New Delhi: The awards season is upon us and this is the time when the best of Indian cinema is judged, reviewed rewarded for entertaining us in the past year. 2013 has seen a mixed bag of films comprising both popular and art house cinema. In our maiden initiative, we have selected nominees in various popular categories and will let our readers decide the outcome. It is a month long poll, so go ahead and vote for your favourite performers of 2013.
In its 100th year, Indian cinema has become more bold and doesn't shy away from breaking the norm. 2013 saw formula films working at the Box Office and raking in the moolah but it also saw new age directors experimenting with 'hatke'stories which got accepted by masses as well as critics.
Here are the nominees in Best Film category
The Lunchbox: It may not have had made to the Oscars, but Ritesh Batra's film struck a chord with almost everyone for its simplicity. Performance by its lead cast was like an icing on the cake.
Ship of Theseus: Experimental yet poignant in today's time. Anand Gandhi's film had three different stories that made you think of life and its true meaning.
Shahid: Based on slain lawyer and human rights activist Shahid Azmi's life, Hansal Mehta's 'Shahid' was a poignant tale of how society percieves people with a tainted past. The film's leading man, Rajkummar Rao was especially lauded for his powerful performance.
Madras Cafe: Loosely based on former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination, the film worked because of a tight script and a confident performance from actor-producer John Abraham. Director Shoojit Sircar's film had mostly unknown actors playing character roles in the film which worked in its favour as they looked convincing in their part.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra brought ace athelete Milkha Singh's life on the big screen. With dollops of patriotism thrown in, the film showcased the athlete's earlier life. Farhan Akhtar proved his critics wrong by portraying a difficult role with panache.The biopic brought back memories of the by gone era.
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IBNLive Movie Awards: Nominees for Best Film
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