RANKED: 10 Best Bollywood Cop Movies Of All Time

Bollywood has several habits that, as an industry, it just cannot let them go, no matter the period in cinema. The most obvious one obviously is the song-and-dance routine that is as prevalent in Hindi movies today as it was decades ago. Of course, other than this, romantic movies are also a consistent obsession of Bollywood. And, strangely enough, in this list, we also have to include cop movies.

Bollywood loves cops. Whether they are spoofed in comic movies or the protagonists of a hard-hitting drama, cops have been regular figures in Hindi cinema of present and past.

Which brings us to the curiosity: What are the best cop movies Bollywood has ever made?

Here they are...

#10 Aan: Men At Work

This Madhur Bhandarkar movie captured the stories of four policemen, who have the difficult task of fighting crime under massive political pressure and personal sacrifice.

#9 Khakee

Excellent performances, pulsating action and assured storytelling by veteran director Rajkumar Santoshi make this film not only a great cop movie but also a superb action film.

#8 Risk

This typical earnest cop v/s mighty odds story, is elevated by a solid script and terrific lead performances by its talented cast.

#7 Mardaani

At times, this Pardeep Sarkar movie is a difficult watch as it deals with the difficult theme of human trafficking. But thanks to the director's compelling story-telling and a brilliant performance by Rani Mukerji make this film a compulsive watch.

#6 Sehar

A forgotten gem, this Arshad Warsi starrer deals with its true subject matter with incredible honesty. Add to this, committed performance from a talented cast and a fine script and you got yourself a classic.

#5 Shootout At Lokhandwala

One of the most popular movies on the list, Shootout at Lokhandwala deals with its partly true matter with incredible aplomb and style. The result is a gritty film that you can sink your teeth into.

#4 Ab Tak Chappan

This Shimit Amin directorial is unofficially based on India's encounter specialist Daya Nayak, and the Chak De! India filmmaker does a helluva job in creating a superlative an action-thriller.

#3 Shool

Directed by Ram Gopal Varma and written by Anurag Kashyap, this film portrays the transformation of an honest police officer as he comes face to face with the many flaws of Indian society. Also, Manoj Bajpayee was reliably terrific.

#2 Sarfarosh

This Aamir Khan starrer has many qualities: excellent performances, sensitive handling of its tricky subject matter and right dosage of patriotism. This is how you make a mainstream movie.

#1 Gangaajal

One of the finest movies to come out of Bollywood, this Prakash Jha film is as hard-hitting as it is watchable. Bolstered by fearless storytelling and excellent performances, this movie has proven to be an unforgettable watching experience for most who have watched it.

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