Bollywood has given us many films, but some stand out not because of box office numbers, but because of the lasting bond they’ve built with audiences. These are the cult classics–movies that may not have been massive hits when released, yet went on to earn love that cuts across time and trends.  It’s not about big budgets or star power. What makes these films special are their bold ideas, unusual characters, and the way they dared to tell stories differently. They broke away from the usual formula and found their own place in people’s hearts.  In this list of Bollywood’s Top 25 Cult Classic Movies, we’re revisiting those unforgettable gems. They’re quirky, original, and unforgettable in their own way. So, sit back, grab some popcorn, and dive into the world of films that rewrote the rules and still continue to inspire conversations today.  Sholay Sholay is a 1975 Indian Hindi-language action-adventure film directed by Ramesh Sippy and written by Salim-Javed. The plot revolves around two crooks, Veeru (Dharmendra) and Jai (Amitabh Bachchan), who are hired by a retired cop (Sanjeev Kumar) to apprehend the brutal dacoit Gabbar Singh. (Amjad Khan). Basanti and Radha, Veeru, and Jai's love interests are played by Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan, respectively. Sholay is regarded as a classic and one of the best Indian films of all time. It came in first place in the British Film Institute's vote of the "Top 10 Indian Films of All Time" in 2002. The judges of the 50th Filmfare Awards declared it the Best Film of the Last 50 Years in 2005. Sholay is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential Indian films of all time. The film is a Dacoit Western (sometimes known as a "Curry Western"), mixing the tropes of Indian dacoit flicks, Spaghetti Westerns, and Samurai movies. Sholay is also a seminal example of a masala cinema, which combines multiple genres into a single production. Scholars have identified various themes in the picture, including the glorifying of violence, conformity to feudal ethos, the battle between societal order and mobilised usurpers, homosocial bonding, and the film's significance as a national allegory.  The phrases and characters in the film were highly popular, spawning several cultural memes and becoming part of India's everyday vernacular. Mother India Mother India, directed by Mehboob Khan and starring Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar, and Raaj Kumar, is a 1957 Indian epic drama film. It is a remake of Khan's earlier film Aurat (1940), and it tells the story of a poor-stricken country lady named Radha (Nargis), who battles to raise her sons and live against a clever money-lender in the absence of her husband.  The film's title was chosen to contrast with American novelist Katherine Mayo's 1927 polemical book Mother India, which condemned Indian culture. Mother India is a metaphor for India as a nation after its independence in 1947, and it alludes to a strong feeling of Indian nationalism and nation-building. The film contains numerous references to Hindu mythology, and its protagonist character has been seen as a metonymic picture of an Indian lady who embodies strong moral values and the concept of what it means to be a mother to society through self-sacrifice. While some authors regard Radha as a symbol of female liberation, others see her as a vehicle for feminine stereotypes.  It was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, making it the first Indian film to be nominated in that category. Pather Panchali  Pather Panchali is a 1955 Indian Bengali-language drama film written and directed by Satyajit Ray and produced by the Government of West Bengal. Ray made his directorial debut with this version of Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay's 1929 Bengali novel of the same name. Pather Panchali, the first film in The Apu Trilogy, stars Subir Banerjee, Kanu Banerjee, Karuna Banerjee, Uma Dasgupta, Pinaki Sengupta, and Chunibala Devi and shows the boyhood travails of the protagonist Apu and his elder sister Durga among the tough village life of their poor family. Critics have complimented it for its realism, humanism, and soul-stirring qualities, while some have criticised it for its plodding pace and for romanticising poverty. Scholars have remarked on the film's poetic quality and realism (inspired by Italian neorealism), representation of poverty and minor pleasures of daily life, and usage of what scholar Darius Cooper refers to as the "epiphany of wonder," among other themes. Pather Panchali is regarded as a watershed moment in Indian cinema since it was one of the films that launched the Parallel cinema movement, which advocated authenticity and social realism. It is often featured in lists of the greatest films ever made. Mughal-E-Azam Mughal-e-Azam is a 1960 Indian epic historical drama film created and directed by K. Asif. It follows the love affair between Mughal Prince Salim (who went on to become Emperor Jahangir) and Anarkali, a court dancer, and stars Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, and Durga Khote. Emperor Akbar, Salim's father, disapproves of the relationship, resulting in a fight between father and son. Mughal-e-Azam was the first black-and-white Hindi film to be digitally colored, as well as the first film in any language to be re-released theatrically. The film is widely regarded as a genre landmark, with critics praising its grandeur and attention to detail, as well as the performances of its actors. (especially that of Madhubala, who earned a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress). Scholars have praised the film's portrayal of timeless themes, but have questioned its historical veracity. Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India Ashutosh Gowariker's Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India is a 2001 Indian Hindi epic sports drama film. Aamir Khan produced the film, and he stars in it alongside debutant Gracy Singh and British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne. Set in 1893, during the late Victorian period of India's colonial British Raj, the film follows the residents of a village in Central India who, burdened by high taxes and several years of drought, are challenged to a game of cricket as a wager to avoid paying the taxes they owe by an arrogant British Indian Army officer.  The villagers have the difficult challenge of learning a new game and competing for victory. Lagaan was screened at various international film festivals and received numerous awards. After Mother India (1957) and Salaam Bombay!, it was the third Indian film to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. (1988). With eight prizes, Lagaan became the most-awarded picture at the 47th Filmfare Awards. Salaam Bombay! Mira Nair directed, co-wrote, and co-produced Salaam Bombay!, a 1988 Indian Hindi-language drama film. Sooni Taraporevala, Nair's creative collaborator, wrote the screenplay. Nair's first feature film was directed by him. The film highlights the daily life of youngsters living in Bombay (now Mumbai), India's largest metropolis, in slums. Shafiq Syed, Raghuvir Yadav, Anita Kanwar, Nana Patekar, Hansa Vithal, and Chanda Sharma star in it. The spirit of Bombay's street youngsters and how they lived inspired Nair to make the film.  The film was India's second film submission to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 61st Academy Awards.  The New York Times named the film one of "the best 1,000 movies ever made." Mera Naam Joker   Mera Naam Joker is a 1970 Indian love drama film directed, edited, and produced by Raj Kapoor through his production company R. K. Films, and written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. Raj Kapoor plays the title character, with his son Rishi Kapoor making his cinematic debut as his younger self, and Simi Garewal, Kseniya Ryabinkina, Padmini, Manoj Kumar, and Dharmendra in supporting parts. The story revolves around a clown who must make his audience laugh at the expense of his own sorrows; three women who moulded his life watch his final performance. The film is one of the longest in Indian movie history. Mera Naam Joker is the second and, so far, final Indian film to feature two intermissions.  