5 Bollywood films where monsoon played the matchmaker

5 Bollywood films where monsoon played the matchmaker

Features by Vedanshi Pathak | Jul 2, 2019

Monsoon and romance in Bollywood go hand in hand. Stepping in puddles or dancing in the rain, the onset of monsoon brings with it a feeling of love in most Hindi movies and we have witnessed it quite a few times. Thundering clouds that bring the main leads closer or a walk in the rain under a single umbrella, everything around this season has been romanticized and we are not complaining. Be it the iconic scene where Raj Kapoor and Nargis walk together with an umbrella singing Pyaar Hua Ikraar Hua in Shree 420 or Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol’s waltz without music, most romantic scenes in Bollywood have a monsoon connect. We list down 5 films, where monsoon played the matchmaker and brought the lead pair a step closer with its onset. Well, we are taking no guarantees of this working out in the real world where puddles would mean a splash on your white shirt. But anyhow, the reel world seems to be working well in sync with the rain Gods.

Shree 420

Raj Kapoor and Nargis walking down an empty street singing the song of love, Shri 420 gave Bollywood one of its most iconic romantic scenes of all times. After this scene a lot of people took inspiration and tried to share an umbrella to romance with a loved one, however, if it worked or not should be left for another day to discuss.

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

No music! Well, Shah Rukh Khan playing the piano in the air and having his first waltz with his best friend, Kajol, with the backdrop of rainfall made for a picture perfect scene in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. That’s exactly when Rahul and Anjali realise that they share something more that friendship. Yes, monsoon sure did its work rightly in their story.

Hum Tum

Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji accepting their love for each other on a cold rainy night made for one a song that still strikes a chord with people in love. Hum Tum’s scene where Rani takes care of Saif, who is drunk and then accepts her love for him became a hit with the audience as the duo’s romance finally takes the desired turn on a rainy night.

Fanaa

Kajol and Aamir Khan’s romance in this film stood for sacrifices. But, the scene that brought the two lovers together was a dance on the terrace in the rain. While the duo managed to create some extremely romantic visuals in that moment, the film went on to become a success as it ignited both romantic and patriotic feelings in the audience’s heart.

Aashiqui 2

This love story between Arohi and Rahul Jaykar was loved by a lot of people and went on to become a major hit. Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor’s endearing kiss under the pouring rain beneath a jacket was the scene that took their love to another level in the film. Thunder, storm and rain all together conspired to make this love story a success.

When I was young, kkhh rain dance used to look so weird. I couldn't accept a sexy Anjali.