List of 10 Underrated Bollywood Films of 2023 that deserve a Watch
Films of 2023, which were masterpieces but did not get audience recognition.
The year 2023 was a great one for Bollywood, with many films performing well at the box office. While some received praise from audiences, others were underrated despite their success. Although certain films earned good revenue, they didn’t garner the appreciation they deserved. There were several great stories that failed to capture the audience's attention. Here are ten underrated Bollywood films from 2023 that are worth watching.
1. 12th Fail
The film was a mater piece and based on the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma. The film was by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The lead role was played by Vikrant Massey and the way he portrayed the role is unbelievable. The story, performance, direction and narration is ten on ten.
2. Three of Us
Starring Shefali Shah, Jaideep Ahlawat and Swanand Kirkire, Three of Us premiered at the International Film Festival of India and was appreciated. The movie is based on love, loss, healing, and awareness.
3. Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai
The film is about courtroom drama, where a case is fought for a girl who has been assaulted by a self-styled and influential godman. The lead role of Manoj Bajpayee is terrific which has taken the film on heights.
4. Joram
Yet another film of Manoj Bajpayee and Devashish Makhija which failed at the box office competition. The film is about a tribal man who was framed for murder and he escaped with his toddler daughter. The film shows the true picture of society and how corruption, poverty and grief work and shape a man.
5. Afwaah
It showcased the current scenario related to rumour-mongering on social media. The film has many stars and their performance is mind-blowing. The star cast includes Bhumi Pednekar, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sumeet Vyas, and Sharib Hashmi.
6. Zwigato
This film was directed by Nandita Das and was Kapil Sharma come comeback film. It depicts the story of a family from Jharkhand in Bhubaneshwar. The film is pure and no sugar coated. It showed how the life of a poor delivery man is and the poor section of society has to face to survive.
7. Gulmohar
It is a family drama film starring Sharmila Tagore and Manoj Bajpayee in a mother-son relationship. Each family member has their own internal struggle with the conflict between the past and present.
8. Sam Bahadur
Sam Bahadur is Meghna Gulzar’s directorial film in which Vicky Kaushal plays the role of Sam Manekshaw, India’s first Field Marshal and showcases his countless contributions to the Indian army. As always, Vicky has nailed the character and the film is a must-watch.
9. Mast Mein Rehne Ka
The film is about a retired widower and his friendship with a cheerful woman. It stars Neena Gupta and Jackie Shroff. The film story is a must-watch.
10. Bheed
The film depicts the situations that unfolded during the COVID-19 lockdown, focusing on the million migrant workers who departed for their villages without food or income, struggling without transport as the world was gripped by a deadly virus.
