Critics choice: The best and worst films of the year 1976

Abolishing our usual film column we, in tune with the rest of the special features, asked some well-known film critics on their comments for the best and worst films of the year.

Bikram Singh, Assitant Editor, Filmfare, Bombay
It was a poor year for films. We did produce some tolerably good ones likeBallika BodhuandArjun Panditbut there was no single outstanding production.Tapasya was different because it was not gimmicky but the traditional, self-sacrificing idea of Indian women is outdated. Kabhi Kabhie was another over-rated production. I am surprised it became a hit. Personally, I think Gulzar'sMausam is the best-directed film of the year. Though, here again, the story is as old as the hills.