The Best Hindi Movies of the Decade (2000-2009)
A large number of films are churned out of Bollywood every year. Of those, only a few are considered watchable by those who appreciate quality cinema. This list sums up the past decade in Hindi films...at least, the ones that were good. The ratings are based on a formula using viewers' & critics' ratings from various websites. So here they are - the top 250 Hindi movies from 2000-2009...
| MOVIE | YEAR | RATING | MOVIE | YEAR | RATING | |||
| 1. | 3 Idiots | 2009 | 8.8 | 26. | 3 Deewarein (3 Walls) | 2003 | 8.0 | |
| 2. | Dil Chahta Hai | 2001 | 8.7 | 27. | Jhankaar Beats | 2003 | 7.9 | |
| 3. | Slumdog Millionaire | 2008 | 8.7 | 28. | Mumbai Meri Jaan | 2008 | 7.9 | |
| 4. | Black Friday | 2004 | 8.6 | 29. | Manorama Six Feet Under | 2007 | 7.9 | |
| 5. | Taare Zameen Par | 2007 | 8.5 | 30. | Black | 2005 | 7.9 | |
| 6. | Rang De Basanti | 2006 | 8.5 | 31. | Veer Zaara | 2004 | 7.9 | |
| 7. | Lagaan | 2001 | 8.4 | 32. | Jodhaa Akbar | 2008 | 7.8 | |
| 8. | Iqbal | 2005 | 8.4 | 33. | Kaminey | 2009 | 7.8 | |
| 9. | Swades | 2004 | 8.4 | 34. | Dev.D | 2009 | 7.8 | |
| 10. | Munnabhai MBBS | 2003 | 8.3 | 35. | Tum Bin | 2001 | 7.8 | |
| 11. | Kal Ho Naa Ho | 2003 | 8.3 | 36. | Khosla Ka Ghosla | 2006 | 7.8 | |
| 12. | A Wednesday | 2008 | 8.3 | 37. | Apaharan | 2005 | 7.8 | |
| 13. | Hera Pheri | 2000 | 8.2 | 38. | Sehar | 2005 | 7.7 | |
| 14. | Dor | 2006 | 8.2 | 39. | Veer Savarkar | 2001 | 7.7 | |
| 15. | Rock On!! | 2008 | 8.2 | 40. | Dasvidaniya | 2008 | 7.7 | |
| 16. | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi | 2003 | 8.2 | 41. | Khakee | 2004 | 7.6 | |
| 17. | Company | 2002 | 8.2 | 42. | Bheja Fry | 2007 | 7.6 | |
| 18. | Lage Raho Munnabhai | 2006 | 8.2 | 43. | Gandhi My Father | 2007 | 7.6 | |
| 19. | Maqbool | 2004 | 8.1 | 44. | Guru | 2007 | 7.6 | |
| 20. | Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na | 2008 | 8.1 | 45. | Gangaajal | 2003 | 7.6 | |
| 21. | Chak De India | 2007 | 8.1 | 46. | Yuva | 2004 | 7.6 | |
| 22. | Jab We Met | 2007 | 8.1 | 47. | Ab tak Chappan | 2004 | 7.6 | |
| 23. | Omkara | 2006 | 8.0 | 48. | Gulaal | 2009 | 7.6 | |
| 24. | Pinjar | 2003 | 8.0 | 49. | My Brother...Nikhil | 2005 | 7.6 | |
| 25. | Johnny Gaddaar | 2007 | 8.0 | 50. | The Namesake | 2007 | 7.6 | |
| MOVIE | YEAR | RATING | MOVIE | YEAR | RATING | |||
| 51. | Parineeta | 2005 | 7.6 | 76. | Wake up Sid | 2009 | 7.3 | |
| 52. | Khuda Kay Liye | 2008 | 7.5 | 77. | Hungama | 2003 | 7.3 | |
| 53. | Aankhen | 2002 | 7.5 | 78. | Luck By Chance | 2009 | 7.3 | |
| 54. | Hey Ram | 2000 | 7.5 | 79. | Gangster | 2006 | 7.3 | |
