Let's look at 5 Anurag Basu Movies

The brilliant Anurag Basu is known for tackling complex themes of suspense, passion, and envy in his one-of-a-kind films. Let’s take a look at five such Basu films that helm his filmography.

Life in a... Metro (2007)
This iconic slice-of-life film tells the new-age story of a group of Mumbaikars in search of love and struggling for success in this fast-paced metropolitan city. Through the course of this story, Anurag represents infidelity, loneliness, friendship, and love. The film is bound to make you feel all your emotions at once.

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Kites (2010)
A film ahead of its time, Kites, told the story of a hustler, played by Hrithik Roshan, who is on the run when he falls in love with the fiancée of a powerful man. The story is packed with wonderfully choreographed action and a layered plotline. We’d highly recommend you stream it and experience it!

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Barfi! (2012)
The absolute heart melter, Barfi, is a crowd favourite, and for all the right reasons. The film displayed the beautiful settings of 1970s Darjeeling and Kolkata, following the crazy adventures of a mute and hearing impaired boy, Barfi. Barfi is packed with powerful performances by Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Ileana D’Cruz and has impactful writing.

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Jagga Jasoos (2017)
Anurag’s musical adventure film Jagga Jasoos tells a story of Jagga, played by Ranbir Kapoor, a gifted teenage detective who, along with a female companion, is on a quest to find his missing father. The music of the film stands out and justifies the story being a musical entirely. It is a visual treat too!

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Ludo (2020)
Ludo tells the rollercoaster tale of four wildly different stories that overlap at the whims of fate, chance, and one eccentric criminal! The film is well-paced and brilliantly shot. A story with a fresh perspective and interesting plot twists makes Ludo a must-watch!