There’s always a bunch of (Indian) people who claim, “I don’t watch Bollywood movies because they are not artistic…” or “Because it’s too much drama…” or “Too many songs!” and so on. I have a few things to say to you:
1. LET BOLLYWOOD BE! Man! It’s called Bollywood for a reason. Not everyone is interested in working all day, and when it comes to leisure, using their minds to understand a complicated plot of some movie, and having to pay for it too! Sometimes, all the Indian audience appreciates is a little bit of humour, a few good songs and one or two dramatic scenes (coz what’s life without drama?)
2. Quit comparing Bollywood with Hollywood. They are two different industries. Sure they both make movies. But the audiences are different. Furthermore, if Bollywood tries to stick to Hollywood’s norms, Bollywood would lose it’s identity and soul.
3. I do understand that there are quite a few movies that are…er…too much. In order to save me some writing space, watch some review videos by Kanan Gill. You shall understand:
Having established all that, I will give you a list of what I think are good Bollywood movies. And if you still aren’t sure, you can always read online reviews.
A list of what I think are good Bollywood movies (in no specific order):
1. Wake Up Sid!
2. Gangs of Wasseypur
3. Udaan
4. English Vinglish
5. Iqbal
6. Rang De Basanti
7. Swades
8. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
9. Taare Zameen Par
10. Lootera
If you have anymore to add to the list, please comment below.
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Dil Chahta Hai Lagaan Chak De India Andaz Apna Apna (personal favourite)
I feel sometimes people who live abroad appreciate Bollywood more than people who live in India! I LOVE Bollywood movies! The mindless story telling takes me to a journey where I feel like I am part of the movie itself! Love it! Here is my list only to name a few!
dilwale dulhaniya le jayenge kabhi haan kabhi na baazigar baag milka bhaag dil chahta hai 3 idiots
Our childhood was filled with cartoons, but they mean so much more than you can even imagine. Watch as I throw light on real world references across the shows we loved. (Bonus points if you get the title reference)
THE IDLE MIND 
Dil Chahta Hai
Lagaan
Chak De India
Andaz Apna Apna (personal favourite)
I feel sometimes people who live abroad appreciate Bollywood more than people who live in India! I LOVE Bollywood movies! The mindless story telling takes me to a journey where I feel like I am part of the movie itself! Love it! Here is my list only to name a few!
dilwale dulhaniya le jayenge
kabhi haan kabhi na
baazigar
baag milka bhaag
dil chahta hai
3 idiots