Anurag Basu is one of the most admired filmmakers in Bollywood. Over the years, he has enthralled audiences with different kinds of stories, while soothing musicals have won over the hearts of the audience. If you are also a fan of the Metro…In Dino director, here are some of Anurag Basu’s movies that you would enjoy watching.
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1. Ludo (2020)
- Mould: Rajkumar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanya Malhotra, Aditya Roy Kapur, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Rohit Saraf, Asha Negi
- IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
- release year: 2020
- Style: Action, Comedy, Crime
- Where to watch: netflix
Ludo is one of Anurag Basu’s other acclaimed films, which deserves your attention immediately. The film is a great blend of comedy, action, crime, and romance. Metaphorically, using the title Ludo, the film interestingly explores the idea of how a person’s path is defined by a random bundle of actions and reactions. The film is an interesting story in which Pankaj Tripathi’s character is a catalyst, synonymous with a dice.
2. Jagga Jasoos (2017)
- Mould: Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Saswata Chatterjee, Chitrak Bandopadhyay, Sayani Gupta, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Mir Sarwar, Saurabh Shukla, Julian Caesar, Bijou Thangjam, Denzil Smith, Rajatabha Dutta
- IMDB Rating: 6.4/10
- release year: 2017
- Style: Action, Adventure, Comedy
- Where to watch: Netflix and Amazon Prime Video
Among the many films directed by Anurag Basu, Jagga Jasoos has been in the news since its launch. Although the film did not do any wonders at the box office, there is no doubt that this film is worth watching.
Now, almost seven years after its release, you will realise that the film breaks the conventional narrative. A perfect combination of visuals and sound, takes you into a fantasy world created by Basu and this film can be included in your weekend-watch list.
3. Barfi (2012)
- Mould: Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ileana D’Cruz, Saurabh Shukla, Ashish Vidyarthi, Arun Bali
- IMDB Rating: 8.1/10
- release year: 2012
- Style: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Where to watch: Netflix and Amazon Prime Video
Barfi is one of Anurag Basu’s best movies, loved by many fans. The story is a lovely narration of the innocent fairy tale love story of a poor but extremely charming deaf and mute boy Barfi and an autistic girl. The film is beautifully shot in the beautiful locations of Kolkata and Darjeeling.
Pritam’s heart touching and melodious music adds to the beauty of this album. No wonder this is one of Anurag Basu’s hit films.
4. Kites (2010)
- Mould: Hrithik Roshan, Barbara Mori, Nicholas Brown, Kabir Bedi
- IMDB Rating: 6/10
- release year: 2010
- Style: Action, Drama, Romance
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Kites is our next pick in the list of Anurag Basu movies that testifies to his brilliant direction. The movie is a pure romantic drama with a tadka of action. If you are someone who enjoys the best of Bollywood love stories, this one will not disappoint you. The portrayal of characters is unconventional and the plot is predictable, Kites is an interesting movie that keeps you hooked till its climax.
5. Life in a…Metro (2007)
- Mould: Dharmendra, Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Kay Kay Menon, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Shiney Ahuja, Sharman Joshi, Nafisa Ali
- IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
- release year: 2007
- Style: Comedy, Drama, Musical
- Where to watch: Netflix and Amazon Prime Video
As we all know, Anurag Basu’s latest movie which is going to be released soon, Metro…In Dino is the sequel of his classic movie which we are recommending you to watch here. Life in a…Metro, released in 2007, is one of the best movies directed by Anurag Basu.
The film, which has a beautiful musical album, is a multi-layered narrative that revolves around human relationships in a metropolitan city. The content-rich anthology film is commendable in that it connects with people and explores talents within a limited time frame.
6. Gangster: A Love Story (2006)
- Mould: Shiney Ahuja, Emraan Hashmi, Gulshan Grover, Vicky Ahuja, Zubeen Garg (special appearance)
- IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
- release year: 2006
- Style: Action, Crime, Drama
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Undoubtedly, Gangster: A Love Story deserves a special mention among Anurag Basu’s best movies. If you haven’t watched this wonderful movie made by this wonderful director, are you even a cinema lover? This movie is a sweet love story of a gangster who falls in love with a bar dancer. The ups and downs in the movie bring so much turmoil in their love story that you want to watch it more.
7. Saaya (2003)
- Mould: John Abraham, Tara Sharma, Mahima Chaudhry, Zohra Sehgal, Harsh Chhaya, Rana Jung Bahadur, Meher Vij
- IMDB Rating: 5.7/10
- release year: 2003
- Style: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video and Zee5
Anurag Basu’s debut film Saaya was released in 2003. It was his first film as a solo director, inspired by Kevin Costner’s Dragonfly. It is the story of a grieving doctor whose dead wife begins to communicate with him. At first he resists the signs, but eventually he goes to the Indo-Burma border where she died in a landslide and solves the mystery.
If you are a fan of mystery-thriller movies with a touch of horror, then Saaya should definitely be on your viewing list.
Given the soaring temperatures outside, the best way to enjoy your weekend is to stay at home with your friends and family. Isn’t it?
Thus, contributing to your scheduled plans, we have recommended some selected movies of Anurag Basu which you can add to your viewing list.
So, which movie are you planning to watch, don’t forget to share with us in the comment section.
