Bollywood has produced uncountable movies spanning across various genres. But a few managed to cross the expectations and stand out as a masterpiece with the highest ratings. In this list we bring you such Bollywood movies with 8+ ratings, acclaiming both viewers' and critics' approval.
Haider (IMDb- 8.1/10 ): Based on William Shakespeare’s Hamlet with an atmospheric set of Kashmir conflicts, Vishal Bhardwaj’s Haider revolves around love, revenge, and the complexity of human emotions, making it a cinematic gem.
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (IMDb- 8.1/10): Zoya Akhtar’s Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara depicts three friends' dreamy trip to Spain while exploring love, friendship, and self-discovery. With picturesque locations and meaningful dialogues in every scene, this movie is inspiring.
Kahaani (IMDb- 8.1/10): Sujoy Ghosh directed and Vidya Balan led this movie, narrating the story of a pregnant woman who sets out from England to Kolkata to search for her missing husband. With powerful performance, suspenseful narrative, and unexpected twists, this movie keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Rang De Basanti (IMDb- 8.2/10): Exploring the storyline through corruption, patriotism, and youth activity, six young Indians assisted an English woman in making a documentary on freedom fighters of Indian history, leading them to reminisce about the saga of the Independence of India.
Guide (IMDb- 8.5/10): This old yet gold movie from the 1960s, stars Dev Anand, Waheeda Rehman, and Leela Chitnis with a theme exploring self-discovery and spirituality, coupled with lyrical narrative and appealing music, makes this movie a gem.
Barfi (IMDb- 8.1/10): Anurag Basu’s Barfi portrays a hearing and speech-impaired man and his gradual understanding of love against the backdrop of society’s expectations. With remarkable performances by Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Ileana D'Cruz, and delightful music by Pritam, this movie is a masterpiece.
Queen (IMDb- 8.2/10): With an exceptional performance, Kangana Ranaut led this movie narrating a woman’s solo honeymoon journey after her marriage was called off. The movie is a fresh treat, delightful, and empowering, coupled with quirky characters and heartwarming moments.
Sardar Udham ( IMDb- 8.4/10): Shoojit Sircar directed and Vicky Kaushal led this movie to tribute to Indian revolutionary Udham Singh who after surviving the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, set out on the quest for justice and retribution against the perpetrators.
12th Fail (IMDb-9.1/10): Amassing immense popularity, Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 12th Fail depicts the real-life IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, showcasing his educational voyage to crack one of the most competitive exams in the world, UPSC, despite all hurdles.