A frantic, slapstick comedy pairing Akshay Kumar and John Abraham that solidified Akshay's status as a comic genius. Salaam Namaste Siddharth Anand
Let’s look at the heavy hitters that dominated the VCD players (and yes, the Limewire downloads) of 2005:
A lavish historical biopic marking Aamir Khan’s return to the screen after a four-year hiatus; it took a historic opening worldwide. Garam Masala Priyadarshan 2005 bollywood movies
🎶 🎵 “Kajra Re” – Aishwarya, Abhishek, Big B 🎵 “Piyu Bole” – Parineeta 🎵 “Salaam Namaste” – the title track 🎵 “Bunty Aur Babli” title track
A massive commercial success famous for its chart-topping soundtrack and the iconic "Kajra Re" dance sequence. Mangal Pandey: The Rising Ketan Mehta A frantic, slapstick comedy pairing Akshay Kumar and
2005 was a transition year. It was the moment filmmakers realized that the "multiplex audience" was real. They could make movies like Iqbal for the thoughtful crowd and No Entry for the masses, and both would work.
The year saw veterans solidifying their legacies while simultaneously opening doors for phenomenal new talent. Mangal Pandey: The Rising Ketan Mehta 2005 was
Himesh Reshammiya triggered a massive pop-culture phenomenon with the soundtrack of Aashiq Banaya Aapne . His unique vocal style and heavy use of Sufi-rock elements redefined playback singing. Simultaneously, the musical trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy infused jazz, blues, and classical strains into Bunty Aur Babli and Salaam Namaste . Timeless Visual Anthems
Directed by Rohan Sippy, this slick, stylish con-comedy featured Abhishek Bachchan and Riteish Deshmukh. Its clever plot twists, witty dialogue, and hip-hop infused soundtrack gave it a distinct urban appeal that has aged beautifully.
Before 2005, Bollywood heroes were largely virtuous. They beat up the bad guys, got the girl, and upheld family values. 2005 shattered that glass.