To each one of us, Bollywood means larger than life sets, films infused with an excessive dose of drama and romance, and of course, the masala tadka which constitutes its basic ingredient. However, with all these going on and on for years, you do look out for some respite and see the story of someone exactly like you, caught in the turbulent affairs of life but still managing to keep up that smile. With this effect in mind, some renowned directors, in the 1970s, ventured out to make films with heroes without the six pack abs and heroines without that dollop of foundations. These are our very own “Middle of the Road” films, and some of our best picks are listed below (not in any order).

3. Naram Garam

Directed by the celebrated and much respected Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Naram Garam presents a complex but light hearted plot that was well justified by the great actors like Utpal Dutta, Amol Palekar, AK Hangal, Dina Pathak, the main female lead, Swaroop Swampat and, of course, our very own Shatrughan Sinha!

4. Khubsoorat

Changing the rules of a strict house is next to impossible, unless you have someone like Manju (played by Rekha) in the vicinity—a “khubsoorat” film, indeed!