10 Most Underrated Bollywood Movies of All Time

Aankhon Dekhi (2013)

Directed by Rajat Kapoor, Aankhon Dekhi is a beautiful and thought-provoking movie that tells the story of a man who decides to only believe what he sees with his own eyes. 

Trapped (2016)

Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, Trapped is a survival thriller telling the story of a man trapped in his apartment without food, water, or electricity. 

Masaan (2015)

Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, Masaan is a beautiful and heartbreaking movie that tells the story of four people from different walks of life whose lives intersect in Varanasi.

Tumbbad (2018)

Directed by Rahi Anil Barve, Tumbbad is a horror fantasy movie about a man obsessed with finding a hidden treasure in his ancestral home.

Newton (2017)

Directed by Amit V. Masurkar, Newton is a political satire movie that tells the story of a government clerk determined to conduct free and fair elections in a remote village. 

Stanley Ka Dabba (2011)

Directed by Amole Gupte, Stanley Ka Dabba is a heartwarming and poignant movie that tells the story of a schoolboy who is denied food by his teacher and the repercussions that follow. 

Margarita with a Straw (2014)

Directed by Shonali Bose, Margarita with a Straw is a beautiful and moving movie about a young woman with cerebral palsy who explores her sexuality and identity. 

Lipstick Under My Burkha (2016)

Directed by Alankrita Shrivastava, Lipstick Under My Burkha is a feminist movie that tells the story of four women from different walks of life who rebel against the patriarchal norms of their society. 

Titli (2014)

Directed by Kanu Behl, Titli is a gritty and intense movie that tells the story of a young man who wants to escape his dysfunctional family and start a new life.

Udaan (2010)

Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, Udaan is a coming-of-age movie that tells the story of a young boy who wants to pursue his dreams of becoming a writer but is held back by his abusive father.