Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now

Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime: The new leader of entertainment for the Indian audience. Amazon Prime continues to provide and release brand new and classic Bollywood content for its subscribers regularly. From recent blockbuster films like WAR and Good Newwz there are quite a few movies to choose from cruising through the giant catalog. So, to make things simple, here are a select few Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime which you consider watching now.

Last Updated on September 12, 2022

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[Ranked in no particular order]

43. Jalsa

Starring – Vidya Balan & Shefali Shah
Director – Suresh Triveni
Genre – Thriller

[Also feat. in our ‘Best Hindi Crime Thrillers Movies on Amazon’ list]

Preview Only: Jalsa (2022) is a psychological thriller starring Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah in the lead roles. The story revolves around a hit-and-run case that impacts our lead actors’ lives inside and out, and the remainder of the plot details how they get through this phase mentally.

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42. Jugjugg Jeeyo

Starring – Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani 
Director – Raj Mehta
Genre – Drama

Preview Only: Two couples from different generations confront their issues after marriage. Directed by Raj Mehta, Jugjugg Jeeyo stars Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor in the lead roles with Prajakta Koli and Maniesh Paul in supporting roles. A watchable family entertainer for the most part.

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41. Saathiya

Starring – Rani Mukerji & Vivek Oberoi
Director – Shaad Ali
Genre – Romance

Despite heavy opposition from their parents, Aditya and Suhani run away and get married. However, cracks soon begin to develop in their fairy-tale romance. A remake of the hit Tamil film, Alaipayuthey, Saathiya stars Vivek Oberoi and Rani Mukerji in the lead roles. One of the Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime India.

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40. October

Starring – Varun Dhawan & Banita Sandhu
Director – Shoojit Sircar
Genre – Romance

Shoojit Sircar’s 2018 underrated film, October starring Varun Dhawan and Banita Sandhu revolves around Dan and Shiuli, who are brought closer in an unexpected turn of events. Eventually, they develop feelings for each other and establish a bond unlike any other which leads to an internal awakening.

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39. Hichki

Starring – Rani Mukerji, Neeraj Kabi
Director – Siddharth P. Malhotra
Genre – Comedy-Drama

Siddharth P. Malhotra’s 2018 comedy-drama, Hichki starring Rani Mukerji transacts a feel-good message and revolves around a woman with Tourette syndrome, who lands a teaching job in an elite school, she turns her weakness into her biggest strength. One of the Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime India.

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38. Bell Bottom

Starring – Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor
Director – Ranjit Tiwari
Genre – Thriller

Akshay Kumar’s 2021 espionage thriller, Bell Bottom, revolves around an undercover RAW agent, who embarks on a covert mission to release 210 hostages held by hijackers in the UAE. Despite the apparent drawbacks you’ll tend to find in a patriotic Akshay Kumar drama, this film manages to keep you engaged till the very last minute. Ranjit Tiwari, who is well aware of the plus and the minus expenses of this subject, manages to deliver a decent afternoon watch.

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37. Sardar Udham

Starring – Vicky Kaushal, Banita Sandhu
Director – Shoojit Sircar
Genre – Biopic

Directed by Shoojit Sircar, Sardar Udham on Amazon Prime Video explores a relatively untold story of Sardar Udham Singh, who gunned down one of the perpetrators of the Jalianwala Bagh massacre, Michael O’Dwyer. Over 160-minute runtime, this film is nuanced, offbeat yet impactful, however, it requires a ton of patience to get through. One of the Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime India.

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36. Shakuntala Devi

Starring – Vidya Balan, Sanya Malhotra
Director – Anu Menon
Genre – Biopic

[This excerpt comes from Nirmal’s ‘Shakuntala Devi’ Review]

Anu Menon’s Shakuntala Devi, the film, includes an engaging narrative, a solidly written screenplay, and other aspects, including humor and the quick-wit of Shakuntala. The performance of Vidya Balan was remarkable to watch as this is a riveting biopic of a genius mind. One of the best recent films in Bollywood and one of the Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime.

