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(1988) : An internationally acclaimed parallel cinema film depicting the daily lives of children living in Mumbai slums. old bollywood movie index
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: A delightful musical comedy featuring the Ganguly brothers.
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The king of "middle-of-the-road" cinema—gentle, clean, middle-class family dramas that balanced comedy with immense heart.
