New Delhi: This festive season is all about love, family and your loved ones. Take a chance to spend quality time with the people around you and make sure they feel loved and appreciated. Cook a delicious meal and stay in this Diwali as you make your home a theatre screen, eat food and enjoy a heart-warming film this Diwali.
From movies that explore overcoming life challenges, passion for love and respect for family and traditions, here is a list of 5 movies that perfectly capture the spirit of Diwali in a nutshell.
Bollywood movies to watch this Diwali
1. Dil Wale Dhulaniya Le Jayenge
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol’s DDLJ is a Bollywood classic that needs to be revisited this Diwali. Reflecting new beginnings, family values and pure love, Dil Wale Dhulaniya Le Jayenge is the perfect romantic comedy you can watch with your family during the festive holidays. From tears and shocking moments to music-filled and heart-warming ones, this film will make you feel all your emotions and much more. Make sure to add DDLJ to your OTT watchlist and watch the classic film with your family only on Amazon Prime Video.
2. Mohabbatein
Mohabbatein is a captivating musical romance drama featuring an incredible cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aishwarya Rai, alongside Uday Chopra, Shamita Shetty, Jugal Hansraj, Kim Sharma, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Preeti Jhangiani. Set against the backdrop of a Gurukul, a school, the narrative kicks off with a fierce rivalry between the strict principal Narayan and Raj, a passionate music teacher who falls in love with Narayan’s daughter, Megha. When her father opposes their relationship, tragedy strikes as Megha takes her own life. Years later, Raj, still at the school, becomes a guiding light for three students who seek love and stand up against Narayan’s rigid stance on romance. This compelling coming-of-age tale, rich with themes of love, passion, and artistic expression, is an absolute must-see available on Amazon Prime Video
3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Kajol, Kareena Kapoor, among other artists. Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham is a 2001 music romance drama with a massive ensemble cast. Highlighting the ups and downs of life within the context of familial relationships and traditional morals, this movie is the epitome of Hindi drama. The perfect watch for family time, this film follows the story of a well-off family that faces trouble and misunderstandings that split their family apart. After the older son of the family, Rahul marries a woman from a lower economic background the father disowns and banishes him out of his own place. Watch these estagrned family members make their way back to each other this Diwali 2024 only on Amazon Prime Video.
4. Hum Aapke Hai Koun…!
Yet another high-energy and drama-filled flick, Hum Aapne Hai Kaun…! is a 1994 movie starring Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Monish Bahl, and Anupam Kher among others. With a joyful soundtrack, massive cult-following and, Hum Aapka Hai Koun…! remains to be one of the biggest films in Indian cinema. Did you know that this popular film is based on a 1982 film Nadiya Ke Paar, which was originally adapted from Keshav Misgra’s novel Kohbar Ki Shart. Following the adorable story of Prem and his relationship with his huge family, his love interest Nisha and his emotions. Watch Yet another high-energy and drama-filled flick, Hum Aapne Hai Koun…! on Netflix and celebrate all your emotions this Diwali!
5. 102 Not Out
Another emotional Hindi film that highlights the importance of joy and resilience in life, 102 Not Out is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. The plot of the film follows Dattatraya, a 102-year-old man who lives a content life with his 75-year-old son Babulal. While Dattatraya hopes to outlive the record for the oldest man living in the world, his son seems to not make it his age. Babulal is a grumpy old man who lives a boring life. According to Dattatraya, he would never be able to reach his attempt to break the record if he continued to live with his son. So, in order to achieve his one goal, Datta begins giving Babulal more and more reasons to live every day. Watch this tear-jerking comedy-drama film with your family this Diwali.
There you have it! Here is a list of 5 movies you need to revisit on the occasion of Diwali Celebrate love, family, and friends this festive season, happy streaming!
