Movies post 90s:
Aashiqui: Aashiqui is not exactly a great movie, even a good romantic one, but what work for the movie is its music which is truly amazing and the character of the Anu Verghese, she is adorable and so I wanna hug her type.
Dil: Dil is romance plus comedy plus melodrama. Madhuri and Aamir have very good chemistry, anyone who says Aamir is bad at romance/chemistry with co-star should watch this movie. Songs were fine, but "Mujhe Neend Na Aaye" is something else.
Saajan: Sanju and Madhuri ruled this movie with able support from Sallu. The songs are great, movie is bit melodramatic at some points, still a good watch.
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa: One of my personal favorite movie in the list and movie itself is a classic IMO, a failed romantic movie where SRK was at his best. The character Sunil was refreshing in Hindi cinema. A realistic story compared to the cheesy 90s movies, this movie remains SRK's best in romance genre IMO.
Lamhe: Watch this movie to understand why Sridevi is considered the greatest main stream actress ever, she absolutely nails it in this movie. This movie is more of a drama than romance, but the romantic undertone is quite visible and Anil and Sridevi nails it. I still don't understand how a movie this good was a box office failure, maybe it was well ahead of its time.
Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke: Aamir-Juhi with bunch of kids is always gonna be a classic. Although movie is a balant copy of Houseboat, still I prefer this one over the original. Although calling it a total romantic movie will be wrong, as it is more of a comedy, still this is my list and I do what I want to do😆, just kidding. The movie has romance oodles of them, also the song "Mujhse Mohabbat Ka Izhar" is brilliant., actually all songs are excellent. Also Vyjayanti the character is amazing.
1942: A Love Story: If not anything, just the songs of the movie make it one of the best romantic movie ever in history of Indian cinema. Manisha Koirala looked and acted like dream in the movie. I loved her role.
Hum Aapke Hain Kaun? and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge: Okay these lists without HANK or DDLJ will look like I am trying to be too idiosyncratic or idealistic or whatever, in simple words, trying to show I am better than the rest.
Did I liked DDLJ and HANK? Yes I bloody did, crucify me. I know there is a trend in IF to trash mainstream classics and sometimes terribly overrate off-track movies (sometimes deservingly and sometimes not). But whether you like it or not, HANK and DDLJ were classic romantic story will be remembered as long as bollywood is there. Raj-Simran and Prem-Nisha are iconic romantic characters.
Rangeela: Another of my personal fab, Rangeela is one of the realistic love story in the list, and maybe one of the best movie overall in the movie. Aamir's portrayal of Munna is excellent, Urmila and Jackie are also good as always.
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar: Okay this movie is more a coming of age/sports drama, but the romance is there whether the passionate yet fake romance of Sanju-Devika or cute innocent love of Ratan-Kalpana or the friendship love track between Sanju-Anjali, plus "Pehla Nasha" is the ultimate school boy/girl love song.
Raja Hindustani: The movie was cheesy and Karishma's "Raja" was bloody annoying, but the story of a of a taxi driver from a small town who falls in love with a rich girl is an ultimate clinched romantic plot. And the movie is really engaging especially during the romantic track of Raja-Aarti.
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam: Salman and Aish look the best together, whatever freaking happened in real life, fcuk it, here are we talking about reel life. Their chemistry is amazing. Although movie graduauly changes into a conflict between love and loyality, still the early track of Nandini-Sameer will be one of the most romantic moments in the history of Indian cinema.
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin: Well "It Happened One Night" is one of the finest romantic movie ever made, pick its storyline and insert some of the best romantic tracks in BW history and voila you will have a nice romantic comedy like Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin.
Pyaar Liya Toh Darna Kiya: One of my personal favorite, the love track between sallu-kajol is cute, and that background music ia my one of the favorite.
And yes I have not included Kuch Kuch Hota Hain and Dil Toh Pagal Hai, because I don't like them.
Also Khamosi is one of my favorite movies but it is more of a drama than romance imo.
Namaste London is my favorite romantic movie of all time. It had all blends of denial, love, discovering love, comic relief, beautiful people on screen, good acting(Kat actually acted lol) and all. It did not had Arjun doing extreme things to win Jas, it was all organic and natural. And that is what is important in love story, it should be organic, not all happy happy- no war type couples like in Vivah.
Jab We Met: Geet was just excitement personified. Story was also unique, this movie was a just breathe of fresh air after so many generic love stories. Story was good, direction was decent and songs were gold. definitely a romantic classic.
Barfi!: Do I even need to say anything??? The fact Ranbir and Priyanka barely spoke yet the chemistry was amazing, plus Ileana-Ranbir was beyond cute.
Socha Na Tha: Another Imtiaz movie, this movie was beyond unique. Also the acting and execution was good.
Haase Toh Phasi: This movie is cute. Sid was at best with that lazy cute boy role and Parineeti rocked it as Meeta. The way two unconventional people fall in love is really engaging.
Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar: Another of my personal favorite. Especially I was in class ten, and could relate to the story. The innocent love and the passion on display was so beautiful and engaging.
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na: The ultimate young love story, it was such a rage when it released. The story, the chemistry, acting, direction, screenplay and music all rocked. This movie will go down in history as one of the best romantic movie ever made in BW.
Wake Up Sid: I dont consider it an out and out romantic, as it is more about discovering the self type of movie. But yes it had a very strong romantic back drop, and Ranbir-Konkoka remains one of the most realistic and beautiful onscreen couple this Millennium.
Lootera: It was an incredible movie. The chemistry, acting and beauty of the movie is beyond words. Slow, bit dark yet such passionate love story is very scarce in BW.
Jannat: The movie because of which I started liking Emraan Hashmi. Although this is not exactly a romantic movie, but the romance isa strong element in this movie. Emraan as a crazy lover was convincing and Sonal in Jannat for me is the most beautiful girl ever. I wanna marry Zoya!!!
The Lunchbox: Seriously no one remembers this movie here?? The movie may not be a conventional love story, but there lies its beauty. A unconventional, bit lying to the infidelity side yet innocent. Plus acting was just perfect from the cast.
Dev-D: This is a romantic story right?? Isnt it. I don't think Dev D needs any write up, the best adaptation of Devdas, acting was brilliant, music was revolutionary and story telling was at its best.
Tanu Weds Manu: One of the realistic love story in this list. Everything about the movie was good and Kangana was outstanding as Tanu, and who does not love Raja Awasthi😆
Band Baaja Baarat: Romantic movies tend to get boring, but BBB was different it was thoroughly entertainment and romantic yet masala flick. With awesome chemistry between the leads. Ranveer would not have had a better debut.
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