| 55. | Awarapan | 2007 | 7.5 | 80. | Metro (aka Life in a Metro) | 2007 | 7.3 | |
| 56. | Sarkar | 2005 | 7.5 | 81. | Saathiya | 2002 | 7.2 | |
| 57. | Nayak | 2001 | 7.5 | 82. | Fanaa | 2006 | 7.2 | |
| 58. | Hum Tum | 2004 | 7.5 | 83. | Tere Naam | 2003 | 7.2 | |
| 59. | Lakshya | 2004 | 7.5 | 84. | Raincoat | 2004 | 7.2 | |
| 60. | Page 3 | 2005 | 7.4 | 85. | Mithya | 2008 | 7.2 | |
| 61. | Paa | 2009 | 7.4 | 86. | Bluffmaster | 2005 | 7.2 | |
| 62. | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | 2001 | 7.4 | 87. | Dil Dosti Etc. | 2007 | 7.2 | |
| 63. | Makdee | 2002 | 7.4 | 88. | Devdas | 2002 | 7.2 | |
| 64. | Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! | 2008 | 7.4 | 89. | Chalte Chalte | 2003 | 7.2 | |
| 65. | Vivah | 2006 | 7.4 | 90. | Ishq Vishk | 2003 | 7.2 | |
| 66. | Ek Hasina Thi | 2004 | 7.4 | 91. | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | 2001 | 7.2 | |
| 67. | 99 | 2009 | 7.4 | 92. | Moksha | 2001 | 7.2 | |
| 68. | Paanch | 2003 | 7.4 | 93. | Golmaal | 2006 | 7.2 | |
| 69. | Main Hoon Na | 2004 | 7.4 | 94. | Phir Milenge | 2004 | 7.1 | |
| 70. | Chandni Bar | 2001 | 7.4 | 95. | Baghban | 2003 | 7.1 | |
| 71. | Astitva | 2000 | 7.4 | 96. | New York | 2009 | 7.1 | |
| 72. | Koi Mil Gaya | 2003 | 7.4 | 97. | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | 2004 | 7.1 | |
| 73. | Taxi No. 9211 | 2006 | 7.4 | 98. | Aaja Nachle | 2007 | 7.1 | |
| 74. | Aamir | 2008 | 7.4 | 99. | Fashion | 2008 | 7.1 | |
| 75. | Rocket Singh | 2009 | 7.3 | 100. | Pyaar Ke Side Effects | 2006 | 7.1 | |
| MOVIE | YEAR | RATING | MOVIE | YEAR | RATING | |||
| 101. | Viruddh | 2005 | 7.1 | 126. | Kabul Express | 2006 | 6.8 | |
| 102. | Pukar | 2000 | 7.1 | 127. | Sarkar Raj | 2008 | 6.8 | |
| 103. | Ghajini | 2008 | 7.1 | 128. | Love Aaj Kal | 2009 | 6.8 | |
| 104. | Samay: When Time Strikes | 2003 | 7.1 | 129. | Snip | 2000 | 6.8 | |
| 105. | Om Shanti Om | 2007 | 7.1 | 130. | Wanted | 2009 | 6.8 | |
| 106. | Mohabbatein | 2000 | 7.0 | 131. | Pitaah | 2002 | 6.8 | |
| 107. | Bhool Bhulaiyaa | 2007 | 7.0 | 132. | Danger | 2002 | 6.8 | |
| 108. | Dhadkan | 2000 | 7.0 | 133. | Hanuman | 2005 | 6.8 | |
| 109. | Mission Kashmir | 2000 | 7.0 | 134. | Krrish | 2006 | 6.8 | |
| 110. | Humraaz | 2002 | 7.0 | 135. | Chameli | 2004 | 6.8 | |
| 111. | Welcome To Sajjanpur | 2008 | 7.0 | 136. | Paheli | 2005 | 6.8 | |
| 112. | Kaho Na Pyaar Hai | 2000 | 7.0 | 137. | Asoka | 2001 | 6.7 | |
| 113. | Dhamaal | 2007 | 7.0 | 138. | Woh Lamhe | 2006 | 6.7 | |
| 114. | Dhoom | 2004 | 6.9 | 139. | Kurukshetra | 2000 | 6.7 | |
| 115. | No Entry | 2005 | 6.9 | 140. | The Legend Of Bhagat Singh | 2002 | 6.7 | |
