Bollywood, India’s dynamic film industry, has a long and rich history of captivating hearts with larger-than-life romances. These films transcend decades, telling timeless storylines that still appeal with audiences today.
We’ll look at some of the best Bollywood romance films that have earned their place as timeless classics, defining love in all of its forms, from passionate meetings to enduring sacrifices. Prepare for a trip full of unforgettable personalities, epic music, and the undying power of love.
List of the Best Romance Movies of Bollywood
Bollywood and romance have a long history. Every film we see teaches us a new concept of love; for example, in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, we learned ‘Pyaar dosti hai’, and in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, we learned ‘Ek tarfa pyaar ki taakat’. We have found how directors define love and how audiences relate to the characters.
Veer Zaara (2004)
Veer Zaara is a famous film about love and the fight for it. The film, directed by Yash Chopra and starring Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta, follows the narrative of an Indian Air Force pilot who falls in love with a Pakistani woman named Zaara. Their love story is fraught with challenges, yet they fight for it. Rani Mukerji also appears in the film as a lawyer who assists Veer get out of prison.
Veer-Zaara is a narrative of eternal love in which the characters refuse to give up on their love despite several hardships. It conveys the idea that true love endures the passage of time, distance, and hardship.
Jab We Met (2007)
Shahid Kapoor’s character Aditya Kashyap is initially seen as a man who is upset because the girl he loves is marrying someone else. He goes away from his residence and boarded a train aimlessly because he lacks bravery.
Call it fate, but Geet (Kareena Kapoor), a chatty but vibrant young girl, takes the same train to Bhatinda, her birthplace. Geet’s words bothers Aditya to the point where he leaves the train. Geet misses the train while trying to bring him back on board.
She blames Aditya for the mess and asks that he accompany her to Bhatinda. Throughout the subsequent trip, both parties learn more about one another
Jab We Met remains remembered years later. In a way, the film’s continuous success and philosophical theme to “trust yourself, love yourself, and take chances” justify so much of what it stands for.
Raanjhanaa (2013)
One of Aanand L. Rai’s finest love stories, set in a tiny town. Raanjhanaa, which was primarily shot in Benaras, starred Kundan (Dhanush) and Zoya (Sonam Kapoor), both of whom exuded an innocence that moved audiences.
The classic one-sided love narrative is enhanced by the vibrant streets of Benaras, melodious music, a great screenplay, and humorous dialogue. Kundan has a strong yearning for Zoya, despite the fact that she believes he is not academically equal to her.
This small-town love story is a perennial favourite among Bollywood fans due to its simple yet heartbreaking plot.
Aashiqui 2 (2013)
Aashiqui 2, directed by Mohit Suri and starring Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur, is in no way identical to its predecessor. This film is a classic love story that depicts pure, intense, unselfish, and emotionally charged love. This movie will take you on an emotional rollercoaster. Both stars have done an outstanding job and have excellent chemistry.
The plot centers on Rahul Jaykar (Aditya Roy Kapur), a fading singing sensation who falls in love with Aarohi (Shraddha Kapoor), a bar singer. He then helps her become a famous singer, but his drinking habits jeopardize their relationship. So if you enjoy strong love stories, this film is a must-see.
Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015)
Bhumi Pednekar’s debut film, Dum Laga Ke Haisha, starred her and Ayushmann Khurrana, and the actress received a lot of accolades for her transition into Sandhya. This film had such a unique concept in the love genre.
The plot revolves around Prem (Ayushmann Khurrana), a dropout who marries Sandhya (Bhumi Pednekar), a well-educated but overweight girl. Prem feels ashamed about his wife and makes jokes about her, but the two decide to participate in a couples race and get closer. Director Sharat Kataria has done an excellent job with this basic yet important drama.
And as for the actors, Bhumi and Ayushmann still have a long way to go!
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, directed by Karan Johar, is about pure affection, heartbreak, and learning. It include stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Fawad Khan. The story of one-sided love and how we’ve all experienced it in some form or another drew the audience in.
The plot revolves around Ayan (Ranbir Kapoor) and Alizeh (Anushka Sharma), who become friends and Ayan falls in love with her, but Alizeh does not reciprocate, and how he manages with his one-sided relationship. This film made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with its characters.
Not only was the storyline engaging, but the film’s music were also popular
