25 Best Bollywood Movies on Netflix You Should Watch
Jul. 23, 2019When you have tons of blockbusters and critically-acclaimed movies at your disposal, choosing a few is never easy. However, I have tried my best to pick out great flicks that have not only ruled the box office but also won plenty of accolades. Knowing that one set of rules can’t apply to everyone’s taste, I have also ensured there is enough variety with a good mix of all sorts of genres like romantic-comedy, a classic political thriller, action-comedy and more.
Note:The ratings of IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes may not be available for some Bollywood movies. Do note that the Rotten Tomatoes ratings (mentioned below) are in the “Tomatometer/Audience Score” format.
List of Best Bollywood Movies on Netflix
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When there is a discussion ofa quintessential “Bollywood” flick, the one name that instantly rocks my mind is “Om Shanti Om” (2007). Flaunting six-pack, SRK looks at his killer best. So, it would be a blunder to miss out on this one. Talking about Deepika Padukone, she looks gorgeous in this fantasy romantic melodrama film. The story revolves around Om (SRK) a junior artist who is madly in love with Shantipriya (Deepika Padukone). He is brutally killed while trying to save his lady love. However, Om is reborn to avenge the killer. Interesting, isn’t it?
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This romantic comedy film is primed for love birds!Directed by Imtiaz Ali, Jab We Met (2007) stars Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor.Aditya (Shahid) is a heartbroken business tycoon who comes across a bubbly Punjabi girl called Geet and falls in love with her. But the love-story takes several twists and turns, which make the movie extremely intriguing. Beyond the interesting plot, Shahid and Kareena were also dating at the time but both their romance and collaboration came to a shocking end with this film.
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I know, I know “Andaz Apna Apna” was released way back in 1994 and if you aren’t aware of the legacy of Rajkumar Santoshi’s, you may frown at its inclusion in this roundup. Without mincing my words, let me tell you that it’s undoubtedly one of thebest comedy movies on Netflix. Itshows Aamir Khan and Salman Khan in their funniest avatars. They are both ambitious and dreams to achieve great heights through shortcuts. Karisma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon look gorgeous. Talking about, Paresh Rawal and Shakti Kapoor, their acting is as fascinating as ever before.
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Produced by Aamir Khan,Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na (2008) is the debut film of Imran Khan and Prateik Babbar.This romantic comedy movie also features Genelia D’Souza in the sizzling role. The entire plot of this film revolves around the love story of Jay ( Imran Khan) and Aditi (Genelia D’Souza). Though they have a liking for each other, they take plenty of time to realize that they are made for each other. Even though this is his first film, Imran wins plenty of heart with his effortless acting. Talking about Genelia, it is arguably her best movie.
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Based on the 1991 Lokhandwala complex shootoutbetween gangsters and Mumbai police, Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007) is an action crime film. The movie features several big names like Sanjay Dutt, Sunil Shetty, Abhishek Bachchan, Vivek Oberoi, Arbaaz Khan, Tusshar Kapoor, and Rohit Roy. Though Sanjay Dutt and Sunil Shetty have performed pretty well, the one who has got a lot of praise for his superb acting is Vivek Oberoi. If you are willing to indulge yourself with some scintillating action topped by crime, this one would be worth a chance.
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Produced and directed by Aamir Khan, “Taare Zameen Par” (2007) deserves to be on this lineup of the best movies on Netflix.The film is about an 8-year-old dyslexic child named “Ishaan”.Though he is excellent in art, his academic performance is very poor. As a result, he is often scolded by his parents. Well, if you believe that each child is special and born with unique qualities, do not miss out on this one!
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Ashutosh Gowariker has produced some of the best Bollywood movies of all time. And “Jodhaa Akbar” (2008) proves to be his gem.Hrithik Roshan as Mughal Emperor Akbar has performed remarkably well and so has Aishwarya Rai as Rajput princess.Though Jodhaa was obliged to marry Akbar, she truly falls in love with him later. Should you wish to liven up your showtime with a touch of history and classy romance, Jodhaa Akbar would be a fascinating way to go. Ditto!
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Check outThackeray on Netflix
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Check outOnce Upon A Time In Mumbai on Netflix
When you talk about the versatility and precision with which Aamir Khan acts, the one movie which you shouldn’t fail to mention is “PK”. In this satirical comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani, Aamir hasplayed the role of an alien who lands on the earth on a research mission but unfortunately loses his unique remote.As a result, he has to go through a lot of ordeals to get back the remote which would help him go back to his planet. The movie questions age-old religious dogmas and superstitions in a funny way, which makes for side-splitting laughter.
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Whenever the workload seems to have burdened happiness or life wishes to get some refreshment, movies become the go-to remedies for me. The choice of my flicks purely depends on the mood. For instance, when I’m seeking endless laughter comedies are my top picks. But when there is a desire to take a dive into something serious, a thriller is almost always on my cards. Now that I have revealed all the cards, it’s your turn to return the favor. Let me know the names of the Bollywood movies that you would like to include in the above lineup. Also, share your thoughts about Netflix and what makes it stand out of the rest.
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