I am sometimes amazed by films.
Queen, Shaukeen (original) are two examples. Queen had a girl who's jilted just before her marriage going off on a solo honeymoon tour of Europe! And it was a riot, with her completely enjoying herself without the appendage of a husband.
Shaukeen has three romantic old men who want to bed a young damsel. Again, Ashok Kumar, A.K. Hangal and Utpal Dutt (under Basu Chatterjee's deft direction) pull off a laugh-riot, minus any vulgarity.
Nil Battey Sannata, of recent vintage, had a simple story-line of a maid wanting to educate her daughter, and her struggles in the process. Tough to make a film out of this, but it was made, and how!
Tumbbaad was another surprise, of recent origin. It goes into the horror genre, but most unlike the Ramsay Brothers model. It is a visual delight, and suspenseful all the way. It explores an ancient curse and its impact.
Masaan was another impressive film. Vicky Donor had an unusual story too, of a sperm-donating hero.
Shyam Benegal made a few, and Govind Nihalani a couple, long ago.
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Will watch NIl Battey Sanata and Masaan. I recommend Well done, Abba by Shyam Benegal, if you haven't watched it.
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