Top 5 cult hindi films that flopped

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Mera Naam Joker- Raj Kapoor was the original showman of Bollywood. An accomplished actor, producer and director, he had great films to his credit. Unfortunately, Mera Naam Joker which released in 1970 was supposed to be Kapoor's magnum opus but it did not strike a chord with audiences. Based on the life of a joker, the film bombed during its time. The film took six years to be made and Raj's son Rishi Kapoor made his debut as a child artist in the film. The film also put the family at stake financially. It was eventually considered a classic.
Shaan- After the hit film Sholay, Ramesh Sippy made an action thriller Shaan which was supposed to be Sippy's follow up to Sholay. Starring Shashi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan, the film failed to live up to audience's expectations and was considered a flop of its time. However, perceptions have changed over the years and Shaan is considered a cult classic today.
Agneepath- The fact that this film was remade in 2012 shows what an inspiring film it was. First made in 1990 with Amitabh Bachchan playing the iconic character of Vijay Deenanath Chauhan, the film bombed at the Box Office and was bashed by critics too. Surprisingly, Big B won a National Award for his performance in the film and over a period of years, this film was considered a classic and an exemplary film that inspired Dharma Productions to remake it with Hrithik Roshan playing the lead role of Amitabh Bachchan in this remake. It went on to be a big hit and Big B is still associated with the name Vijay Dinanath Chauhan.
Lamhe- Lamhe was a film that was certainly made ahead of its time. With iconic performances by Sridevi, Anil Kapoor and Anupam Kher, the film bombed at the Box Office. Directed by none other than Yash Chopra in 1991, Lamhe explored an incest theme that was too much for Indian audiences to deal with. Over a period of time, the film was appreciated and became a cult classic and is considered as one of the must watch films of Bollywood.
Andaz Apna Apna- For Hindi movie buffs, Andaz Apna Apna is a must watch and is considered as an iconic Bollywood film starring Salman and Aamir Khan. Replete with humorous dialogues and some fantastic acting by Aamir and Salman, the film though a flop in its time, has a cult following, especially amongst the youth of today.

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