Among the most internationally celebrated titles is Gandhi, directed by Richard Attenborough and starring Ben Kingsley. The Academy Award-winning epic remains one of the most globally recognised films connected to India’s freedom movement
Some of India’s most influential classics are available for audiences in India on Amazon Prime Video, drawn from the rich catalogue of the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC). These landmark works represent defining moments in Indian cinema and continue to shape conversations around storytelling, politics, gender and identity.
Among the most internationally celebrated titles is Gandhi, directed by Richard Attenborough and starring Ben Kingsley. The Academy Award-winning epic remains one of the most globally recognised films connected to India’s freedom movement and cinematic history.
Equally powerful is Salaam Bombay!, directed by Mira Nair. Winner of the Camera d’Or at Cannes and nominated for an Academy Award, the film offers an unflinching yet deeply humane portrayal of street children in Mumbai.
The feminist classic Mirch Masala, directed by Ketan Mehta and starring Smita Patil and Naseeruddin Shah, remains one of the most powerful allegories of resistance in Indian cinema. The cult political satire Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, directed by Kundan Shah and featuring Om Puri, continues to resonate for its biting critique of corruption.
Other landmark works available include Paar by Goutam Ghose, featuring Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah; Party by Govind Nihalani; Ek Doctor Ki Maut by Tapan Sinha, starring Pankaj Kapur; and Duvidha by Mani Kaul, a cornerstone of Indian art cinema.
The catalogue further features significant titles such as Mammo, Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro, Gaman, Dharavi, Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastan, Kamla Ki Maut, Pestonjee, Trishagni, Mukta, Anhey Ghorhey Da Daan and Om Dar-B-Dar.
Commenting on the availability of these films on the OTT, Prakash Magdum, Managing Director, NFDC, said, “These films represent some of the most important chapters in India’s cinematic journey. Our mandate is not only preservation but access. By making these classics available on Amazon Prime Video, we are ensuring that India’s rich and diverse film heritage continues to inspire audiences across generations.”
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