An abbreviated version was produced in the 1980s and had a huge box office hit. Kapoor described it as his favourite film, with great philosophical depth and purpose. Today, the film is recognised as one of Kapoor's finest works, with film critics calling it a "misunderstood masterpiece." The film later became a cult classic and is considered one of Raj Kapoor's best films as well as one of the best Bollywood films of the twentieth century.  Aradhana Shakti Samanta directed Aradhana, a 1969 Indian Hindi love drama film starring Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna. At the 17th Filmfare Awards, it received the Filmfare Award for Best Film. Tagore received her one and only Filmfare Best Actress Award. Aradhana's enormous popularity led to two remakes: the Tamil film Sivagamiyin Selvan (1974) and the Telugu film Kannavari Kalalu (1976). (1974). This film is included in Rajesh Khanna's 17 consecutive hit films between 1969 and 1971, by adding the two hero flicks Marayada and Andaz to his 15 straight solo hits from 1969 to 1971. Aradhana was a box office success in both India and the Soviet Union. The film's concept was inspired by the 1946 film To Each His Own. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge also known as DDLJ is a 1995 Indian musical romance comedy film. Aditya Chopra, a debutante director, wrote and directed the film. The film was declared a "All-Time Blockbuster," becoming the largest Bollywood smash of the year and one of the biggest Bollywood hits of all time. It received the most Filmfare Awards for a single film at the time, as well as the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was named one of the "25 Must See Bollywood Films" by Indiatimes Movies. Along with Mother India, it was one of two Hindi films on the list of "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die." It was also ranked 12th on the British Film Institute's list of the greatest 100 films. It is considered as the longest-running film in the history of Indian cinema due to that fact that it is still being shown in a cinema called Maratha Mandir theatre in Mumbai as of 2022. Andaz Apna Apna Rajkumar Santoshi directed and Vinay Kumar Sinha produced the 1994 Indian Hindi-language comedy film Andaz Apna Apna. In the lead roles are Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karishma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal (in a dual character), and Shakti Kapoor. The film was premiered on November 4, 1994, and components of the plot were later used in other language films such as Ullathai Allitha (1996), Veedevadandi Babu (1997), and Galate Aliyandru (2000), albeit none of them were frame-to-frame remakes. Despite being a semi-hit at the box office, the picture has become a cult classic over the years. The film's terminology has entered ordinary parlance. The film's climax is a rehash of the climax of the 1972 film Victoria No. 203. It has since gained a strong cult following over the years. Though Salman Khan and Aamir Khan have given many blockbusters, Andaz Apna Apna remains most popular and loved movie of their respective careers. Agneepath Agneepath is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language action crime film directed by Mukul Anand and co-written by Santosh Saroj and Kader Khan. It stars Amitabh Bachchan as Vijay, a guy who joins the Mumbai underworld to avenge his father's death and the injustices done to his family. Manya Surve's life as a Mumbai gangster inspired the film.  The title was inspired by Harivansh Rai Bachchan's poem of the same name, Agneepath, which is delivered at the beginning of the film and provides a thematic link that runs throughout the film, both literally and conceptually.  Despite being a box office disappointment, Agneepath has developed a strong cult following over the years. For their performances, Bachchan and Chakraborty got the National Film Award for Best Actor and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, respectively. It is well-known for its dialogues. Zanjeer Prakash Mehra directed and produced Zanjeer, a 1973 Indian Hindi-language action crime film written by Salim-Javed and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Pran, Ajit Khan, and Bindu. Zanjeer began turning Hindi film in a violent and aggressive path during a period when India was suffering from corruption and sluggish economic growth, and the common man was left frustrated and angry with the system. This film also marked the end of Bachchan's struggle and catapulted him to stardom. The film was a smash hit both domestically in India and internationally in the Soviet Union. It was the first of several collaborations between Salim-Javed and Bachchan's screenwriting team. Zanjeer was also a watershed moment in South Indian cinema, with Bachchan's performance influencing future Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth. Zanjeer is an important film in Indian cinema history and is considered a masterpiece today.  Dil Chahta Hai Dil Chahta Hai is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film written and directed by Farhan Akhtar. Ritesh Sidhwani produced it, and it was released under the Excel Entertainment brand (which Akhtar and Sidhwani co-founded), marking their cinematic debut. The film centres on a critical era in the romantic lives of three college-graduate pals. (Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna). Preity Zinta, Sonali Kulkarni, and Dimple Kapadia also star. Dil Chahta Hai was inspired by Akhtar's diary entries from his journeys to Mumbai and New York City, as well as a story written by a friend of his, Kassim Jagmagia, who went on to become a creative partner at Excel Entertainment. When it was released, film gained considerable critical acclaim, with praise for its unique storyline, director, and cast. When it was released, it gained great critical acclaim for its unique storyline, direction, soundtrack, cinematography, costumes, and cast performances. Several commentators remarked that movie broke new ground by depicting modern Indian youth in a realistic manner. A Wednesday   A Wednesday! is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language thriller film written and directed by Neeraj Pandey and produced by UTV Motion Pictures and Friday Filmworks' Ronnie Screwvala, Anjum Rizvi, and Shital Bhatia. Set between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on a Wednesday, the film shows a confrontation between a police commissioner and an anonymous caller who threatens to detonate bombs throughout Mumbai if four terrorists are not released from police custody. The film was a commercial success when it was released on September 5, 2008. It was also free from paying taxes in the state of Maharashtra. It went on to win several prizes, including the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director. Rang De Basanti Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra wrote, produced, and directed the 2006 Indian drama film, Rang De Basanti. Aamir Khan, Siddharth, R. Madhavan, Atul Kulkarni, Soha Ali Khan, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor, and British actress Alice Patten feature in the film. It follows a British film student who travels to India to record the narrative of five Indian revolutionary soldiers. She befriends and casts five young men in the film, inspiring them to fight against government corruption in their own country. When it was released, the picture surpassed all opening-weekend box office records in India, becoming the country's highest-grossing film in its first weekend and having the largest opening-day receipts for a Hindi film. Darr Darr: A Violent Love Story is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller film directed and produced by Yash Chopra under his company Yash Raj Films. Sunny Deol, Juhi Chawla, and Shah Rukh Khan lead, with Annu Kapoor, Tanvi Azmi, and Anupam Kher in supporting roles with Dalip Tahil making a special cameo. Darr was released on December 24, 1993, during the Christmas weekend, and was a big financial success and box-office smash. It was the third-highest grossing Indian film of the year in India, and the highest-grossing Indian film of the year in abroad markets. When it was released, it received overwhelmingly excellent reviews from critics, who praised the directing, storyline, soundtrack, cinematography, costumes, and performances of the cast, particularly Chawla and Khan.  