Bong Joon Ho said in his acceptance speech at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards that once you overcome the one-inch-tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films.
Bong knew what he was talking about when the popularity of Parasite exploded. A store of movies in Hindi is one of the things behind that one-inch barrier.
India produces more films than any other country in the world in a number of regional languages. Bollywood musicals are one of the most popular Hindi movies, and you can get started with a great range of films on the internet.
There are 16 best Hindi movies that you can watch on the internet.
Sir 2041.
Sir, the first feature film by first-time feature director Rohena Gera, was released in cinemas in November 2020 and will be available on the internet in early 2021. The film is set in India, where housemaids are common, but Ratna and Ashwin develop a slow-simmering and socially unthinkable love.
The unlikely story never feels forced because of Gera's writing and direction. The love blooms organically, in furtive looks and hefty silence, and the trust they develop as he recovers from a broken engagement and Ratna tells him about her late husband. The result is a film that will stay with you for a long time.
Sir is available on the streaming service.
2. Andaz Apna Apna.
The lazy schemers who dream of getting rich without lifting a finger are called Amar and Prem. They both want Raveena's hand and perks when they hear that she is in London to find a husband.
The two are sometimes the best of friends and the worst of enemies, as they are both involved in the murder of Raveena. One of Bollywood's best comedies is a cult classic.
Andaz Apna Apna is available on the internet.
3. Om Shanti Om was released in 2007.
Struggling movie extra Om dreams of being a superstar like his beloved Shantipriya. A chance encounter brings them together, but their relationship is in danger. Om Shanti Om is an emotional roller coaster full of Bollywood charm from the 1970s to the present day and a timeless movie fantasy that everything works out in the end.
You can watch Om Shanti Om on the internet.
4. Billu was born in 2009.
The movie shows the range of Irrfan Khan. Billu is a village barber who claims to be his childhood best friend and is played by Khan. Billu's stories are put to the test when Sahir comes to town for a film shoot. The warm comedy manages to build suspense around whether or not Billu and Sahir know each other while simultaneously making you fall in love with the quirky villagers and Billu himself.
Billu is available on the internet.
5. Stree was released in the year.
The town of Chanderi is the location of this quirky dark comedy. Villagers tell the story of Stree, a courtesan's ghost who abducts local men during religious festivities. A tailor named "Vicky" falls for his new client "Shraddha" as she visits during the festival. The friends of Vicky thought his crush might be Stree, so they set out to trap both spirit and human in order to learn the truth and save the town.
Stree is available on the internet.
6. Bombay Talkies is a movie.
The short film collection was made by some of India's most acclaimed feature directors, each presenting a vibrant slice of life in India's biggest city. The format benefits from the kind of originality mainstream Bollywood rarely rewards, which in turn leads to refreshing originality from mainstays like Kashyap and Johar. The success of Lust Stories and Ghost Stories led to a collaboration with the same four directors.
Bombay Talkies is available to watch on the internet.
7. The song is called "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai".
In 1998, the directorial debut of Karan Johar became an instant Bollywood classic. Anjali realized her true feelings for him when he fell in love with Tina. The friends become estranged before Tina dies, leaving behind a daughter named Anjali in honor of their old friend. Little Anjali learns about her father's first love when she reads letters from her mother. Tina wrote letters to her daughter asking her to find Anjali and bring the friends back together.
The chemistry between Khan and Kajol is infectious, from their Gap-clad days of college teasing to the sexual tension of the gazebo scene. Despite being famous for its love triangle, the movie never pits Anjali and Tina against each other, instead depicting a beautiful friendship between the two women as well as their respective relationships to Rahul. Love is friendship, says Rahul early on. The story of friends is what makes Kuch Hot Kucha Hai timeless.
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8. The film is called Kahaani.
In "Kahaani," Vidya searches for her missing husband. 18 motion pictures.
During the annual Durga Puja festivities, Vidya flies from London to Kolkata to look for her missing husband. The investigation into his disappearance leads to dead end after dead end. The search for her husband uncovered a lot of lies that threaten her and her unborn child.
