Bollywood Films That Must Be Seen By Western Audiences

Published on July 11, 2019 By James Spiro

Waqt (1965)

In Waqt, a close-knit family is separated from each other after a natural disaster. Years later, they reconnect in a series of dramatic turns. The Bollywood drama film reignited the ‘lost and reunite’ theme in Indian films at the time.

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Waqt earned many awards upon its release in 1965. The Filmfare Awards granted it the Best Director, Best Story, Best Dialogue, and more. As well as strong acting, the film also introduced popular Hindi songs still enjoyed today.