| 116. | Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi | 2008 | 6.9 | 141. | Kalyug | 2005 | 6.7 | |
| 117. | Waqt | 2005 | 6.9 | 142. | Lajja | 2001 | 6.7 | |
| 118. | Mangal Pandey: The Rising | 2005 | 6.9 | 143. | Corporate | 2006 | 6.7 | |
| 119. | Don: The Chase Begins Again | 2006 | 6.9 | 144. | 13B | 2009 | 6.7 | |
| 120. | Bawandar | 2001 | 6.9 | 145. | Halla Bol | 2008 | 6.7 | |
| 121. | Aitraaz | 2004 | 6.8 | 146. | Fiza | 2000 | 6.7 | |
| 122. | Dostana | 2008 | 6.8 | 147. | Jaan-E-Mann | 2006 | 6.6 | |
| 123. | Tera Mera Saath Rahen | 2001 | 6.8 | 148. | Tahaan | 2008 | 6.6 | |
| 124. | Namastey London | 2007 | 6.8 | 149. | Deewar | 2004 | 6.6 | |
| 125. | Cheeni Kum | 2007 | 6.8 | 150. | Dev | 2004 | 6.6 | |
| MOVIE | YEAR | RATING | MOVIE | YEAR | RATING | |||
| 151. | Bunty aur Babli | 2005 | 6.6 | 176. | Raaz | 2002 | 6.4 | |
| 152. | Masti | 2004 | 6.6 | 177. | D - Underworld | 2005 | 6.4 | |
| 153. | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | 2005 | 6.6 | 178. | Chup Chup Ke | 2006 | 6.4 | |
| 154. | Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya | 2005 | 6.6 | 179. | Bardasht | 2004 | 6.4 | |
| 155. | Deewangee | 2002 | 6.6 | 180. | Bhoothnath | 2008 | 6.4 | |
| 156. | Jannat | 2008 | 6.6 | 181. | Calcutta Mail | 2003 | 6.4 | |
| 157. | Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai | 2002 | 6.5 | 182. | Saaya | 2003 | 6.4 | |
| 158. | Om Jai Jagadish | 2002 | 6.5 | 183. | Bachna Ae Haseeno | 2008 | 6.4 | |
| 159. | Delhi 6 | 2009 | 6.5 | 184. | Fida | 2004 | 6.4 | |
| 160. | 16th December | 2002 | 6.5 | 185. | Vaada | 2005 | 6.3 | |
| 161. | Refugee | 2000 | 6.5 | 186. | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | 2000 | 6.3 | |
| 162. | Style | 2001 | 6.5 | 187. | Salaam Namaste | 2005 | 6.3 | |
| 163. | Awara Paagal Deewana | 2002 | 6.5 | 188. | Dhoom 2 | 2006 | 6.3 | |
| 164. | Malamaal Weekly | 2006 | 6.5 | 189. | Eklavya | 2007 | 6.3 | |
| 165. | Shootout At Lokhandwala | 2007 | 6.5 | 190. | U Me Aur Hum | 2008 | 6.3 | |
| 166. | Heyy Babyy | 2007 | 6.5 | 191. | Bhoot | 2003 | 6.3 | |
| 167. | Dil Hai Tumhaara | 2002 | 6.5 | 192. | Apne | 2007 | 6.3 | |
| 168. | Hathyar | 2002 | 6.5 | 193. | Gang | 2000 | 6.3 | |
| 169. | Being Cyrus | 2006 | 6.5 | 194. | Karam | 2005 | 6.3 | |
| 170. | Kaante | 2002 | 6.5 | 195. | Dus Kahaniyaan | 2007 | 6.3 | |
| 171. | Billu Barber | 2009 | 6.5 | 196. | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna | 2006 | 6.2 | |
| 172. | Kuch Naa Kaho | 2003 | 6.5 | 197. | Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd. | 2007 | 6.2 | |
