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Perhaps the most iconic film in Bollywood history, K. Asif’s historical epic took a decade to complete. The story of Prince Salim’s forbidden love for the court dancer Anarkali is legendary for its set design, costumes, and the performance of Madhubala and Dilip Kumar.

If you are compiling a top index, these are the absolute must-haves. They defined the "Bollywood" formula: Romance, sacrifice, family drama, and the triumph of the underdog.

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