8. Parineeta

Director: Pradeep Sarkar
Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan, Sanjay Dutt
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Why it makes the cut: Because despite a derivative script and a ludicrous climax, the film's visual feel is terrific and clutter breaking. Balan is impressive enough to make up for the miscast Dutt.

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