Best Hindi Drama Movies of 2007

Anurag Kashyap · 143 min · Mid Day Multimedia Limited / Big Bang Pictures / Mirror Films

A dramatic presentation of the bomb blasts that rocked Bombay on March 12, 1993, displays the police investigation, amidst allegations of human rights violations, led by DCP Rakesh Maria, in tracking down the suspects, especially Bashir Khan. Bashir managed to elude authorities by re-locating to Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and West Bengal, after finally being apprehended in Bombay. His confession and subsequent flashbacks showcases the apathy shown by authorities who refused to intervene during the destruction of the sacred Babri Masjid by Hindu Kar Sevaks, and the inability of the police to fulfill their mandate and protect the vulnerable, forcing many to flee to other locations. The subsequent aftermath that succeeded in irreversibly polarizing communities in Bombay; Pakistan's involvement in training and arms' supplies; the main alleged suspects, Dawood Ibrahim, and Mushtaq Memon, sought refuge in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, while Indian politicians made a cosmetic move to re-name Bombay; and of the little-known plot to assassinate right-winged politicians, Bal Thackeray and L.K. Advani.

Cast: Kay Kay Menon, Pawan Malhotra, Aditya Srivastav

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.4/10 on IMDb (23,834 votes), 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Aamir Khan · 162 min · Aamir Khan Productions / PVR Pictures

Ishaan Awasthi is an eight-year-old child whose world is filled with wonders that no one else seems to appretiate are just not important in the world of adults, who are much more interested in things like homework, marks and neatness. And Ishaan just cannot seem to get anything right in class. When he gets into far more trouble than his parents can handle, he is packed off to a boarding school to 'be disciplined'. Things are no different at his new school, and Ishaan has to contend with the added trauma of separation from his family. One day a new art teacher bursts onto the scene, Ram Shankar Nikumbh, who infects the students with joy and optimism. He breaks all the rules of 'how things are done' by asking them to think, dream and imagine, and all the children respond with enthusiasm, all except Ishaan. Nikumbh soon realizes that Ishaan is very unhappy, and he sets out to discover why. With time, patience and care, he ultimately helps Ishaan find himself.

Cast: Darsheel Safary, Aamir Khan, Tisca Chopra

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.3/10 on IMDb (227,525 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Shimit Amin · 153 min · Yash Raj Films

Kabir Khan, the coach of the Indian Women's National Hockey Team, dreams of making his all-girls team emerge victorious against all odds.

Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Vidya Malvade, Sagarika Ghatge

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (88,916 votes), 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sriram Raghavan · 141 min

Five men get involved in a drug deal set up by a corrupt police officer, but the plan goes awry when the youngest member decides to steal the money.

Cast: Neil Nitin Mukesh, Dharmendra, Zakir Hussain

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.9/10 on TMDb (70 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Imtiaz Ali · 138 min

A depressed wealthy businessman finds his life changing after he meets a spunky and care-free young woman.

Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Tarun Arora

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.9/10 on IMDb (64,602 votes), 100% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.