The 1970s were one of the defining decades in Hindi cinema. Rajesh Khanna dominated the first half of the decade, while Amitabh Bachchan's rise in the second half helped establish the 'angry young man' era. At the same time, filmmakers such as Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Gulzar and Yash Chopra brought very different kinds of stories to mainstream audiences. The decade also produced some of Hindi cinema's most memorable screen pairings, including Amitabh Bachchan–Rekha, Rajesh Khanna–Sharmila Tagore and Dharmendra–Hema Malini. Actresses such as Jaya Bachchan, Hema Malini, Sharmila Tagore, Rekha, Parveen Babi and Zeenat Aman also played major roles in shaping the decade. This list focuses on films that remain useful starting points for anyone exploring 70s Bollywood. The selection includes commercial hits, cult classics, social dramas, romances, comedies and films that became important to the history of Hindi cinema. Quick Guide: Where to Start If you want... S...