You can watch Kahaani on the internet.
9. Andhadhun
The French short "L'Accordeur" is the basis of Andhadhun, a film starring Ayushmann Khurrana as a blind pianist. It's well worth the ride because of the endless twists and turns before the ending. Andhadhun will keep you on the edge of your seat with each turn of the plot, unlike I Care A Lot.
Andhadhun is available on the internet.
10. The song is called "Zidagi Na Milegi Dobara."
All Kabir wants for his bachelor party in Spain is for his two best friends to get along. While Imran hides his true agenda behind jokes, Arjun is obsessed with work. Years of history can't help pushing to the surface, along with old tensions and new secrets.
ZNMD is applicable to any friend group, regardless of nationality or gender, thanks to the formidable sibling team of Farhan and Zoya and co-writing with Reema Kagti. It owes a lot to Dil Chahta Hai from 2001.
You can watch Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara on the internet.
11. Udaan was written in 2010.
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The film stars Rajat Barmecha as Rohan, who was expelled from school and sent home to live with his abusive father. He learns that Bhairav has a second son, six-year-old Arjun, and tries to stop the child's beatings by lying to him. Udaan sticks with you because of the work of Barmecha as the rare teen lead in an Indian movie, Roy as a villain unlike many in films, and Boradia as a heartbreaking victim who never loses hope.
Udaan is available on the internet.
12. Dangal is a movie.
The true story of the Phogat sisters is the basis of Dangal, a film about their childhood and training with their father. The girls can't help respecting his methods as they gain traction as professional wrestlers, even though they don't like his strict training which includes forcing them to cut their hair and start eating meat to gain nutrition. sexism in Indian sports and families is discussed in Dangal. It's the first of two collaborations between the production company of the Bollywood star and the promising young actor Zaira Wasim.
Dangal is available on the internet.
13. Humpty Sharma is in a movie.
This romance pays homage to Dilwale Le Jayenge, a 1995 classic. Humpty, also known as Varun Dhawan, fell hard for Kavya while she was in Delhi. Their friendship turns into a friendship that leads to sleeping together and eventually falling in love, but Kavya has to leave the city to attend her wedding. Humpty is Smitten and ready to do anything but give up, so he takes his friends to stop the wedding at any cost except the love of his life.
Humpty Sharma ki Dulhania can be watched on the internet.
14. The article was published in 2019.
A search for missing girls leads police officer Ayan Ranjan to uncover gang rape and caste violence in the village of Laalgaon. Anubhav Sinha's article 15 isn't perfect but it sheds light on critical issues without pretending to solve them, like many similar films do
Discrimination based on religion, race, caste or sex is still a problem in India, despite the fact that the constitution prohibits it. This film will be the last one to cover such topics, and hopefully will pave the way for future work that will raise the bar.
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15. The film Kapoor & Sons was released in 2016
The 2016 family drama by Shakun Batra and co-written by Ayesha Devitre Dhillon sits comfortably on the border between Bollywood dramatics and subtle independent thinking. Two actors who look like they were bred in a Bollywood hero factory, play estranged brothers trying to keep it together while visiting their separated parents and ailing grandfather, in deliberately distracting old-.
The film does a good job with the character of Rahul, who is hiding a serious boyfriend. The success of Kapoor & Sons paved the way for Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, which centered a lesbian romance in 2019. The visit home ruins the identity he worked hard to build. He carries that in every conversation with his family. The film is an example of the success of writing, cast, and location, which creates an experience that sticks with you.
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16. The Blue Umbrella was released in 2005.
Director Vishal Bhardwaj is known for his dark films, but also for his excellent films, such as the one starring Priyanka Chopra as a stylish murderess. The Blue Umbrella is based on a 1980 novel by Ruskin Bond and follows a young girl who acquires a beautiful Japanese umbrella and a shopkeeper who is so drawn to the umbrella that he compares it to an umbrella. He tries to convince Biniya to give him his own. The quirky dynamic of life is set against the beautiful mountain scenery of North India.
The Blue Umbrella is available for streaming.
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