SPOTLIGHT: 10 Must Watch Bollywood Movies Of The 80’s

'CHANDNI' (1989)

A typical love triangle told in the mos tragic of ways is what 'Chandni' is all about. A tragedy comes between a couple in love and set to be married. But just when she is about to move on, her past returns and re kindles her dormant feelings, causing her to rethink her life and love.

'Chandni' was crucial for the 80's for completely solidifying Sridevi's career within Bollywood, and rejuvenating the struggling careers of Vinod Khanna and Rishi Kapoor. While many other love stories were made during the decade, 'Chandni' was the notable for being a love triangle conflict without any villains or other plot points. The massive success of the film's soundtrack is attributed with the resurgence of musical numbers in Bollywood movies and the end of violent action films of the 80's.

Why you should watch it: Yash Chopra's Yash Raj films is now considered one of the biggest film studios in Bollywood. However, it was 'Chandni' that brought back his career from a struggling period prior to it. 'Chandni' was also influential in everything from the music in Bollywood films to fashion of that era.

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