24 Moments That Are Etched Forever

I am an avid movie watcher...Movies are an integral part of my life...over the years I have seen countless movies...among them there have been various moments that continue to remain etched on the mind...these are cinematic moments which refuse to leave me...which continue to spell bind me even now...today I just go ahead and compile a list of such moments in no particular order...today I am restricting myself to just Hindi movies...also some of the most brilliant Hindi movies are those which have been made in the 50's n 60's which I have not watched a lot...so this is just a compilation on the movies that I have had the privilege to watch...So here goes,

### Mughal-E-Azam is perhaps Hindi cinema's first and all time best classic...and it is no great surprise then that this movie is punctuated with some of the most engrossing scenes ever filmed...however there is one scene which stands out with me...on being presented with thorns by DK, Madhubala says that ohh so amazing line "Zehnaseeb, kaanton ko murjhaane ka khauff nahin hota"...lyrical!!!


### Deewar is probably one of the redefining movies of Hindi cinema and this movie had many defining scenes...however the one that stands out is the scene when a grown up Amitabh once again has money thrown to him and he coolly remarks "Main aaj bhi phenke hue paise nahin leta"...amazing, just amazing.

### The climax scene from Sadma when Kamal Hassan tries in vain to titillate the memories of Sridevi by performing lampooning antics with a helpless expression on his face.

### Prem Rog's scene when in the garb of the dark Shammi Kapoor advices RK to run away with Padmini Kolhapuri and the subsequent reply from RK at the end of which the lights come on...cinematic magic.

### Scene from Masoom when the young Jugal Hansraj tells Shabana Azmi that he knows that Naseer is his dad.

### Amitabh in front of the mirror tending to his swollen and bruised face in Amar Akbar Anthony.

### Maine Pyar Kiya was probably the movie which brought back romance and love stories to Hindi cinema in a big way...no prizes for guessing then that there are some absolutely memorable scenes in this film...But the scene that remains with me is the one when SK comes with drenched notes and Alok Nath makes him realise their worthlessness...the look on SK's face as the notes flutter away in the wind...heartbreaking, I tell you.

### The final cycle race sequence in "Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar"...everytime I watch it, it gives me goosebumps.

### Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge is the longest running film in the history of Indian cinema and of course it had some amazing sequences...the one that stands out apart from the brilliant extended climax scene is the one when Kajol asks SRK for his address so that she could call him for her wedding and he replies that he would not be attending...the focus shifts to Kajol's face as "Na jaane mere dil ko kya ho gaya" starts to serenade in the background.

### Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam is widely regarded as being a trendsetting movie and it had it's fair share of cinematic brilliance...again this movie too had an amazing climax sequence but the one which I just cannot take out of my mind is the chandelier scene when Salman and Aish meet for the first time...brilliant, romantic, confrontational...the scene not only etches out the nuances of the two characters but also perfectly sets the tone for the movie..."pehli mulaqat" has never ever been better.

### Dil Chahta Hai truly redefined the rules within Hindi cinema and the movie...especially the first half is filled with memorable scenes...however there is one scene in the climax when a guilty Aamir calls up Akshaye to apologise...Akshaye says he needs to apologise too on which Aamir retorts "Kisi aur din maang lena, aaj meri baari hai"...spectacular, just too good!!!

### Long before Jab We Met became a cult classic Imtiaz Ali had directed the wonderful Socha Na Tha...a delicious tale of how love finds a way to blossom this movie has a climax scene to die for...you have to see it to understand it.

### Many people found Bhansali's Devdas to be loud and overtly extravagant but no one can deny the sheer emotion and tragedy of that climax scene...beautifully portrayed and amazingly shot.

### The telephonic conversation scene between Hrithik and Boman in Farhan Ahtar's Lakshya.

### Maqbool was Irrfan Khan's breakthrough performance...and what a movie...everyone from Pankaj Kappor to Tabu were in fine form but it was Irrfan who took the cake especially in the scene where in the hospital he sees Masumi taking away his child...the look in the eyes was just...wow really!!!

### Tere Naam for me will always remain a script which needed a better director...even so the climax scene in the movie is heart wrenching...and yes, Salman's expressions are to die for.

### Rang De Basanti is another movie filled with spellbinding scenes and brilliant lines...however there is one scene which stands out and amazingly enough it comes in the middle of a song...Waheeda Rahman on seeing the suitcase of her dead son collapses as Lukka Chuppi plays on...brought tears to my eyes.

### Chak De India is the best sport movie made in India...probably Srk's best performance to date...the expressions on his face as India win the final were just amazing...dazed and surprised to relief and then emotions choking him as he remembers his own injustices as Maula mere le le meri jaan plays on.

### Taare Zameen Par...another gut wrenching scene in the middle of the song...Tisca Chopra flitters through her son's drawing book which shows his gradual moving away from his family as Maa plays on...yes, this brought tears too.

### Vinay Pathak regaled us with his dumb act in Bheja Fry but he then goes on to perform a scene in Dasavidaniya which will probably be the best proposal in Indian cinema...standing in the rain as Neha Dhupia looks on, a teary eyed Pathak says it all just with his hands...poignant!!!