Christian Louboutin's top 10 Bollywood films

"Devi" (1960) Louboutin calls the film by the Bengali director Satyajit Ray "an immense masterpiece." Later retitled "The Goddess," it was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 1962 Cannes Film Festival. Ronald Grant, via Everett Collection

"My Name is Khan" (2010) "A smart and intense film by Karan Johar, starring the great Shah Ruhk Khan." At the time of its release, the film was the highest grossing Bollywood film ever in overseas markets. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

"Jodhaa Akbar" (2008) "Historic and brilliant!" says Louboutin of the 16th-century love story. Extensive research went into making the film, which plays through a number of real-life events during its 214 minute running time. Ashutosh Gowariker Productions Private Limited and UTV Software Communications Limited, 2013

"Qurbani" (1980) Louboutin cites the film's soundtrack, featuring music from the Pakistani singer Nazia Hassan and a score by Kalyanji-Anandji, as "the best ever." Eros International

"Sholay" (1975) The British Film Institute ranked the action-adventure film first in its poll of Top 10 Indian Films of All Time. Says Louboutin: "It's a Hindi western with a great cast."

"Guzaarish" (2010) Of the romance drama's stars, Louboutin says, "Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan prove that you can be gorgeous, photogenic, a great dancer and also a moving actor." Sanjay Leela Bhansali Films Private Limited and UTV Software Communications Limited, 2013

"Aan" (1953) The Technicolor Hindi musical was the first to gross more than 15 million rupees in India. It is also Louboutin's all-time favorite film. Mary Evans Picture Library, via Everett Collection

"Devdas" (2002) Based on a 1917 novella by Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay. "It's beyond fantastic for the sets and dances alone."

"Mother India" (1957) Adjusted for inflation, the epic melodrama — which Louboutin calls "the Indian 'Gone With the Wind'" — still ranks among the all-time Indian box office hits. "It's a true classic."

"Zindagi Na Milegi Dohara" (2011) The recent coming-of-age story was a favorite among Indian theatergoers (despite opening alongside "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2?), Louboutin is a fan, too: "The result of a witty director and a brilliant cast."