Disclaimer: I admit that it is nearly impossible to compile this list with any authority. If you’re a Bollywood lover like me you will have your own favorites. But if you ask me these 25 really hit the spot!
1. Mother India (1957)
2. Bobby (1973)
3. Sholay (1975)
4. Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978)
5. Gol Maal (1979)
6. Silsila (1981)
7. Umrao Jaan (1981)
8. Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
9. Arth (1982)
10. Namak Halal (1982)
11. Prem Rog (1982)
12. Masoom (1983)
13. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron (1983)
14. Sadma (1983)
15. Mr. India (1987)
16. Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988)
17. Maine Pyar Kiya (1989)
18. Aashiqui (1990)
19. Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991)
20. Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee (1993)
21. Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
22. Hum Aapke Hain Kaun (1994)
23. Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995)
24. Karan Arjun< (1995)
25. Rangeela (1995)
26. Khamoshi (1996)
27. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
28. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
29. Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
30. Company (2002)
31. Jab We Met (2007)
32. Dostana (2008)
33. Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye (2008)
34. Wake Up Sid (2009)
35. Barfi (2012)
Btw, please feel totally free to add your recommendations to the comments below! xoxo