5 Bollywood Movies That Didn't Need Song-and-Dance To Set Box Office On Fire

Song and dance are a big part of Bollywood, and therefore a big part of our culture. But as much as we rely on such entertainment, there is a thing called over-indulgence.

We are not saying that songs in movies are wrong or are useless. They, in fact, serve a purpose many times.

But like everything, there is a limit to everything. And Bollywood's love for music -- and our reliance on it -- is no exception to the rule.

Here are 5 Movies that showed us that you don't the trope to be hits:

THE LUNCHBOX

This critical darling became a hit in India and abroad--and it did without any dance numbers.

BLACK

This Sanjay Leela Bhansali gem won hearts and praise without conforming to the trends of Bollywood.

JAANE BHI DO YAARON

This 1983 classic directed by Kundan Shah had no song-and-dance routine.

A WEDNESDAY

Neeraj Pandey's first film is also perhaps his finest. And guess what? It did without any songs.

BHEJA FRY

Perhaps one of the most nuanced films of the recent times, this rollicking comedy had no song and dance troupe.

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