Filmfare Best Films 2005-2009

2005 Veer-Zaara - Yash Raj Films - Yash Chopra, Aditya Chopra
The top-grossing Bollywood film of the year was a winner at both the Indian and the international box office, earning over Rs. 750 million worldwide, in addition to being showcased at numerous prominent film festivals around the world. The music of the film, based on old compositions by the late Madan Mohan with lyrics by Javed Akhtar, was the highlight of the film. Upon its theatrical release, Veer-Zaara received mostly positive reviews from critics.




2006 Black - SLB Films - Sanjay Leela Bhansali
This Indian film in Hindi and English was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Black revolved around a blind, deaf and mute girl, and her relationship with her teacher who himself later suffers from Alzheimer's disease. The first half of the film is an adaptation of Helen Keller's autobiography The Story of My Life.This is a must see movie and is placed in the best works of Bollywood.

2007 Rang De Basanti - UTV Motion Pictures / Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures - Ronnie Screwvala, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Made on a budget of Rs. 250 million (US$5.5 million), the filming was completed in and around New Delhi.The film's release faced stiff resistance from the Indian Defence Ministry and the Animal Welfare Board due to parts of the film that depicted the use of MiG-21 fighter aircraft and a banned Indian horse race respectively.Along with a gross revenue of Rs. 1.36 billion (approximately US$30 million) at the box office making it one of the highest grossing films in the Bollywood since the year 2000, it had the highest-selling DVD title sales of its time.



2008 Taare Zameen Par - Aamir Khan Productions - Aamir Khan
The film tells the story of eight year old Ishaan (Darsheel Safary) who suffers greatly until a teacher (Aamir Khan) identifies him as dyslexic. Both commercially and critically acclaimed,Taare Zameen Par is the winner of the 2008 Filmfare Best Movie Award. It was declared tax free by the Government of Delhi.



2009 Jodhaa Akbar - UTV Motion Pictures / Ashutosh Gowariker Productions - Ronnie Screwvala, Ashutosh Gowariker
The film centers around the romance between the Muslim Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great, played by Hrithik Roshan, and his Hindu wife Jodhabai, played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The music is composed by acclaimed music composer A. R. Rahman. The love story was divine and film shot beautifully.

Taare Zameen Par drops curtain on this year’s Asian Film Festival

The occasion of the last screening of the two-week long second Asian Film Festival was held on Thursday evening last week. A large crowd gathered to watch the award winning Indian film “Taare Zameen Par” that highlighted the important message that children are our future and we should take care of them.

The screening was followed by a cultural show with folk dances from Kashmir, Gujrat and Tamil Nadu states by students of the Indian International School.



Before the film officially began, the Indian Consul General Sayeed Ahmed Baba welcomed the guests and remarked that the film has a simple but very strong message, particularly for teachers and parents. The movie is directed and produced by the famous actor Aamir Khan.

The Swiss Consul General Adriene Evequoz, particularly enjoyed the film. “The film removes obstacles and gives hope to parents and teachers on how to help, discuss and take care of special children.”

The aim of the festival was to cultivate interest in and understanding of the traditions and culture of participating countries, and it seemed to succeed overwhelmingly in that department.

Mamdouh Salem the executive director and producer of Rowad Media for Media Production and Distribution said that “The cultural show presented by the Indian school children was very nice, and we got to know about their tradition and culture."

The 2nd Asian film festival ended with a vote of thanks from Japanese Consul General Toshimitsu Ishigure to all the participants in the festival and particularly the Indonesian Consul General for hosting the event at his premises.

Taare Zameen Par drops curtain on this year’s Asian Film Festival

The occasion of the last screening of the two-week long second Asian Film Festival was held on Thursday evening last week. A large crowd gathered to watch the award winning Indian film “Taare Zameen Par” that highlighted the important message that children are our future and we should take care of them.

The screening was followed by a cultural show with folk dances from Kashmir, Gujrat and Tamil Nadu states by students of the Indian International School.



Before the film officially began, the Indian Consul General Sayeed Ahmed Baba welcomed the guests and remarked that the film has a simple but very strong message, particularly for teachers and parents. The movie is directed and produced by the famous actor Aamir Khan.

The Swiss Consul General Adriene Evequoz, particularly enjoyed the film. “The film removes obstacles and gives hope to parents and teachers on how to help, discuss and take care of special children.”

The aim of the festival was to cultivate interest in and understanding of the traditions and culture of participating countries, and it seemed to succeed overwhelmingly in that department.

Mamdouh Salem the executive director and producer of Rowad Media for Media Production and Distribution said that “The cultural show presented by the Indian school children was very nice, and we got to know about their tradition and culture."

The 2nd Asian film festival ended with a vote of thanks from Japanese Consul General Toshimitsu Ishigure to all the participants in the festival and particularly the Indonesian Consul General for hosting the event at his premises.

Taare Zameen Par drops curtain on this year’s Asian Film Festival

The occasion of the last screening of the two-week long second Asian Film Festival was held on Thursday evening last week. A large crowd gathered to watch the award winning Indian film “Taare Zameen Par” that highlighted the important message that children are our future and we should take care of them.

The screening was followed by a cultural show with folk dances from Kashmir, Gujrat and Tamil Nadu states by students of the Indian International School.



Before the film officially began, the Indian Consul General Sayeed Ahmed Baba welcomed the guests and remarked that the film has a simple but very strong message, particularly for teachers and parents. The movie is directed and produced by the famous actor Aamir Khan.

The Swiss Consul General Adriene Evequoz, particularly enjoyed the film. “The film removes obstacles and gives hope to parents and teachers on how to help, discuss and take care of special children.”

The aim of the festival was to cultivate interest in and understanding of the traditions and culture of participating countries, and it seemed to succeed overwhelmingly in that department.

Mamdouh Salem the executive director and producer of Rowad Media for Media Production and Distribution said that “The cultural show presented by the Indian school children was very nice, and we got to know about their tradition and culture."

The 2nd Asian film festival ended with a vote of thanks from Japanese Consul General Toshimitsu Ishigure to all the participants in the festival and particularly the Indonesian Consul General for hosting the event at his premises.