Back to hindi movies

I stopped watching hindi movies a few years back. I'd had my fill after watching movies like Devdas, Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham etc and thought Bollywood was not capable of making good movies anymore. But i was wrong, and i've spent the past few weeks trying to play catchup. Here are some of the good ones

Parineeta - Parineeta is surprisingly different. The director almost succeeds in recreating a period feel (1960s Calcutta). It is an endearing love story, bolstered by fabulous performances from Saif Ali Khan and Vidya Balan. Newcomer Vidya has been as lovingly photographed as Rajjo in 1942 a love story. The movie's end is botched up, but it doesnt detract from the effect the rest of the movie has.

Darna zaroori hai - Darna mana hai was good, and Darna Zaroori hai is even better. More power to you Ram Gopal!

Fanaa -
Usual Bollywood candy fluff, made watchable by Kajol! She looks slimmer, and her performance is as heartfelt as her DDLJ Simran. The music is catchy too (i know, i know, usual mushy stuff, but its fun nevertheless)

Mr. and Mrs Iyer
Simple good cinema, with a strong storyline and fantastic performances. Konkana Sen excels as the Iyer mami.

I know. Some of the above movies are kinda old, but I am playing catch up. Better late than never right?