1975 was extraordinarily successful for Bollywood.
In spite of Emergency-era censorship that forced a change in the climax of Sholay and banned Aandhi, many memorable films were released that year.
Deepa Gahlot picks 10 films that turn 50 in 2025.
Aandhi
Where to watch: YouTube
Gulzar's veiled biography of Indira Gandhi tempted the elusive Suchitra Sen to appear in a Hindi film opposite Sanjeev Kumar.
Chupke Chupke
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Hrishikesh Mukherjee's star-studded, trading places film is considered to be one of the best comedies in Hindi cinema.
Deewar
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
The angry young man raged in Yash Chopra's masterpiece written by Salim-Javed, which has the immortal line, 'Mere paas maa hai.'
Dharmatma
Where to watch: YouTube
Feroz Khan's Indianised version of The Godfather, turned into a father-son conflict, was the first Hindi film shot in Afghanistan.
Jai Santoshi Maa
Where to watch: ZEE5
Vijay Sharma's film introduced a little-known goddess to the pantheon and became a cultural phenomenon, giving other blockbusters a run for their money.
Julie
Where to watch: ZEE5
K S Sethumadhavan's film about a romance between a Hindu man and Christian girl that results in a pregnancy had enough shock value to make it a hit in 1975.
Khel Khel Mein
Where to watch: YouTube
Ravi Tandon's twisty crime drama about college students who play a prank and become suspects in a murder, remains fresh and entertaining.
Rafoo Chakkar
Where to watch: YouTube
Narendra Bedi's comedy-thriller based on Some Like It Hot had two men get into drag to escape killers, and then join an all-girl's band to set off a chain of confusion.
Sholay
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Ramesh Sippy's classic, written by Salim-Javed, with unforgettable characters and brilliant dialogue is among the most successful films made in India.
Nishant
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Shyam Benegal's powerful follow up to his debut feature Ankur once again turned the lens on the evils of feudalism.