100 YEARS OF INDIAN CINEMA LIST OF TOP 10
The film industry or motion picture industry comprises the technological and commercial institutions of film making, i.e., film production companies, film studios, cinematography, film production, screen writing, pre-production , post-production, film festivals, distribution; and actors, film directors and other film crew personnel.
Though the expense involved in making movies almost immediately led film production to concentrate under the auspices of standing production companies, advances in affordable film making equipment, and expansion of opportunities to acquire investment capital from outside the film industry itself, have allowed independent film production to evolve.
India is the country that produces more films annually and has the
largest number of admissions, while the United States has the largest
number of screens and the largest market by box office gross.
3 Major criteria were considered for this list, in order of priority:
1. Cultural/Artistic Impact on India and the World - most important
2. Critical Acclaim in India and Abroad - 2nd most important
3. Popularity/Cult Status - 3rd (and least) important
2. Critical Acclaim in India and Abroad - 2nd most important
3. Popularity/Cult Status - 3rd (and least) important
Impoverished priest Harihar Ray (Kanu Bannerjee),dreaming of a better life for himself and his family, leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. (119 mins.)
Director: Satyajit Ray
Following his father's death, a boy leaves home to study in Calcutta, while his mother must face a life alone. (110 mins.)
Director: Satyajit Ray
In this melodrama, a poverty-stricken woman raises her sons through many trials and tribulations. But no matter the struggles, always sticks to her own moral code. (172 mins.)
Director: Mehboob
Inspired by true events, a 16th century prince falls in love with a court dancer and battles with his emperor father. (197 mins.)
Director: K. Asif
After his family is murdered by a notorious and ruthless bandit, a former police officer enlists the services of two outlaws to capture him. (188 mins.)
Director: Ramesh Sippy
As a youth, Vijay struggles as a dockworker. Eventually, he becomes a leading figure of the underworld, while younger brother, Ravi, is an educated, upright policeman. But in the end, it all comes down to, who does mother love more? (174 mins.)
Director: Yash Chopra
The people of a small village in Victorian India stake their future on a game of cricket against their ruthless British rulers... (224 mins.)
Director: Ashutosh Gowariker
A lowly servant, Bhootnath gets close to the wife of his employer, and narrates her story through his eyes and perspective. (152 mins.)
Director: Abrar Alvi
Raju is a joker, a clown. It is what he is and what he always shall be. As his life story unfolds in three chapters... (224 mins.)
Director: Raj Kapoor
A young man and woman - both of Indian descent but born and raised in Britain - fall in love during a trip to Switzerland. However, the girl's traditional father takes her back to India to fulfill a betrothal promise. (189 mins.)
Director: Aditya Chopra
LIST OF TOP TEN INDIAN ACTORS
Rajnikanth"EMPEROR OF INDIAN CINEMA"
"ONE MAN ARMY OF INDIAN CINEMA"
Shahrukh Khan"BADHSHA OF BOLLYWOOD" 
VijayHe is mostly known as "Illayathalapathy". 
Kamal HaasanHE IS THE ONLY GREAT ACTOR IN INDIA 
Amitabh Bachchan"LEGEND OF INDIAN CINEMA" 
Aamir Khan Aamir Khan, the perfectionist 
Ajith Kumar No One Can Be Equal To His Charisma 
Hrithik RoshanHe's the most talented and versatile actor. A complete hero 
Mohanlal he is India's answer to Marlon Brando... 
Salman KhanBhai Of bollywood.. 
Ajith Kumar No One Can Be Equal To His Charisma Hrithik RoshanHe's the most talented and versatile actor. A complete hero Mohanlal he is India's answer to Marlon Brando... Salman KhanBhai Of bollywood.. 