Bollywood Films That Must Be Seen By Western Audiences

Published on July 11, 2019 By James Spiro

Awaara (1951)

Awaara, which was known overseas as ‘The Vagabond’, explores the relationship between the poor Raj and the rich Rita. At the time, it was considered a milestone film in the progress of Bollywood and the industry as a whole.

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As soon as it was released, Awaara became a worldwide hit. According to reports, more than 200 million people saw it around the world, including 100 million in China. TIME listed it in the top 20 of the All-Time 100 Greatest Films.