Shaan Shaan is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Ramesh Sippy, produced by G.P. Sippy, and written by Salim-Javed following the success of their previous collaboration, Sholay. Sunil Dutt, Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Rakhee Gulzar, Parveen Babi, Bindiya Goswami, Johnny Walker, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda star in the film. The plot revolves around Vijay (Bachchan) and Ravi (Kapoor), who promise to avenge their brother DSP Shiv Kumar's (Dutt) death, as well as Rakesh (Sinha), a circus artist with ties to the killer Shakaal. (Kharbanda).  Shaan delivered us one of Bollywood's most memorable villains: the bald, sadistic Shakaal, performed to brilliantly by Kulbhushan Kharbanda, who made us tremble every time he shouted, "Mera naam Shakaal!" Blofeld, the James Bond villain, inspired the character. Kharbanda even won a Filmfare Award for her performance. Silsila Yash Chopra co-wrote, directed, and produced the 1981 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film Silsila. The plot centers around Amit (Amitabh Bachchan), a romantic playwright, his wife Shobha (Jaya Bachchan), and Chandni (Rekha), his former partner. Silsila follows Amit and Shobha through their sacrificial marriage and Amit's illicit romance with Chandni. Shiv-Hari composed the music, and Javed Akhtar, Hasan Kamal, Meera Dev Burman, Nida Fazli, Rajendra Krishan, and Harivansh Rai Bachchan wrote the lyrics.  Silsila was one of the most romantic films produced by Yash Raj. Nonetheless, it failed. This was the final time Amitabh and Rekha appeared onscreen together. Silsila took some time to find its way into people's hearts and stay there, earning the title of cult cinema. Kaagaz Ke Phool Kaagaz Ke Phool is a 1959 Indian Hindi-language love drama film produced and directed by Guru Dutt, who also co-starred with Waheeda Rehman in the lead role. Guru Dutt created a masterwork in the 1950s that was sadly too ahead of its time. Kaagaz Ke Phool is set in the film industry and chronicles the narrative of a film director's rise and fall. The picture bombed at the box office because it was too sophisticated for the audience at the time. It is the first Indian film to be shot in CinemaScope and Dutt's final official feature. It was a technological revolution in Indian cinematography and was largely regarded as being ahead of its time. The film was a box office flop at the time due to its unpopular premise, but it was eventually reborn as a cult favourite in the 1980s. Swades Ashutosh Gowariker co-wrote, directed, and produced Swades: We, the People, a 2004 Indian Hindi-language drama film. Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi, and Kishori Ballal lead in the film, with Daya Shankar Pandey, Rajesh Vivek, and Lekh Tandon appearing in supporting parts. The plot was based on two episodes of Zee TV's Yule Love Stories (1994-95) series Vaapsi, in which Gowariker played Mohan Bhargav. According to reports, the story of the principal character establishing a mini hydroelectric plant to generate energy was inspired by the 2003 Kannada film Chigurida Kanasu, which was based on the novel of the same name by Jnanapith awardee K. Shivaram Karanth and Bapu Kuti by Rajni Bakshi. Swades was released in theatres on December 17, 2004, to critical acclaim, with appreciation for the performances of Khan, Joshi, and Ballal, as well as the story, script, and soundtrack. However, it was a commercial flop at the box office.  Despite its commercial failure, Swades is recognised as ahead of its time and is now regarded as a cult classic of Hindi cinema and one of Shah Rukh Khan's best films. Shahrukh's performance in this film is widely recognised as one of the best of his career. Lamhe Lamhe is a 1991 Indian musical love drama film written by Honey Irani and directed by Yash Chopra. The film stars Sridevi and Anil Kapoor as the leads, with Waheeda Rehman and Anupam Kher playing key supporting roles. Viren (Kapoor) falls in love with Pallavi (Sridevi) in the film, but she marries someone else. Pallavi and her husband, however, are killed in a car accident, leaving their daughter (also Sridevi) in the care of Viren, who grows up to look exactly like her mother and falls in love with Viren. After Chandni (1989), this is Sridevi and Chopra's second and final collaboration.  It has been acclaimed as an all-time classic and Chopra's finest picture over the years. Although the picture did well domestically, it was a huge success internationally.  When it was released, film gained significant critical acclaim, with Sridevi receiving special recognition for her dual roles as mother and daughter.  Lamhe was named one of Bollywood's best films by Outlook. It has been said that it is Chopra's personal favourite among his flicks. This was one of Masoom Raza's final scripts; he died a few months after it was released. Lamhe was named one of the Top 10 Romantic Movies of the 100th Anniversary of Indian Cinema in 2013. Lakshya Farhan Akhtar directed and Ritesh Sidhwani produced the 2004 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age battle drama, Lakshya. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, and Preity Zinta in the key roles, with Boman Irani and Anjula Bedi providing support. The film is based on the 1999 Kargil War and follows Karan Sheirgill, an aimless and lazy Delhi guy who joins the Indian Army and transforms himself into a soldier in order to make his girlfriend Romila Dutta proud of him. Lakshya garnered four nominations, including Best Director (Farhan) and Best Actor (Roshan), and two awards, including Best Choreography (Prabhu Deva for "Main Aisa Kyun Hoon...") and Best Cinematography. The movie has a cult following. Pyaasa Pyaasa is a 1957 Indian Hindi drama film directed and produced by Guru Dutt, in which he co-stars with Mala Sinha, Waheeda Rehman, Rehman, and Johnny Walker. It is set in Calcutta and follows the disillusioned Urdu poet Vijay (Dutt), whose poems are undervalued by publishers and derided for focusing on societal themes rather than romantic ones. The film recounts his interactions with the golden-hearted prostitute Gulabo (Waheeda Rehman) and his previous fiancée Meena (Sinha), including how the former assists him in getting his poems published, the popularity of his works, and his romantic relationship with Gulabo. Dilip Kumar was initially offered the role of Vijay, which he declined due to the negative impact of doing intense films on his health. Later, in an interview, he stated that the role of Vijay in Pyaasa reminded him of Devdas, and that Pyaasa was one of three films he regretted passing up. Guru Dutt later accepted the part, and the film went on to become one of the year's most commercially successful films. Pyaasa is a masterpiece and widely regarded as one of the best films ever made in Indian cinema. Shree 420 Shree 420 is a 1955 Indian Hindi comedy-drama film directed and produced by Raj Kapoor based on a narrative written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, whose usage of the word Shree with the negative connotations of 420 sparked controversy. Nargis, Nadira, and Kapoor