Top 100+ Best Old Classic Hindi Movies of Bollywood (1950-1990)...

Top 100+ Best Old Classic Hindi Movies of Bollywood (1950-1990) Picture this. Three brothers lost years back meet in interesting circumstances to pursue their enemy.

Or this, the lead actor is suddenly grown up while the film credit is shown and in the backdrop, a child is running.

Or the start of the love story between the leading pair is often started with an altercation.

Or the villain of the movie just as when starting to exploit the lady there comes the Hero. These are some scenes typical of many old movies. But still there was something sweet about classic movies that I like. And when it comes to songs those were the best.

So let me bring to your attention the best old classic films that you can spend an evening watching.

The below page will list out the best old movies, and to be precise from 1950's to 1990's. So here is the list of top 100+ best old Hindi movies.

A film with a touching theme starring Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore. It is a remake of a Bengali film. Perhaps you would have heard the dialogue "Pushpa I hate Tears".

An extremely emotional film showcasing the finesse of Rajesh Khanna. Great camaraderie between Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan Based on the novel Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare. Double roles of Sanjeev Kapoor and Deven Verma. Complete laugh riot.

The Kapoor family comes together to create this all-time hit.

This musical comedy film is light-hearted which has some great songs like Shola Jo Bhadke Dil Mera Tadpe among others.

A blockbuster movie of its time based on the theory of lost brothers founding themselves when they grow-up.

One of the first movie of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's career in his directorial journey.

The Amitabh Bachchan starring movie was not successful at the box office but has a cult following.

Mr. Bachchan brought to life the character of an underworld don with great clarity.

Instrumental movie in the career of Hema Malini and Shammi Kapoor.

The movie has a great song "Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana" composed by Shankar-Jaikishan. How sad that this was the last song considering the lyrics that Jaikishan composed before his death.

The movie famous for the song "Mere Sapno Ki Rani" is a love story which is a remake of a Hollywood movie "To Each His Own".

Meena Kumari plays a girl whose past is such that no one likes her. She's treated friendless and is believed unlucky. I mean Meena Kumari, huh!

The sensuous beauty Smita Patil's famous movie based on extra-marital affairs was a big blockbuster with awesome songs. Loosely based on the director Mahesh Bhatt's real life.

Starring Sadhna and Rajendra Kapoor in the lead with supporting role of Feroz Khan. Story of how love prevails over everything else.

Another one for Dev Anand fans.

Mr. Lucky Dev Anand.

The script is based on the story of Baiju Bawra, the dhrupad singer from the times of Raja Mansingh of Gwalior.

Enter teenage romance in Bollywood. Romantic songs just add to the pleasure.

Legendary director Bimal Roy's most appreciative work which is Nutan's one of the most remembered movies.

Romcom directed by Basu Chatterjee showing the way of life of a common man and the struggle to get married. Nice music by Rajesh Roshan The mere mention of the name brings blushing smile on my face.

The best part of the movie is the character of Parimal Tripathi played by Dharmendra but equally good is Amitabh as the English professor. As well Om Prakash and Sharmila Tagore make the audience wonder with their jija-sali love.

Farooq Sheikh's most remembered movie with Ravi Baswani and Rakesh Bedi.

The movie became an instant hit, not on the release day, but at least six months prior to it.

Famous for the scene in which Mr. Bachchan got injured and was critically ill. The movie hit headlines all over the world because of this incident which also brought changes in the script.

While the original one had AB dying at the climax the remodeled one had him recuperating after an operation much similar to the reality.

One of the most remembered movie for Bollywood buffs. The famous dialogue between the star duo: "Mere Pass Mai Hai".

One of the greatest classics of all time. Features the great patriotic song sung by Lata Mangeshkar "Aye Maalik Tere Bande Hum". Shivers me every time I hear it.

A complete Bollywood blockbuster of all time.

If you haven't watched this one then you are missing something special. Perhaps the only superduper hit without any masala. Heart-touching emotional songs by Mohammad Rafi.

Another classic starring Balraj Sahni.

The first Hindi film on the epic romance novel by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. A gem of a performance by Dilip Kumar.

