Films have always played a significant role in our lives. However, there were some films that were classified in such a way that we were not permitted to view them, causing us to miss out on some fantastic narratives and masterpieces. We lost out on a lot of wonderful films throughout our teen years since they were rated-A and we weren’t permitted in movie theatres as minors. Now is the time to catch up as an adult although these Bollywood films are well worth your time.

Below are some A-rated movies that you should watch now if you missed them while you were a kid:

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1. Ek Hasina Thi – 2004

Urmila Matondkar, Saif Ali Khan, Aditya Srivastava, and Seema Biswas feature in this proto suspense that will have you on the highest setting. The film is so well directed and made that it’ll actually stay with you for a couple of days in your head constantly.

A-Rated Bollywood Movies - Ek Hasina Thi
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2. Being Cyrus – 2005

This 2005 film, about a troubled Parsi household, is among the most distinctive cinema which was ever directed in the sector. Saif Ali Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia, Boman Irani, and Simone Singh feature in the psychological thriller and drama film.

Being Cyrus - A-Rated Bollywood Movies
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3. Pinjar – 2003

Pinjar is a 2003 movie featuring Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpayee, and Sanjay Suri that is adapted on an Amrita Pritam classic novel with the same title. This A-rated Bollywood movie is centered during the 1947 division.

Pinjar Bollywood Movies A-Rated
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4. Kalyug – 2005

This 2005 action movie, starring Kunal Khemu, Emraan Hashmi, Smilie Suri, Deepal Shaw, Amrita Singh, and Ashutosh Rana. The film portrays a young guy on his quest to vengeance his wife’s loss of life due to leaked footage which hampered her imagery out in the public and cause her to take drastic step.

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Kalyug A-Rated Bollywood Movies
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5. Hey Ram – 2000

This 2000 film, situated in a parallel era, features Kamal Haasan, Vasundhara Das, Rani Mukerji, and Shah Rukh Khan and is about India’s division. It has a lot of history in it, so if you’re a fan of such a genre you should give it a watch!

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6. Chandni Bar – 2001

Chandni Bar stars Tabu in one of her finest works. It depicts the narrative of a young lady who is compelled to gyrate in a pub due to conditions, as well as how she nurtures her kids.

Chandni Bar A Rated movies
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7. Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women – 2003

This 2003 post apocalyptic tragic story is not for the uninitiated. The movie received an A rating because it addressed diversity and inclusion in a fictitious future in which a lady is forced into her marriage with five brothers owing to a dearth of ladies of that community.

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8. Bandit Queen – 1994

This 1994 picture, set against the backdrop of Phoolan Devi, opened in the Directors’ Fortnight clause of the Cannes Film Festival and is rated highly, documentaries/films ever created. Controversial, yet interesting to watch and enjoy.

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9. Black Friday – 2004

Anurag Kashyap produced and directed this 2004 film, which stars Kay Kay Menon, Aditya Srivastava, Pavan Malhotra, Kishor Kadam, and Zakir Hussain. The A-rated film is centered on the 1993 Bombay explosions which led ono the loss of plenty of lives.

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10. Monsoon Wedding – 2001

This 2001 Mira Nair film features an excellent star ensemble that includes Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey, Shefali Shah, and Vasundhara Das. The storyline is what sets the movie apart from most of the stories directed.

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11. Astitva – 2000

This 2000 film, created by Mahesh Manjrekar and featuring Tabu, Sachin Khedekar, and Mohnish Bahl. Astitva explores subjects such as masculine arrogance, marital infidelity, and domestic violence.

A-Rated Bollywood Movies - Astitva
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12. Maachis – 1996

Chandrachur Singh, Om Puri, Tabu, and Jimmy Sheirgill feature in this 1996 traditional political intrigue about the emergence of the Sikh rebellion in Punjab during the 1980s.

Maachis movie - A rated
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13. Chameli – 2003

This 2004 movie, made by Sudhir Mishra and starring Kareena Kapoor and Rahul Bose. This A rated movie depicts the situation of a night in which a venture capitalist meets a lady of the night.

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14. Parineeta – 2005

Vidya Balan appeared in the movie in this 2005 film, which also featured Saif Ali Khan and Sanjay Dutt. This film is adapted from Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s Bengali novel of the same title. It portrays the story of two childhood friends and how their friendship develops through communication breakdown.

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parineeta - A-Rated Bollywood Film
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15. Dhobi Ghat – 2010

This 2010 movie, features Prateik Babbar, Monica Dogra, Kriti Malhotra, and Aamir Khan. It depicts the adventures of four very diverse persons in Mumbai as their destinies collide.

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Shreshtha is a student of English Honors at The Bhawanipur Education Society in Kolkata. With over 3 years of experience in digital media, content syndication, writing, and editing, she navigates through her academic and professional journey. In her spare time, she keeps a watchful eye on Bollywood, fashion, lifestyle, pop culture, and social media trends. There's no drama here, just a subtle commitment to staying in the loop. Shreshtha is always ready with a cup of tea to sip and spill.