feature in the film. The number 420 relates to Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, which specifies the penalty for the crime of fraud; thus, "Mr. 420" is a disparaging epithet for a fraudster. The story revolves around Raj Kapoor, a poor but educated orphan who arrives in Bombay with big dreams. Charlie Chaplin's "little tramp" influences Kapoor's role, as does Kapoor's character in his 1951 Awaara. Shankar Jaikishan's team composed the music, and Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri wrote the words. Shree 420 was the highest-grossing Indian film of 1955 and the highest-grossing Indian film of all time at the time of its debut, and Mukesh's song "Mera Joota Hai Japani" became a popular patriotic emblem of newly independent India. Satya Satya is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language crime film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma and produced and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. J. D. Chakravarthy and Urmila Matondkar star, along with Manoj Bajpayee, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Shrivastava, and Paresh Rawal. It is the first installment in Varma's Gangster trilogy, which is about organised crime in India. Satya (Chakravarthy), an immigrant who arrives in Mumbai in search of work, befriends Bhiku Mhatre (Bajpayee) and gets dragged into the Mumbai underworld. Varma had planned to make an action picture, but after meeting some criminals, he decided to produce a film on offences.  Satya has become a cult classic and is regarded as one of the greatest films ever made by a lot of Indian film critics and historians. Rajeev Masand, a film critic, named it one of the 10 most influential films of the last decade.  Tumbbad Tumbbad is a 2018 fantasy horror film directed by Rahi Anil Barve, with Anand Gandhi and Adesh Prasad as co-directors. The movie stars Sohum Shah in the lead role, along with Jyoti Malshe, Anita Date, and Mohammad Samad. The story is set in the village of Tumbbad in Maharashtra, where myth and greed intertwine. It follows Vinayak Rao, played by Sohum Shah, who learns about a hidden treasure guarded by Hastar, a cursed deity. As Vinayak grows older, his obsession with the treasure consumes him, leading him deeper into the dangerous secrets of Tumbbad. The film explores themes of desire, greed, and the price one pays when chasing endless wealth. What makes Tumbbad a cult classic is its originality. It steps away from the usual horror and fantasy tropes seen in Indian cinema. The film’s atmospheric visuals, haunting storytelling, and unique blend of folklore and myth created something rare. While it wasn’t a typical commercial blockbuster, it slowly built a dedicated following. People remember it for its fresh approach, making it one of the most talked-about cult films in modern Indian cinema. Gangs of Wasseypur Gangs of Wasseypur, directed by Anurag Kashyap, is a two-part crime drama that released in 2012. The film features Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Richa Chadha, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Pankaj Tripathi, and Huma Qureshi in key roles. The story is set in Wasseypur, a town in Jharkhand, and spans across several decades. It begins with Shahid Khan and his conflict with the coal mafia, which later passes on to his son Sardar Khan, played by Manoj Bajpayee. The plot follows the rise of crime families, revenge battles, and power struggles between gangs. Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s character, Faizal Khan, takes the story forward with his own journey into violence and survival. The film mixes personal relationships, politics, and the underworld to paint a raw picture of life in Wasseypur. What makes Gangs of Wasseypur a cult classic is its honesty and grit. It didn’t follow Bollywood’s usual formula of polished storytelling. Instead, it gave audiences a rough, real, and unfiltered look at the world of crime. The dialogues, characters, and music all stood out, and over time, the film has gained a loyal following. It’s remembered as a bold experiment that changed the way crime dramas were made in India. Maqbool Maqbool, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, is a 2003 crime drama inspired by Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The film stars Irrfan Khan as Maqbool, Tabu as Nimmi, Pankaj Kapur as Abbaji, along with Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri in supporting roles. The story is set in the Mumbai underworld, where Abbaji is a powerful don. Maqbool, his loyal lieutenant, is secretly in love with Nimmi, Abbaji’s mistress. Nimmi pushes Maqbool to kill Abbaji and take his place, much like Lady Macbeth. As Maqbool rises to power, he becomes haunted by guilt, betrayal, and paranoia, which ultimately lead to his downfall. The film blends crime, passion, and moral conflict while staying true to the essence of the Shakespearean tragedy. Maqbool is considered a cult classic because of how it reimagined a timeless play in the backdrop of the Indian mafia. The strong performances, especially by Irrfan Khan and Tabu, along with Bhardwaj’s atmospheric direction and music, gave the film a unique place in Indian cinema. It may not have been a commercial hit, but its storytelling and depth made it one of the most respected works in modern Bollywood. Udaan Udaan, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, is a 2010 coming-of-age drama that stars Rajat Barmecha, Ronit Roy, Aayan Boradia, and Ram Kapoor. The story follows Rohan, a teenager who is expelled from boarding school and sent back to live with his strict father, Bhairav Singh. Rohan dreams of being a writer, but his father wants him to study engineering and work in the family business. Living under his father’s harsh rules, Rohan struggles with the loss of freedom and a strained relationship. His bond with his younger half-brother, Arjun, becomes his only comfort. The film slowly builds into Rohan’s fight to break free and choose his own path in life. Udaan is called a cult classic because it spoke honestly about teenage dreams, authoritarian parenting, and the courage to walk away from control. It didn’t earn big at the box office but struck a chord with young audiences who related to Rohan’s journey. The raw performances, powerful writing, and realistic treatment made it a film that continues to be remembered and admired in Indian cinema. Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, directed by Mansoor Khan, released in 1992 and featured Aamir Khan, Ayesha Jhulka, Deepak Tijori, Pooja Bedi, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. The film is set in a small hill town where rivalry brews between rich and poor college students. Sanjaylal, or Sanju, played by Aamir Khan, is a carefree boy with little direction in life, while his brother Ratan is disciplined and hardworking. Their lives change when Ratan is injured, and Sanju is forced to step up for the prestigious inter-college cycle race. Along the way, Sanju matures, faces his fears, and learns the value of responsibility and determination. This film is considered a cult classic because it beautifully mixed youth drama, sports, romance, and music into a story that still feels relatable. The songs like Pehla Nasha became timeless, and the cycle race sequence remains one of the most iconic moments in Hindi cinema. While it wasn’t an immediate blockbuster, its heartfelt storytelling and the charm of its characters have kept it alive across generations. Overall, the list of top cult classic movies of Bollywood is a testament to the diversity and richness of Indian cinema. These films have left an indelible mark on the industry, and their legacy continues to inspire aspiring filmmakers and entertain audiences worldwide. These cult classics have rightfully earned their place in the hearts of movie lovers and continue to be celebrated as iconic landmarks of Bollywood's cinematic landscape.