Sharmila Tagore is my favorite actress and in this one she plays a double role by the screen name as Roopa and Suzy. Directed by Shakti Samanta who gave Sharmila the big break in Hindi cinema with Kashmir Ki Kali.

Further down the years the duo gave us many other popular movies such as Amar Prem, Anuraag, Aradhana, and Amanush. Was Shakti obsessed with the "A" phenomena, I wonder?

One of the greatest romantic movie I have ever seen.

How could I not list this one?

A suspense thriller movie with melodious songs and a well-knit script. I especially like the title song and the one which features Helen in "Iss Duniya Mein Jeena Ho Toh Sunlo Meri Baat" Recipient of seven Filmfare awards including the best movie award.

A war film set on the premise of the 1962 Indo-China war. Starring Balraj Sahni, Dharmendra, and Sanjay Khan in lead roles.

The film proved pivotal in the career for Zeenat Aman and a certain star status for her. The story revolved around the hippie culture and a quest for a brother to get back her sister from the blurry dark world of drug abuse.

Nice plot in which Dev Anand plays a double role and both of them are in the army and one is supposedly killed and the other one is given the task of breaking the news to the family. As he goes on doing his duty he is mistaken for the one who is dead which leads to many problems.

Again a film which is regarded as one of the best albums ever. All the songs are sung by the Mahendra Kapoor.

This is more tuned for the kids. But that's the not reason I included it. It felt so nice to watch this one back in those years.

The Naseeruddin Shah, Rekha starrer is love story you would remember for many days once you watch it. Flashback style storytelling makes it even more intriguing. I'm sure there is no such lovetriangle film other than this. But Anuradha Patel makes the most impact by her character of Maya.

Surprise climax. I said surprise don't ask what's the surprise!

Based on a short story written by Rabindranath Tagore. It's an emotional drama. Depicts the life of a migrated roadside chickpea seller. The seller gets attached to a little girl and enjoys her company.

How he lands himself in jail and the climax shows the girl getting married which reminds him of his daughter who also might have grown-up or even married.

Sharmila's first Hindi movie and does look like a 'kali' portraying the role of a Kashmiri girl. I became a fan of her beauty watching this one.

A comedy movie with a relevant social message in it. The Tamil actress Manorama's role will surely give you a reason to laugh.

Another classic from Guru Dutt in which Waheeda Rehman playing his love interest.

Life and times of coal miners. Exposes the fact how these miners are treated whereas some few enjoy all the perks.

The story definitely binds all the characters so nicely that you start to feel for themselves. Lead roles

by Amitabh, Shashi, Waheeda Rehman, and Rakhee.

Gave Indian cinema one more cult villain: Dr. Dang.

Based on a novel published in 1948. Is actually a remake of a Hollywood movie which itself was readapted in 1983. Trivia is also that Mrs. Winterbourne, released in 1996, completed the cycle of remakes.

Reincarnation perfect.

Oh, what couple they make. I mean Sanjeev Kumar and Jaya. They both are deaf and mute in this movie. Won two national awards.

One of the most famous romantic movie of Joy Mukherjee. He had a knack of doing such roles. R.I.P Joy. One of the most historic movies. Etched in the minds of people because of Prithviraj's husky voice, Dilip Kumar's emotional appeal, and Madhubala's natural grace.

One of the biggest hits of Amitabh's career, and raked in huge moolah in the year 1978 when it was released.

A breakthrough film for every actor. Made Anil Kapoor and Sridevi a household name in India and gave us the most famous villain of all time.

First major role of Salman Khan and bang he did it in style, of course, with active help from Bhagyashree.

Marks the role of Vinod Khanna who plays a gray role in this one. The setting feels similar to Sholay, or rather the setting of Sholay seems like MGMD. Watch the movie to see the similarities in the story.

The Shahrukh Khan hit movie Om Shanti Om was based on this movie's script.

Can be considered as the most famous role of Raj Kapoor. Based on the phenomena of a clown and their life. Yes, I say phenomena because they were. Now the clowns and circus are all buried in today's popular mall culture.

