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| Home > Classic Films > The Commercial 70s
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| | The Commercial 70s of Indian Films
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Mera Naam Joker (1970):
 This film was the most ambitious project of Raj Kapoor and was really three films in one, narrating as it did, the story of an eternal clown who makes the world laugh while he himself weeps silently within. The film was too long and had two intervals. The film which was six years in the making was a disaster at the box-office.However, after this movie Raj Kapoor had a string of big hits.
Pakeezah (1971):
 It was the last film of the great actress Meena Kumari. The music by Ghulam Mohammed was quite appreciated but the movie bombed quite badly. However, it made it a big success after the death of Meena Kumari.
Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971):
The film was the first one to be shot n Nepal which portrayed the lives of hippies who came in hoardes to India in those days. The film also featuring Mumtaz and Zeenat Aman was a musical hit scored by RD Burman.
Abhimaan (1973):
 The film by Hrishikesh Mukherjee was an inside view on the lives of celebrities and the envy between a husband and wife. The film will be remembered for its brilliant performance by Jaya Bhaduri and beautiful music by SD Burman. Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri tied the knot soon after the film.
Zanjeer (1973):
This was the first film which totally changed the image of Amitabh Bachchan. The sober-looking actor of films like Abhiman and Mili began to develop the aura of the angry young man.
Bobby (1973):
 Raj Kapoor hit back with a vengeance with this film, which launched Dimple Kapadia as an actress. The huge success of this film wiped out all the losses and bad memories of Mera Naam Joker.
Namak Haram (1973):
 One a superstar while the other a star in the making. Director Hrishikesh Mukherjee managed to bring Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan together once again through this film after his earlier attempt in Anand made in 1970. The film was received well due to its simpler storyline. But after the release of the film the two could never be paired again as the status of the two actors changed dramatically with Amitabh`s career soaring high with a string of hits and Rajesh Khanna finding himself on a downslide.
Aandhi (1975):
 The offbeat film on a political theme by Gulzar featuring Suchitra Sen in the lead role was banned by the Government of India during the emergency as her character was said to be modelled on the Prime Minister.
Deewar (1975):
The film propelled Amitabh Bachchan to dizzy heights of popularity and gained him the tag of angry young man. It was the major turning point of his career.
Jai Santoshi Maa (1975):
The film made on a relatively small budget competed with Sholay, the all time hit of those days. It became a craze due to its music and Santoshi Maata`s immense devotion prevailing at the time.
Kabhie Kabhie (1976):
 his was the first film of Yash Chopra, after he separated from his elder BR Chopra, as director under his own banner Yashraj Films and it was musical hit with artistes like Amitabh Bachchan, Rakhee, Shashi Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh and Waheeda Rehman in lead roles.
Sholay (1977):
 The mother of all hits, Sholay is the landmark film of Indian cinema as it created history at the box-office. It was the first biggest multi-starrer and brought in big screen entertaiment with its stereophonic soundtrack and 70 mm format.
Kissa Kursi Ka (1977):
The film which was banned during the Emergency and later destroyed by fire was remade but failed to enthuse the audience despite the controversies surrounding it.
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977):
 The formula film or masala films came into existance with this one. Manmohan Desai took up the task of narrating the lost and found drama with remarkable conviction and the film appealed to all sections of the audience.
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