Anthony D'Souza

Anthony D'Souza
The Movies I Loved Growing Up
The Blue director picks his flicks...

Indiana Jones series: With each sequel better than the first, I'd hit the rewind button every time it ended. It was a complete entertainer with all the stunts, romance, and humour. I used to think that if a few songs were put in, it would become a proper masala Bollywood film!

Kagaz Ke Phool: I was greatly impressed by this film which I saw in my childhood days. It was in many ways ahead of its times. Everything about it was perfect. From the impeccable direction to the soul-stirring music of S D Burman to the touching lyrics of Kaifi Azmi and to the heart-wrenching story by Abrar Alvi; it was perfect.

Sholay: I have lost count of the number of times I have seen the film. It is iconic as it immortalised its characters in our minds forever. It will always remain as the best action film ever made in the history of Indian cinema. I consider Michael Bay as my Guru, so my

Deewar: This is yet another film I remember from my earlier days. Easily identified with by the common man, it had some memorable dialogues and stellar performances with gripping screenplay and dialogues by Salim-Javed.

Bad Boys: My list would be incomplete without one of I Michael Bay's films. If I were to select one, then this one would definitely make it to the top. It had style and panache with a super story.