2018 has been a landmark year for Indian cinema. Filmmakers were open to bold ideas, they challenged norms and rubbished obsolete formulas, opening up a pandora's box for viewers. Here's a quick look at some filmmakers who dared to be different this year.
1) Sriram Raghavan's 'AndhaDhun'
Powered by Tabu and Ayushmann Khurrana, in 'AndhaDhun', a pianist pretends to be blind to enhance his creative genius, and witnesses a murder he shouldn’t have, propelling a chain of bizarre events.
2) Meghna Gulzar's 'Raazi'
Meghna Gulzar's 'Raazi' cements her position as a thinking filmmaker who can expertly handle difficult subjects. With a powerful performance by Alia Bhatt, the film grossed over Rs 100 crore.
3) Anubhav Sinha's 'Mulk'
Its not easy to make a film on communal bias and terrorism, but Anubhav Sinha's sensitivity made audiences across faiths sit up and take notice.
4) Nandita Das' 'Manto'
'Manto didn't perform very well commercially, but Nandita Das' labour of love was also ext