Being Bengali and having moved out of Kolkata a few years ago, there are very few days that go without an uncontrollable craving that Mumbai's food culture could never satiate. But as both a foodie and a cinephile, a good food drama does come close. Now, most of us think of Julie and Julia (2009) and Ratatouille (2007) - unarguably brilliant films - when we hear the word 'food film'; but this is a criminally underrated genre. And if we go beyond the mainstream, we'll discover a treasure chest, waiting to be unearthed.
On World Food Day (16 October), here's a list of 8 lesser-known food films, attempting to provide something for every category of fellow film buffs and foodies.