Please can you recommend some films like…

Hey guys. I haven’t watched Bollywood films in years. I stopped watching them around 2008 (combination of being preoccupied with school and just losing interest in the Bollywood formula). However have recently watched Bajrangi Bhaijan, Dum Laga Ke Haisha, and Akaash Vani, and loved them all.

I want to watch something else that has a similar tone or approach to storytelling as these films. By that I mean a film that has a ‘slice of life’ theme without being depressing. I have sporadically kept up with Bollywood ‘news’ over the pandemic so know about some of the bigger recent releases (like Gangubai), but none of them peak my interest. I’m so out of the loop regarding the smaller films, so would really appreciate some recommendations.

Just to note, I don’t like patriotic or political films. Also not a fan of films that have been ‘adapted’ or ‘inspired’ by English films.

You will love Bareli ki barfi and Lunchbox if you like slice of life films

Girl you’re asking the right person. I never read essays but you are in luck because I read your post.

Below are some films you might love based on your description:

Photograph w/ Sanya Malhotra

Pagglait
Chopsticks w/ Abhay Deol

Khosla ka ghosla

Chalo Dilli

Do dooni chaar

Ludo

Originally posted by: Chameli_billi

Girl you’re asking the right person. I never read essays but you are in luck because I read your post.

Below are some films you might love based on your description:

Photograph w/ Sanya Malhotra

Pagglait
Chopsticks w/ Abhay Deol

Khosla ka ghosla

Chalo Dilli

Do dooni chaar

Ludo

Dear zindagi, i absolutely adore this movie./Alia/SRK

Wake up sid/Ranbir/Konkana

Zindagi na milegi dobara/Hrithik/Farhan/Abhay

Recently watched Sharmaji Namkeen starring Rishi Kapoor

Since you said you stopped watching BW movies from 2008, imma recommend starting then

Udaan

Mere dad ki Maruti

Sulemani Keeda

Oye Lucky Lucky Oye

Tere bin Laden

Go Goa Gone

Jhoota hi sahi

Akhon dekhi