Sholay is a popular Bollywood masala film, while the other options are considered art house masterpieces.

Charulata was directed by Satyajit Ray, a pioneer of the Indian New Wave cinema movement.

Ankur, directed by Shyam Benegal, delves into themes of existentialism and alienation in rural India.

Naseeruddin Shah played the lead role in Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, a satirical comedy about corruption in the Indian media.

Mirch Masala, directed by Ketan Mehta, is renowned for its visually stunning cinematography and its exploration of social issues.

Shyam Benegal directed Manthan, a film that sheds light on the struggles of dairy farmers in India.

Aakrosh, directed by Govind Nihalani, delves into the Naxalite movement and its impact on rural communities.

Om Puri played the lead role in Ardh Satya, a film that explores the moral dilemmas faced by a police officer.

Salaam Bombay!, directed by Mira Nair, explores the lives of street children in Mumbai and their struggle for survival.

Govind Nihalani directed Tamas, a film based on the novel of the same name by Bhisham Sahni, which explores the partition of India.

Sooraj Ka Satvan Ghoda, directed by Shyam Benegal, explores the theme of caste discrimination and its impact on rural communities.

Denzel Washington played the lead role in Mississippi Masala, a film that explores the relationship between an Indian immigrant and an African-American woman.

Mother India, directed by Mehboob Khan, explores the theme of female empowerment through the story of a strong-willed woman who raises her sons alone.

Rabindra Dharmaraj directed Chakra, a film that explores the lives of Dalit agricultural laborers in Karnataka.

Do Bigha Zamin, directed by Bimal Roy, explores the theme of poverty and social inequality through the story of a farmer who struggles to keep his land.