When it comes to cinematically showcasing the essence of relationships, Bollywood undeniably takes the cake. Whether it's legendary romantic sagas, tales of unyielding friendships, or the profound kinship among family members, Bollywood has a knack for human emotions. With Raksha Bandhan around the corner, we delve into the reel-life portrayals of the brother-sister bond. Immersed in the heartwarming theme of Raksha Bandhan, countless Bollywood films beautifully express siblings' love. These films become synonymous with Raksha Bandhan celebrations, reinforcing why this festival holds a special place in our hearts. Iqbal (2005) Another Nagesh Kukunoor masterpiece, Iqbal, skillfully painted a raw and moving portrait of a protective sister helping her deaf and mute brother follow his dreams of becoming a cricketer. She remains his pillar of strength throughout, personifying the essence of sibling love. Fiza (2000) Featuring Karisma Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan as siblings, Fiza strikes with its powerful storytelling of a sister's relentless pursuit of her missing brother, post Mumbai riots. Dil Dhadakne Do (2015) A modern narrative focusing on the Mehras, a dysfunctional Punjabi family, Dil Dhadakne Do film beautifully highlighted the bond between siblings, Kabir (Ranveer Singh), and Ayesha (Priyanka Chopra). They stood by each other during thick and thin without fail. Sarbjit (2016) Based on a true story, Sarbjit tear-jerking film features the bond between a brother (Randeep Hooda) and his sister (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan). It poignantly captures the sister's tireless struggle to secure her innocent brother's freedom from the clutches of a neighboring country's prison. Josh (2000) One of Bollywood's iconic brother-sister duos, Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, brought the complex yet deep-rooted bond to life in Josh. They perfectly encapsulated the protective brother and rebellious sister dynamic, making it a must-watch this Raksha Bandhan. Love, understanding, sacrifice, and support; the siblings' bond is a myriad of these emotions. As you celebrate Raksha Bandhan, let these movies remind you of the unbroken vow to protect, respect, and cherish each other, undefined by barriers and endless in its enormity. Happy Raksha Bandhan!

1. Bajrangi BhaijaanAn original tale by screenwriter V. Vijayendra Prasad served as the basis for the 2015 Hindi-language comedy-drama film Bajrangi Bhaijaan, which was also co-written and directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Salman Khan, Rockline Venkatesh, and Kabir Khan. The story of Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi, a Hanuman devotee, who sets out on a trip to return silent 6-year-old Shahida to her homeland is told in the movie, which also stars Salman, Harshaali Malhotra, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Made with just Rs 80-90 crores, the movie collected around Rs 900 crores worldwide. It is definitely one of the best movies of Salman Khan.2. SultanAli Abbas Zafar's 2016 Bollywood movie Sultan is a sports drama film. The movie is produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films label. Salman Khan plays the title role. The main character of the movie is Sultan Ali Khan, a fictitious Haryana-born pehlwani wrestler and former world champion whose prosperous professional life has torn apart his personal relationships. Anushka Sharma plays Aarfa Ali Khan; Sultan's wife in the movie. Made with just Rs 80-90 crores, the movie collected around Rs 650 crores worldwide.3. DabanggAbhinav Singh Kashyap (director), Arbaaz Khan (producer), and Malaika Arora (producer) under the banner of Arbaaz Khan Productions, along with Dhilin Mehta (producer) under the banner of Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision, produced the 2010 action comedy film Dabangg. Sonakshi Sinha, making her acting debut, co-stars alongside Salman Khan, the elder brother of the actor, in the lead role. Arbaaz, Om Puri, Dimple Kapadia, Vinod Khanna, Anupam Kher, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Mahie Gill play supporting roles, and Sonu Sood portrays the antagonist. Arbaaz and Kashyap make their feature picture debut as producers and directors, respectively. Malaika can be seen in the song "Munni Badnaam Hui."4. WantedWanted is a very famous action thriller film directed by Prabhu Deva released in 2009. It is a remake of the 2006 Telugu film Pokiri. The cast of the movie include Salman Khan, Prakash Raj, Ayesha Takia, while Vinod Khanna, Mahesh Manjrekar and Inder Kumar appeared in supporting roles. Prabhu Deva, Govinda and Anil Kapoor made special appearances in the film. The film's cinematography was handled by Nirav Shah and Sethu Sriram, and it was edited by Dilip Deo. Salim-Sulaiman handled the background music score, while Sajid-Wajid wrote the soundtrack. The entire movie was filmed in Mumbai, with the songs being shot in Australia and other overseas locations. The story is set in Mumbai and centers on a local goon whose murderous tendencies attract the attention of a wanted don as well as his girlfriend's disgust and the enmity of a corrupt police officer. 5.  Karan Arjun A fantasy action movie with Raakhee, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Mamta Kulkarni in key roles, Karan Arjun(1995) was produced and directed by Rakesh Roshan in 1995. Amrish Puri plays the major antagonist, with supporting roles going to Johnny Lever, Arjun, Jack Gaud, Ranjeet, and Aasif Sheikh. The plot of the movie centers on the two titular brothers, who seek retribution against their avaricious uncle for killing their father but are killed by him and resurrected to carry out the murderous deed. Made with just Rs 06 crores, the movie collected around Rs 43 crores emerging all-time blockbuster movie.6. Hum Saath-Saath HainA 1999 family drama film called Hum Saath-Saath Hain, produced and released by Rajshri Productions, was written and directed by Sooraj Barjatya. Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Sonali Bendre, Mohnish Bahl, Mahesh Thakur, and Neelam are among the actors who star in the movie. The plot revolves around a blended family and their shared ideals, who become estranged as a result of miscommunication. The movie basically aims to portray the togetherness within a family despite the odds.7. Ek Tha TigerAdapted from a story by Aditya Chopra, who also produced the movie, Ek Tha Tiger is a 2012 Hindi-language spy action thriller film directed by Kabir Khan and co-written by Khan and Neelesh Misra. It is both the first movie in the YRF Spy Universe and the first chapter in the Tiger franchise. Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Ranvir Shorey, Roshan Seth, Girish Karnad, and Gavie Chahal are among its cast members. The Indian agent Avinash "Tiger" Singh Rathore (Khan) is given the mission of gathering information before Pakistan does, but he becomes distracted after falling in love with Zoya Humaimi (Kaif).8. BodyguardBodyguard is a romantic action movie that was released in 2011 and was directed by Siddique. Siddique co-wrote the screenplay of the movie with J.P. Chowksey, Kiran Kotrial, and Aloke Upadhyaya. Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor act in the remake of the 2010 Malayalam film of the same name, which was directed by Siddique. Raj Babbar, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Hazel Keech play supporting roles. In the movie, bodyguard, Lovely Singh (Salman) is assigned to follow Divya Rana (Kareena) and develops feelings for Chhaya, Divya's fictitious alter ego. 9. PartnerDavid Dhawan and Sohail Khan are the directors and producers of the 2007 romantic comedy film titled Partner. Govinda, Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, and Lara Dutta are the movie's stars. The 2005 American film Hitch served as inspiration for the plot of Partner. The main character of the movie is a love guru who helps his client court his ladylove while simultaneously falling in love with a mother who has recently lost her husband. Partner released on July 20, 2007, in theatres all around the world. It was well appreciated, and Govinda's performance and the comedic portions especially got attention. Partner was one of the highest-grossing Bollywood movies of 2007, earning 103 crores globally. It was a critical and commercial success.10. Tere NaamSatish Kaushik's romance drama Tere Naam was released in 2003. Salman Khan and Bhumika Chawla play lead roles in the movie, which was written by Bala and Jainendra Jain. The movie was based on a true story of a friend of Bala's who fell in love, went insane, and ended up in a mental institution. The release day for Tere Naam was August 15, 2003. Radhe Mohan is regarded by many as Khan's best performance, and the actor received plaudits for the part. Tere Naam had a total of 24 nominations, including 8 Filmfare Award nominations, and won 7 of them.

There is an assortment of melodious tracks associated with the Dahi Handi event that beautifully captures the festivities' spirit. Each song, with its unique rhythm, enhances the celebrations. Here are more songs that you can add to your Janmashtami playlist: 1. Shor Mach Gaya Shor – Badla (1974) One of Bollywood's finest additions to Janmashtami songs, Shor Mach Gaya Shor, sung by the legendary Kishore Kumar, beautifully describes the excitement during the Dahi Handi event. Its upbeat tempo makes it an ideal background score to complement the festivities. 2. Mach Gaya Shor – Khuddar (1982) Another melodious track from the film Khuddar, Mach Gaya Shor, is sure to energize the celebrations. With Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar's magical voices, the song has enthralled the hearts of devotees and music lovers alike since its inception. 3. Chandi Ki Daal Par – Hello Brother (1999) Featuring the upbeat sound of 90's Bollywood, Hello Brother’s Chandi Ki Daal Par, sung by the effervescent Alka Yagnik and Salman Khan, infuses a joyful energy that's perfect for Dahi Handi celebrations. Its lively tunes and mesmerizing beats are certain to elevate the festive atmosphere. 4. Radha Kaise Na Jale – Lagaan (2001) A soulful composition, Radha Kaise Na Jale from Lagaan, brings the divine love between Lord Krishna and Radha to life. Exquisitely sung by Udit Narayan and Asha Bhosle, this soothing melody adds a touch of devotional bliss to the occasion. 5. Bada Natkhat Hai Ye – Amar Prem (1972) This classic song, Bada Natkhat Hai Ye, from the film Amar Prem, encapsulates the playfulness of the young Krishna. Lata Mangeshkar's mellifluous voice and the heartwarming lyrics make this track a memorable addition to your Janmashtami playlist. 6. Har Taraf Hai Ye Shor – Vaastav (1999) Har Taraf Hai Ye Shor from Vaastav sings the praises of Lord Krishna during the Dahi Handi event. The captivating beats of this high-tempo track, sung by Vinod Rathod and Atul Kale, make it a perfect accompaniment to the Janmashtami celebrations.   7. Yashomati Maiya Se Bole Nandlala – Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978) Beautifully picturised on the Mother-Son bond between Yashoda and Krishna, Yashomati Maiya Se Bole Nandlala from Satyam Shivam Sundaram is a soulful rendition that tugs at your heartstrings. The classic combination of Manna Dey's sonorous voice and the impactful lyrics create a delightful auditory experience. 8. Woh Kisna Hai – Kisna- The Warrior Poet (2005) Woh Kisna Hai from Kisna- The Warrior Poet is a beautifully crafted song that portrays the enchanting allure of Lord Krishna. Sung by a quartet of singers including Sukhvinder Singh, S.Shailja, Ismail Darbar, and Ayesha Darbar, the melody is a feast to the ears and soul alike. 9. Radha Nachegi – Tevar (2015) A contemporary take on Janmashtami songs, Radha Nachegi from Tevar, has a peppy rhythm paired with an energetic dance ensemble. It's sure to bring a dash of Bollywood style celebration to your Dahi Handi event. 10. Radhe Radhe – Dream Girl (2019) A party anthem for Janmashtami celebrations, Radhe Radhe from Dream Girl, is a mix of modern beats and traditional lyrics. This lively track captures the spirit of the festival and is sure to make you groove to its beats. 11. Govinda Gopala – Hey Bro (2015) One of the newest additions to Janmashtami tracks, Govinda Gopala, is an energetic track that marries modern music elements with traditional Dahi Handi celebrations. Sung by the effervescent Wajid, the song captures the joyous spirit of the festival. There's no doubt that these melodic tracks add a festive vibe to the Dahi Handi celebrations, immersing everyone in joy and devotion. Let these musical compositions imbue your Janmashtami with an ethereal charm, as they take you on a spiritual journey, honouring the magical tales of Lord Krishna.