There are many movies which have the solo hero playing a double role. In this one, Sadhna does the double act, however, not in true sense. One sister dies and another one surfaces.

One of the most powerful movies. Smita Patil featured in many parallel cinema movies in her career and this one to me is the best. The movie features nearly all the stars who were part of the art cinema based movies.

Based on the white revolution and on the life and times of one of the greatest entrepreneurs India has seen: Dr. Verghese Kurien. This is one such kind of a movie which was produced by 500,000 farmers who contributing at least Rs. 2 each.

Thoroughly the best suspense thriller movie that the classic era offers. A young Madhubala with master actor Ashok Kumar and melodious songs make this an all time favorite and a must watch.

Another movie which was colorized on the lines of Mughal-E-Azam. Certainly, it would be a treat to watch it this weekend.

The original Hum Aapke Hai Kaun. Gunja Re!

Beautiful story of a woman (Neel Kamal) who is a princess in past-life and how it haunts her in the new life. It is a heroine-centric movie, and boy, Waheeda Rehman outshines greats like Manoj Kumar and Raaj Kumar.

A laugh-riot of a film. Excellent comic timing with never-to-forget roles of Kishore Kumar and Mehmood.

Great work by Anil, Jackie, and masterstroke act by Nana Patekar.

Silent film at its best.

India's most famous on-screen patriotic hero Manoj Kumar (aka Bharat Kumar) made a slew of patriotic movies.

Get the tissues as this will make you cry. Ironically, features all-time great comedy song Sar Jo Tera Chakraye.

Meena Kumari's last movie after which she died.

Aamir Khan's start of the long-long career in the industry.

Great songs. The sexy Zeenat Aman made the Indian audience admire her beauty.

Probably the most successful movie on duplets.

Blockbuster of its time. But these days it's more like Roti, Kapda, Makaan aur Internet, and I mean really.

Mandakini, Mandakini, and Mandakini.

A class act by Kamal and Sridevi. Last scene is perhaps the saddest ever in an Indian film.

If you haven't heard about this then watch it right away. Monumental performance by Dharmendra.

Spellbinding.

Had rumors of this one also going to be remade.

Based on the philosophy "Love is forever".

Realizing the popular belief of Shirdi Sai Baba on-screen this film made a fortune. Also, great songs for a pleasant morning.

Needs no introduction.

In the erstwhile era, Bengali writers were very famous, and many movies were adapted from their novels. This is another one which has its roots in a Bengali novel by the same name.

Directed and lead by Raj Kapoor. Also has Vyjantimala and Rajendra Kumar. The bathing scene of Vyjantimala is still talked about in various forums on the web.

The journey of Manoj Kumar to make him a patriotic star was started from this.

Two legends come together to bring another long-remembered film.

A poor man who wants to make it big and travels to the city of dreams: Bombay. Can he achieve his dreams in genuine terms? Find out in the movie.

Amazing movie with great star cast and awesome script.

The film shows the transformation of the life of a guide to a convict and finally to a spiritual guru.

A good thriller which binds the audience till the end.

Madhuri Dixit's first hit.

First critically acclaimed movie of Shammi Kapoor which made good money at the box office.

Listed just because of the epic songs.

First movie which brought to light the famous image of Manoj Kumar as Bharat Kumar.

Recreates the 2nd century BC of India. Some erotic and bold scenes out there.

The original was a great hit whereas the remake (do you remember?) was pure scrap material.

Considered as the first Hindi movie which started the trend of assembling a multi-starrer film. Apart from that the movie scores with dialogues (jinke apne ghar sheeshay ke hon, woh dusron par pathar nahi phenka karte) and songs like Aye Meri Zohra Jabeen.

Black and White classic thriller. So, who was she? She was Sadhna.

A remake of a popular Tamil film was the first movie in which Anil Kapoor played the lead role. The narration of the movie is excellent and Anil scores for his portrayal of Prem Pratap Pathiyalewala.

A musical.

With a perfect combination of Amitabh, Pran, Ajit, and Jaya brought a new image of Amitabh. Made Amitabh synonymous with action movies and this is the movie after which the media started calling him the "The Angry Young Man".