This monsoon, grab your cup of tea and pakoras to dive headfirst into the nostalgic world of cinema. Bring in the nostalgia, the drama, the memories, and the magic back! Here's a curated list of Bollywood Films to watch this monsoon.
Hindi Medium
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Irrfan Khan's slice-of-life comedy drama shows the relatable struggles of a parent seeking their child's admission in a good school. Irrfan's monologues make the film a perfect rainy day binge-watch.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Release Date: 19 May 2017
Cast: Irrfan Khan, Saba Qamar, Deepak Dobriyal, Dishita Sehgal
Manjhi- The Mountain Man
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An inspiring real-life story of love and perseverance, perfect for a stormy evening of soul-stirring cinema.
Genre: Biographical Drama
Release Date: 21 August 2015
Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, Pankaj Tripathi, Tigmanshu Dhulia
Taal
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Soaked in music, emotion, and cultural conflicts, a monsoon classic that never gets old.
Genre: Musical / Romance / Drama
Release Date: 13 August 1999
Cast: Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai, Akshaye Khanna, Amrish Puri
Laapata Ladies
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A delightful take on women’s empowerment set in rural India with humorous and touching undertones.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Release Date: 1 March 2024
Cast: Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam, Ravi Kishan
Chennai Express
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The film that brings in Shah Rukh's humour, packed with action and monsoon-like madness. Ticket khareed ke, baith ja seat pe, nikal na jaaye kahin Chennai Express!
Genre: Action / Comedy / Romance
Release Date: 9 August 2013
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Nikitin Dheer, Sathyaraj
Zindagi Naa Milegi Dobaara
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Travel, friendship, and self-discovery; come with us and take a breezy road trip from your couch.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Adventure
Release Date: 15 July 2011
Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif, Kalki Koechlin
Dil Dhadakne Do
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Rich people's problems never felt so relatable and fun, the unofficial Bollywood take on Crazy Rich Asians.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Release Date: 5 June 2015
Cast: Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma
Andaaz Apna Apna
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Timeless gags and iconic one-liners, Amar-Prem can light up any rainy evening with their adventure.
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: 4 November 1994
Cast: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal
Luka Chuppi
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A quirky take on modern relationships and live-in culture in small towns. An all-time comfort movie.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Release Date: 1 March 2019
Cast: Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana
Munna Bhai MBBS
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Laughter, love, and 'jaadu ki jhappi', unpredictably comforting like monsoon showers.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Release Date: 19 December 2003
Cast: Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Boman Irani, Gracy Singh
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
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A charming romantic road trip filled with 90s nostalgia and rain-soaked music. An underrated gem awaiting a rewatch.
Genre: Romantic Comedy / Drama
Release Date: 12 July 1991
Cast: Aamir Khan, Pooja Bhatt, Anupam Kher, Sameer Chitre
Lootera
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A poetic and melancholic love story, best experienced with raindrops on the window. The Last Leaf awaits its rewatch before falling into the abyss!
Genre: Romance / Drama
Release Date: 5 July 2013
Cast: Ranveer Singh, Sonakshi Sinha, Vikrant Massey, Barun Chanda
The Sky Is Pink
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Emotional, raw, and life-affirming, a true story of familial love and support. Aisha's voiceover has the ability to bring a smile to the crying faces.
Genre: Biographical Drama
Release Date: 11 October 2019
Cast: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Farhan Akhtar, Zaira Wasim, Rohit Saraf
Queen
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An empowering solo honeymoon to Paris & Amsterdam to find yourself amid drizzles of courage and laughter.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Release Date: 7 March 2014
Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Rajkummar Rao, Lisa Haydon
Jab We Met
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Iconic dialogues, infectious energy, and unforgettable romance, the ultimate rainy-day comfort film screams 'Main Apni Favourite Hoon.'
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Release Date: 26 October 2007
Cast: Kareena Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Tarun Arora, Saumya Tandon
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