Luka Chuppi And Other Hindi Films On Live-In Relationships

Hindi Films on Live-in Relationships: Hindi film industry has time and again attempted to break the taboo around many topics in the Indian society including live-in relationships. Here is a list of Hindi films on live-in relationships that discuss how the topic has been perceived in the Indian society while dealing with the relationship complications that comes with it.

Guys meet a girl, falls in love and if happily-ever-after is too mainstream for the Bollywood romantic-masala movies, they start living in. A couple of fights, defiance from the society or maybe a love triangle is needed to create a hit at the box-office and the concept of Hindi films on live-in relationships offers just that.

Here are some Hindi films on live-in relationships that not only promise jam-packed entertainment but also touch upon the complexities of human relationships:

Salaam Namaste

Nikhil (Saif Ali Khan) and Amber (Preity Zinta) are both commitment-phobic but decide to give their relationship a try as they move in together. However, things take a turn when they realise that Amber is pregnant.

Luka Chuppi

2019 comedy-drama film Luka Chuppi discusses how live-in relationships are seen as a taboo in the Indian society. Starring Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon, the film follows the story of two journalists who fall in love and decides to move-in together before taking their relationship to the next level.

Shuddh Desi Romance

Two commitment-phobic people decides to get married when their live-in relationships is being questioned by the people around them. However, Gayatri (Parineeti Chopra) abandons Raghu (Sushant Singh Rajput) just as he had left Tara (Vaani Kapoor) at the altar. Soon the couple realises their feelings for each other and gets back together to continue living in a live-in relationship.

Pyaar Ka Punchnama

Kartik Aaryan’s debut film Pyaar Ka Punchnama focusses on live-in relationships as his characters decides to move-in with his girlfriend played by Nushrratt Bharuccha. What made him feel lighter once about having someone to look forward to, soon started to annoy him as his girlfriend became daunting over time.

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OK Jaanu

Remake of Tamil film O Kadhal Kanmani, OK Jaanu revolves around two ambitious people who contemplate about their career decisions as they eventually fall in love with each other. The two live together with their landlords, an elderly couple, who also made them realise the importance of companionship.