The early '80s continued the momentum of multi-starrer action films, or "masala" movies, blending action, melodrama, and ensemble casts. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Before diving into the list, it helps to understand the era. The early 80s were dominated by persona ( Shaan , Laawaris ). The mid-80s saw the rise of Subhash Ghai’s showmanship ( Hero , Karma ) and Rajshri Productions' family values ( Maine Pyar Kiya ). By the late 80s, the romantic musical had a rebirth, paving the way for the blockbusters of 1989 that would define the next decade. list of hindi movies 1980 to 1990