5. Socha Na Tha

Director: Imtiaz Ali
Cast: Abhay Deol, Ayesha Takia
The review

Why it makes the cut: One of the most honest romantic comedies in ages, it's a smart, good-natured film with vividly etched characters and very real dialogue. The lead pair is surprisingly at ease on screen.

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