| 173. | Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega | 2001 | 6.4 | 198. | Darwaza Bandh Rakho | 2006 | 6.2 | |
| 174. | Gadar | 2001 | 6.4 | 199. | Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega | 2000 | 6.2 | |
| 175. | Phir Hera Pheri | 2006 | 6.4 | 200. | Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena | 2005 | 6.2 | |
| MOVIE | YEAR | RATING | MOVIE | YEAR | RATING | |||
| 201. | Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | 2001 | 6.2 | 226. | 36 China Town | 2006 | 6.1 | |
| 202. | Anthony Kaun Hai? | 2006 | 6.2 | 227. | Bas Ek Pal | 2006 | 6.0 | |
| 203. | Josh | 2000 | 6.2 | 228. | Sunday | 2008 | 6.0 | |
| 204. | London Dreams | 2009 | 6.2 | 229. | Welcome | 2007 | 6.0 | |
| 205. | Ajnabee | 2001 | 6.2 | 230. | Hulchul | 2004 | 6.0 | |
| 206. | Jail | 2009 | 6.2 | 231. | Zeher | 2005 | 6.0 | |
| 207. | Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | 2001 | 6.2 | 232. | Dosti: Friends Forever | 2005 | 6.0 | |
| 208. | Darna Mana Hai | 2003 | 6.2 | 233. | Armaan | 2003 | 6.0 | |
| 209. | Jodi No.1 | 2001 | 6.2 | 234. | Partner | 2007 | 6.0 | |
| 210. | Ek Rishtaa | 2001 | 6.2 | 235. | Filhaal | 2002 | 6.0 | |
| 211. | Race | 2008 | 6.2 | 236. | Black & White | 2008 | 6.0 | |
| 212. | Risk | 2007 | 6.2 | 237. | Deewane | 2000 | 6.0 | |
| 213. | Tango Charlie | 2005 | 6.2 | 238. | Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye | 2006 | 6.0 | |
| 214. | Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | 2009 | 6.1 | 239. | Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | 2000 | 6.0 | |
| 215. | Life Partner | 2009 | 6.1 | 240. | Na Tum Jaano Na Hum | 2002 | 6.0 | |
| 216. | Heroes | 2008 | 6.1 | 241. | 23rd March 1931 Shaheed | 2002 | 6.0 | |
| 217. | Kasoor | 2001 | 6.1 | 242. | Lucky: No Time For Love | 2005 | 6.0 | |
| 218. | Family: Ties of Blood | 2006 | 6.1 | 243. | Dil Vil Pyar Vyar | 2002 | 6.0 | |
| 219. | Traffic Signal | 2007 | 6.1 | 244. | Shabd | 2005 | 6.0 | |
| 220. | Dil Maange More | 2004 | 6.1 | 245. | Laaga Chunari Mein Daag | 2007 | 5.9 | |
| 221. | Mujhse Dosti Karoge | 2002 | 6.1 | 246. | Aloo Chaat | 2009 | 5.9 | |
| 222. | All the Best | 2009 | 6.1 | 247. | Nijam | 2003 | 5.9 | |
| 223. | Shakti The Power | 2002 | 6.1 | 248. | Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar | 2001 | 5.8 | |
| 224. | Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai | 2006 | 6.1 | 249. | What`s Your Raashee? | 2009 | 5.9 | |
| 225. | Kya Kehna | 2000 | 6.1 | 250. | Road | 2002 | 5.7 | |
Do let me know if there are any good Hindi movies from the past decade that's missing from the above list, and I'll add it with its calculated rating and ranking. Thanks.
