Not only did the 1970s gave us box office smashes, but also lasting classics of Hindi cinema. This decade gave audiences a cocktail of action, romance, drama and music which paved the path for what future generations of viewers will be introduced to. Below is the list of 10 Hit Bollywood Movies In 1970s.
1Sholay (1975)
The best Indian film of all time “Sholay” directed by Ramesh Sippy The plot follows the story of two ex-convicts Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra), who are hired by a retired police officer to capture the infamous bandit Gabbar Singh(Amjad Khan). The combination of action, melodrama and dialogues made the film an era-defining blockbuster. In the Minerva theatre of Mumbai, it completed more than five years of continuous showings which was a record.
2Deewaar (1975)
Yash Chopra’s “Deewaar” is an emotionally charged saga wherein two brothers stand worlds apart due to their choices in accents of the law. Vijay (Amitabh Bachchan) becomes a mafia don, and his brother Ravi (Shashi Kapoor), a man of integrity with the police force. Intense storyline and performances in the film echo through the audiences, turning Bachchan into India Bollywood’s angry young man.
3Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
A quintessential masala, this Manmohan Desai directorial is a tale of three brothers separated in childhood and brought up in different religious environments, Hindu, Muslim and Christian respectively. The film, which also features Rishi Kapoor and Vinod Khanna alongside Amitabh Bachchan in the lead roles, is known for its comedy, songs and secularism theme. It was a box office juggernaut and is a continued fan favorite.
4Anand (1971)
Anand: Directed by Hrishikesh Mukerji Anand is the story of a terminally ill man, Anand (Rajesh Khanna) who brings joy and cheer no matter where he goes. The relationship between him and his doctor, Bhaskar (Amitabh Bachchan), is central to the plot. Due to the film’s exquisite depth and quality in emotions and dialogues, made it a classic evergreen movie.
5Bobby (1973)
Raj Kapoor’s “Bobby” introduced Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia. This is the love story of teenagers of divergent social standings. The youthfulness of its energy, musical numbers, and the new story it told helped make this film a major hit among younger moviegoers of the era.
6Don (1978)
Amitabh Bachchan is seen in a double role as the smooth underworld kingpin Don and his lookalike Vijay in Chandra Barot’s cult classic, Don. The film also became a blockbuster mainly because of its impressive plot, iconic dialogues and chartbuster songs. Since then it has inspired remakes and is still being considered as a landmark in the action films of Bollywood.
7Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978)
Prakash Mehra’s 1975 film follows the tale of Sikandar (Amitabh Bachchan), a rich orphan who shares his wealth but can’t find any love himself. It was a box-office success due to its music, performances and emotional connections made with the film.
8Kabhie Kabhie (1976)
Yash Chopra’s Kabhie Kabhie is a multi-generational love saga examining the themes of love, loss and destiny. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor and Rakhee among others, the melodious music and complex story appealed to audiences, prompting a commercial triumph.
9Seeta Aur Geeta (1972)
Ravi Chopra’s family drama directed by Ramesh Sippy, Hema Malini features in a double role as twin sisters separated at birth, who find each other after many years brokering settlement with the competition. Its success was also due to the interesting story line and Malini’s performance made it one of the major hits in 1980s.
10Gol Maal (1979)
Gol Maal (1979) – Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee. A comedy classic, Gol Maal centers around a man who lies about having a twin to get work and the ensuing shenanigans. Released in 1981, the film classic featuring Amol Palekar and Utpal Dutt, combined with its sizzling dialogues and situational comedy made it a consumer hit.
