Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has time and again delivered some of the most unforgettable films that have not spelt magic at the box office but also won the critics.
On the occasion of his 58th birthday, here are some of his best films over the years.
#1 'Rang de Basanti'
Critically acclaimed film Rang De Basanti is one of the few movies that delivered the ideologies of freedom fighters to the youth in the most engaging way. The film was widely appreciated for its story-telling and brilliant performances by actors like Aamir Khan, Atul Kulkarni, Waheeda Rehman, and Siddharth Narayan. The film also received the National Film Award for Best Popular Film.
#2 'Delhi-6'
Starring Abhishek Bachchan & Sonam Kapoor in the lead, Delhi-6 is one of the few films that beautifully captures the essence and the lifestyle of the people of old Delhi. The film also won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. Delhi-6 also raised several issues like cast discrimination in modern society.
#3 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'
Based on the life of late National champion and Olympian Milkha Singh who represented India internationally, 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' was one of the highest-grossing films in the year 2013. Written by Prasoon Joshi the film featured Farhan Akhtar in the leading role. 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' won the National award for Best Popular Film for providing wholesome entertainment.
#4 'Mere Pyare Prime Minister'
Based on social issues, the 2018 film Mere Pyare Prime Minister was received very well by the audience and critics. The film focuses on the struggle of a boy who writes a letter to the Prime Minister of the country after his world gets shaken.