes to track down the villain Ghajini Dharmatma (Pradeep Singh Rawat).
About the film: Manichitrathazhu starring Shobhana, Mohanlal and Suresh Gopi is one of the best thrillers in not just Malayalam but the Indian film industry. This 1993 movie has been remade in Hindi, Bengali, Kannada and Tamil languages. One of the best Bollywood remakes of South Indian movies, Bhool Bhulaiyaa is among the most loved Bollywood films mainly for crackling performances by Kumar and Balan. After its success, Anees Bazmee helmed its sequel Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, starring Kartik Aaryan, Tabu and Kiara Advani, which became a Bollywood hit in 2022.
Synopsis: Michael, Arjun and Lallan played by Devgn, Oberoi and Bachchan, respectively, belong to three different strata of society. One fateful morning, their paths cross and their lives change all of a sudden.
About the film: Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004) is one of the most prolific Tamil films by Ratnam. He remade this intense political movie about three men from different backgrounds in Hindi.
Synopsis: Aditya (Oberoi) meets Suhani (Mukerji) at a wedding and falls in love with her. After a cute courtship, they agree to get married but are faced with family opposition. Reality hits the young couple after they elope.
Synopsis: The story revolves around three unemployed men devising a plan to earn a quick buck after they accidentally get a call from a kidnapper (Gulshan Grover). They become the middlemen in the situation, which leads to a comedy of errors and confusion. After the success of one of the top-rated Bollywood remakes of South Indian movies, the makers came up with the sequel Phir Hera Pheri (2006).
Synopsis: Jaiprakash Paswan (Haasan) and Janki Paswan (Tabu) are divorced and trying to negotiate their differences in the wake of raising their daughter. In a bid to win over his wife, Jai dons an avatar of a middle-aged nanny.
About the film: This evergreen comedy, which is one of the landmark films of ace actor Kamal Haasan, has been remade from the 1996 Tamil flick Avvai Shanmugi starring Haasan, Meena and Gemini Ganesan.
CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sony Movie Channel will hold a weeklong musical event honoring the best of Bollywood November 6-12, 2011. Dubbed "Bollywood Masala," the series will debut on the Sony Movie Channel, Sunday, November 6th and will run throughout the week, the announcement was made today by Superna Kalle, general manager, Sony Movie Channel.
"Bollywood is known for its epic stories, beautiful scenery and show stopping musical numbers," said Sony Movie Channel general manager, Superna Kalle. "India also has the largest film industry in the world, and we're proud to offer these Bollywood favorites to film lovers on the Sony Movie Channel. Good cinema has universal appeal."
"Bollywood Masala" will showcase a handful of beloved Bollywood films from the past thirty years showcasing the talents of Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Shahrukh Khan and Anil Kapoor. This vibrant array of Bollywood cinema will highlight India's unique sense of story-telling, plethora of talent and show-stopping musical numbers. Such movies are often called masala films and are a mixture of action-adventure, comedy, mystery, romance, songs, thrills and villains all in one movie. The series, which will be hosted by "The Big Bang Theory" recurring guest star, Aarti Mann, will include the following titles:
"Amar Akbar Anthony" (1977) - Abandoned in a park by their father, Amar (Vinod Khanna), Akbar (Rishi Kapoor) and Anthony (Amitabh Bachchan) grow up independently and have no knowledge of one another. They're reunited as adults when, by coincidence, they all give blood at the same hospital. The three brothers soon band together to seek vengeance on the man (Jeevan) ultimately responsible for their childhood separation in this comic caper. Directed by Monmohan Desai.
"Tezaab" (1988) - Patriotic soldier turned criminal Munna - also known as Mahesh Deshmukh (Anil Kapoor) - falls in love with Mohini (Madhuri Dixit) in this classic Bollywood drama. Mohini's alcoholic father (Anupam Kher) forces her to dance in order to fund his addictions. But Munna is determined to save Mohini from her destructive life. Highlights include Dixit's performance of the song "Ek Do Teen," which became a huge hit. Chunkey Pandey and Mandakini co-star. Directed by N. Chandra.
"Dil" (1990) - Raja (Aamir Khan) has an opportunistic father, Hazari (Anupam Kher), who wants him to marry rich. So Hazari poses as a business tycoon, making it possible for Raja to marry the daughter (Madhuri Dixit) of a millionaire. There's just one problem: the young "lovers" can't stand each other - and when they begin to develop true feelings, the charade is revealed. This award-winning comedy features the hit song "Aaj Na Chodenge" by Anand and Milind. Directed by Indra Kumar.
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