Hits and Pits of 2009

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HITS OF '09: KAMINEY

Vishal Bharadwaj's wildly unpredictable crime drama with a Tarantinoesque blend of visceral violence and dark humour. The film boasted spot-on performances from its ensemble cast, and experimented bravely with manic cinematography and edgy lighting. To top it off, Kaminey gave us the anthem of the year.

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HITS OF '09: LUCK BY CHANCE

Zoya Akhtar's layered portrait of the Mumbai film industry, complete with quirky characters and fleeting cameos. Heart-breaking and heart-warming in equal measure, the film cast an honest eye at the grime beneath the glamour, and yet succeeded in oozing affection for its leads. As a bonus, Luck By Chance gave us the best opening credits sequence in years.

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HITS OF '09: WAKE UP SID

Director Ayan Mukherji's refreshing, relatable coming-of-age drama that cemented Ranbir Kapoor's reputation as the finest actor of this generation. Cool, light and easy, the film was packed with endearing moments and charming characters that leapt out of the script and came alive on screen thanks to intuitive casting and nuanced performances.

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HITS OF '09: GULAAL

Anurag Kashyap's compelling thriller about campus politics and student activism in a once-royal city. This intricate tale of deceit, desire and corruption simmered with a slow-burning passion, driven largely by the performances of its key players and the sheer beauty of Rajasthan's varied landscape. Seldom has an actor held you captive by his performance the way Abhimanyu Singh did as the rakish Ransa in Gulaal.

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HITS OF '09: ROCKET SINGH SALESMAN OF THE YEAR

Shimit Amin's cheerfully optimistic drama shattered the old "greed is good" dictum, and delivered a life-affirming reassurance about the importance of basic goodness. A solid cast breathed life into the film's flesh-and-blood characters, and we were reminded once again, than script is king.