Bigg Boss 17 is all set to welcome a new wild card entry. After they introduced the new K-pop star Aoora, another celebrity is going to be joining the housemates. The new wildcard entry is Ayesha Khan who is a model and influencer.  In the promo Ayesha Khan made some shocking revelations that she has a history with Munawar Faruqui. She claimed that even though Munawar Faruqui had promised to marry her, he told everyone in the bigg boss house that he is committed. She also added that “I just want ya’ll to know that what he is showing, he is nothing like that. I don’t know on the show he is saying that he is committed but before entering the show he had told me, “I love you, i want to get married to you.” This has been his way of approaching every girl. I want an apology from him, that is one of the main reasons why I’m going to the show,” she said.  Ayesha, in her recent interview, also made shocking statements without mentioning his name. She said that he was cheating on her. She also stated that Munawar, who was already in a relationship, had asked Ayesha out. He had also mentioned that he broke up with his girlfriend Nazila but it wasn’t true.  Munawar had contacted her through social media and asked her to be a part of a music video, which was not real. On the second meeting, Munawar professed his love and Ayesha fell for his good image and started having feelings for him. They started dating and Munawar assured her that he had broken up with his previous girlfriend 3 to 4 months ago.  Before entering the relationship Ayesha had asked Munwar if anyone would be effected with this decision, to which he said no. Ayesha was surprised when on the premiere’s day of Bigg Boss 17, Munawar’s girlfriend Nazilla shared a photo through which Ayesha dound out that Munawar was double dating her only after he entered Bigg Boss 17.  Now stay tuned to know what happens when Ayesha Khan enters the show: will Munawar Faruqui deny the relationship with her or will accept it. Get to know more updates and news about the contestants and episodes.  

Bigg Boss 17 another day another argument between Munawar Faruqui and Mannara Chopra in the house. Munawar and Mannara have been seeing a distance in their friendship ever since Ayesha Khan entered the show as a wildcard entry. Things have not been good for them ever since. From constant fights and arguments over Ayesha Khan, they have gone through it all. A new promo of the show is out, and in the promo, it shows another ugly fight between the two of them. Munawar even broke all ties with her. Mannara was seen asking for clarity from Munawar after he removed her from the captaincy task.  Mannara confronted him and asked if he was doing this so that he could save Ayesha from nominations. Munawar responded by saying he just failed her in their friendship and there’s nothing more to it. Mannara said, “I always supported you, especially when you were to become the captain. But all you are doing is removing me from the captaincy race and I don’t know the reason. I think you are scared that if I become the captain, I might remove Ayesha from the game. Please tell me what you want.”? Munawar responded by saying, “I know I’ve failed you in our bond but there's nothing else that can be done…. I’m sorry but I can’t be friends with you in this game.  Later, Mannara said, “This is exactly what you do! You don’t give clarity to people that care about you.” Munawar further said, “The best clarity i can give you is that I don’t want to be friends with you anymore. I’m not your friend. This affected Mannara and she got emotional. In another promo we can see Vicky Jain and Ankita Lokhande consoling her. Is this really the end of Munawar and Mannara’s friendship? Stay tuned to know what happens in the episode. Get to know more insiders and gossip about the Bigg Boss 17 contestants and episodes.  

In the latest episode of Bigg Boss 17, Ayesha Khan returns to the house after her medical condition is alright. She is seen ignoring Munawar Faruqui, while Anurag Dobhal was seen instigating her against him. Ankita Lokhande then took a stand for Munawar and said, Don’t lie to her; stop making fake allegations. Muawar and Anurag both had a huge fight because of this. Anurag did everything possible in his fight with Munawar. He talked about everything from Munawar's son to his cancelled shows, and more. The next day, the fight continued and Bigg Boss dropped a shocking twist. All the housemates were called in the Mohalla and the captains Munawar, Isha, and Aoora were asked to choose 3 contestants for nomination. Munawar at the start took Arun’s name but he changed it to Anurag, Isha Malviya nominated Ayesha and Aoora took Abhishek’s name.  Ayesha then tells Anurag, “I am really shocked, Isha was showing concern and now she nominated me. She didn’t eve consider giving me a chance?” Later, Bigg Boss again calls the housemates in the Mohalla and drops another shocker, BB reveals, “One contestant from these nominated three will be leaving the house today itself.”  Later, the housemates were called in the confession room one by one and told to nominate one person from any of the three to remove them from the house. The nomination took place in such a way that everyone had shock bands tied on their hands so with each nomination, they would get a shock.  Except for Mannara Chopra who chose Abhishek, all the other contestants nominated Anurag Dobhal.  Bigg Boss then announced Anurag Dobhal is been evicted from the house. Mannara was shocked and was in tears. While Anurag told the housemates, “Dhyaan rakhna sab, Mannara ka dhyaan rakhna, I love her like anything, woh meri sabsi acchi dost thi. Please usko dekh lena. I will miss you Mannara aur baaki sab gharwale bhi.” Mannara replied, “I will miss you too Anurag.” Munawar was seen happy and he began to mock Anurag, due to Mannara got offended and she told him to stop doing it. Stay tuned for more such updates and gossips. Get to know more about each epiosdes and contestants in detail.   

Bigg Boss 17 is in it’s eleventh week and the makers have been trying to make the show more entertaining by adding new twists and turns. Ever since Ayesha Khan entered the show, things have turned sour between Munawar Faruqui and Mannara Chopra. On the other hand, Bigg Boss 17 witnessed the shocking and surprising elimination of Aishwarya Sharma.  In the upcoming Bigg Boss 17 episodes, a new captaincy task is about to happen. With former captains Munawar Faruqui and Isha Malviya, who are the sanchalaks in the task.  The upcoming house party task will feature Aoora,who will not only perform but also organize the event. The housemates will act as a rowdy crowd and will create chaos and disturb the party atmosphere.  In the task, housemates will be given bottles to throw at whoever they want to eliminate from the task. Munawar and Isha will give 3 bottles to the BB members in each of the 4 rounds. The two previous captains gave bottles to Vicky Jain, Neil Bhatt, and Samarth Jurel. Vicky will then eliminate Neil, as he will throw the bottle at him and Neil will do the same with Vicky. Hence the two are out of the captaincy game. Samarth Jurel kicks Abhishek Kumar out of the game.  Round 2 we will see Mannara Chopra, Ankita Lokhande, and Rinku Dhawan outperform Anurag Dobhal, Rinku, and Ankita. And in round 3, Aoora throws the bottle of Ayesha, Arun Mashetty throws the bottle of Samarth and Anurag throws the bottle of Arun from the captaincy task. At the end of the task, Aoora is seen as the new captain of the BB17 house after Isha Malviya. In the previous episode, we saw Isha Malviya was given a task by Bigg Boss to give ranking for each of the housemates as per their contributions to the house. Here, Isha was seen giving Mannara Chopra 2nd position and Ankita Lokhande 4th position, which Ankita didn’t agree to. Later, Isha and Ankita were seen in an intense argument on this topic.  Stay tuned to know what happens in the episode. Get to know more insiders and gossip about the show and contestants in details.  

The winner of Bigg Boss 17, the controversial reality show, has finally been announced, and it is none other than stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui. The 2nd runner-up is Abhishek Kumar. The stand-up comedian not only won the Bigg Boss 17 trophy but also won a cash prize of Rs 50 lakhs and keys to a brand new car from the brand Hyundai Creta.  Munawar Faruqui’s journey in the Bigg Boss 17 house was one of the most memorable journey. His personal life and affairs were exposed on the show, but despite all the ups and downs, he managed to reach the finale and make his fans and himself proud by winning the trophy. He also spoke about his ex-wife and son. However, Ayesha Khan’s entry was a turning point in his game. He thought that the fans he had gained over the years would change their hearts and not support him. However, his fans are truly loyal, and the stand-up comic owned up to everything that he did, thereby winning hearts once again. Abhishek Kumar and Mannara Chopra, on the other hand, won hearts even though they did not win the journey. Ankita Lokhande was seen upset, as she thought she would be in the top 3. Salman Khan was also surprised and shocked that she wasn't one of the top three contestants. Ankita was evicted when Bigg Boss decided on the selection of the top 3 contestants. And that’s the end of the season of Bigg Boss 17. News and updates are out about Bigg Boss OTT S3, which is soon to be released.  

Get ready for another drama-filled night in the Bigg Boss 17 house, as the show has entered the 10th week and nominations are back on tonight’s episode. The new promo gives a glimpse of the fiery arguments and unexpected twists awaiting viewers. In the latest episode, the nomination task for the week unfolded in a unique manner. A huge frog was in the middle of the room, with all the players sitting around it. The challenge was to kiss the frog, which then allowed the kisser to bring another player into the game. The second player, chosen by the first, had to pick two people for the first player. This unique way of choosing players made the game in the Bigg Boss house more interesting.The promo includes exclusive drama as Ankita Lokhande and Isha Malviya team up to nominate Aishwarya Sharma, which leads to an argument between the trio. We can also see Munawar Faruqui and his ex Ayesha Khan is seen sitting together and enjoying each other's company. This change makes Aishwarya think something is not right. She tells Neil that she thinks Munawar might be pretending. This week's nominated contestants include Ankita Lokhande, Aishwarya Sharma, Neil Bhatt and Anurag Dobhal. It will be interesting to know who will be evicted from the reality tv show.  Stay tuned to know what happens in today's episode. Get to know more gossip and insiders about the contestants and episodes.      

Bigg Boss 17 is a controversial show, with new drama and challenges between the contestants. In a recent episode that happened on Tuesday, the house witnessed another controversial episode with an ugly fight between the exes, Isha Malviya and Abhishek Kumar and Samarth Jurel supporting his girlfriend. The duo always disagrees with Abhishek from the start of the show. During the nomination task, another fight broke between them and they ended up making Abhishek Kumar. In the last few episodes, Abhishek’s ex-girlfriend Isha Malviya and her current boyfriend Samarth Jurel have been provoking him over his mental health issues. They have also been involving Abhishek’s parents in the fight. As the arguments got worse, Abhishek Kumar was seen slapping Samarth Jurel. The latest promo about this scene has gone viral.  For the past few days, Isha and Abhishek have been arguing and getting into ugly fights. And it got worse recently when Samarth Jurel told Abhishek that he had left his mental health treatment halfway. The duo were also seen making fun of him for being claustrophobic. In the previous episode, Abhishek mentioned he was claustrophobic, which became the topic of discussion in the house. Ankita Lokhande was seen telling Ayesha Khan that Abhishek doesn’t know what claustrophobic is. She even mentioned that the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput was claustrophobic and was probably lying about his health.  Meanwhile, Abhishek slapping Samarth has been the highlight of the episode. Stay tuned for more such updates and gossip about Bigg Boss. Get to know more information about each episode and contestant in detail.  

In the upcoming episode of Bigg Boss 17, Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain are seen having a conversation. In the promo, Ankita tells Vicky, “You are so concerned about other people’s problems. Meri life me itni problems chal rahi hai. You didn’t feel the need to talk to me even once.  Later that night, while they were off to sleep, Vicky asked Ankita,What has happened to you?”. Ankita points her finger and angrily says, “Dikh nahi raha? Andha hai tu?” Vicky says you can’t behave like that."She says, Main bewakoof hu that I was expecting you to understand. I thought tu samjehga.  Vicky says, Gharwale dekh rahe hai. Ankita makes a hand gesture hinting at the slap incident and says, “Gharwalon ne dekha nahi?” Vicky says, “Kuch soch samjah hai? Isliye…”  In one of the recent episodes, Vicky got into a huge fight with Arun Mashetty, after which he also had an argument with his wife, Ankita Lokhande. When Vicky aggressively threw the blanket aside on the bed where Ankita was also sitting, it seemed to Abhishek Kumar and Arun that he tried to slap Ankita Lokhande. However, both Ankita and Vicky denied the claims. He in fact clarified that he was just keeping his blanket aside and getting up so he could speak to Abhishek, who was supported by Anurag Dobhal, who was also sitting in the room.  In the promo, we can also see Mannara Chopra telling Munawar Faruqui,” I don’t have any problems with you. But agar wo ladki (Ayeesha Khan) badtameezi karegi, toh main usko call out karungi. On Christmas day, I was just being myself. The way you reacted, it seemed you were supporting her.” Munawar says, “You can’t hold me wrong for defending her. I will defend her if she is wrongly called out. Mannara then says, “Then there’s nothing left between us.” Stay tuned for more such updates and gossip about Bigg Boss 17 . Get to know insiders about each episode and contestant in detail.