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35. Tumbbad

Starring – Sohum Shah
Director – Various
Genre – Horror

Helmed by three directors, Rahi Anil Barve, Anand Gandhi, and Adesh Prasad, Tumbbad is an off-beat blend of mythology, with a gory and dark narrative. The movie may not appeal the faint-hearted. But it is a fantasy horror that certainly deserves a chance, for making huge strides in the right direction as far as Indian cinema is concerned. One of the Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime India. – Anurag Rao

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34. Don

Starring – Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra
Director – Farhan Akhtar
Genre – Action-Thriller

Farhan Akhtar’s remake of the 1978 film of the same name, Don starring Shah Rukh Khan as the kingpin is one of the, if not the most stylish films Bollywood produced in the 2000s. The stellar performances, breathtaking action scenes, crisp screenplay, and the elegant production design made the 2006 version, an equally impressive film as it’s original. – Surya Komal

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33. Don 2

Starring – Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra
Director – Farhan Akhtar
Genre – Action-Thriller

The sequel to the 2006 film, Don 2 lived up to all the expectations, and once again proved that Shah Rukh Khan is tailor-made for this role as the kingpin. His chemistry with Priyanka Chopra, the performances, the stellar soundtrack, and once again, an amazing directorial job by Farhan Akhtar made this sequel stand-out from the rest and proved to be a big-screen spectacle. – Surya Komal

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32. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

Starring – Shah Rukh Khan & Anushka Sharma
Director – Aditya Chopra
Genre – Romantic Drama

Directed by Aditya Chopra, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi stars Shah Rukh Khan and the now Bollywood powerhouse – Anushka Sharma in her debut film. What works in this 164-minute romantic drama is the uncomplicated and simple storyline that focuses solely on the unique relationship of our lead pair. The euphonious songs, the authentic setting of Punjab, and the solid performances elevate this plain sailing narrative into a heartwarming one. One of the Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime. – Surya Komal

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31. Talaash

Starring – Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji
Director – Reema Kagti
Genre – Thriller

The 2012 psychological crime thriller, Talaash is unparalleled in its approach and is the primary reason why it went on to become one of the highest-grossing films of 2012. Directing thrillers of this particular kind is never easy as it has to be more brief and gripping when it comes to the narration. However, director Reema Kagti does a splendid job and scores in these aspects through and through. Talaash is an engaging thriller that leaves you mesmerized for the most part. Watch it for the story and the top-notch performances from the cast. – Surya Komal

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30. Detective Byomkesh Bakshy

Starring – Sushant Singh Rajput, Neeraj Kabi
Director – Dibakar Banerjee
Genre – Mystery / Thriller

Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime: Reviving a disregarded genre in Indian cinema, Byomkesh Bakshy starring Sushant Singh Rajput in the titular role is beguiling in every single frame, it upholds the suspense on a constant pace and also tests our intellect with a perplexing screenplay. From the background score to the archaic setting of the pre-independent era and the exceptional performances, this movie has everything in its favor, and it doesn’t disappoint. – Surya Komal

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29. Mardaani

Starring – Rani Mukerji, Tahir Bhasin
Director – Pradeep Sarkar
Genre – Action-Thriller

Mardaani recites with a simple premise and also with an impressive run time of 114 minutes, a fearless lady cop hunts down an obnoxious child sex trafficking gang. Did she successfully triumph over? You would probably guess the obvious answer. Mardaani is an imperative and a much-needed movie for all (especially women). It was completely confident in its approach and believed in its original storyline. It might not blend well in a nonspecific world, but if you do respect these movies, go give it a watch. – Surya Komal

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28. Sarbjit

Starring – Randeep Hooda & Aishwarya Rai
Director – Omung Kumar
Genre – Biopic

Sarbjit portrays a 23-year fight and struggle of a sister for her brother who went missing in Punjab and was later found in a Pakistani prison where he was accused as an Indian spy responsible for several bomb blasts and was held captive in severe conditions until his death. Overall, it was the incredible performances from Randeep and Aishwarya that primarily carried the entire film and made it noteworthy. Although the story and screenplay were overall decent, the screenwriters would’ve been more focused on their execution. – Surya Komal

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27. Tumhari Sulu

Starring – Vidya Balan, Manav Kaul
Director – Suresh Triveni
Genre – Comedy

Preview Only: Tumhari Sulu stars Vidya Balan, Manav Kaul, and Neha Dhupia in the lead roles and is directed by the debutant Suresh Triveni. The storyline follows the life of our protagonist Sulochna, a housewife, an aggressive competitor in social activities, and a wannabe entrepreneur.

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[Ranked in no particular order]

26. Gully Boy

Starring – Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt
Director – Zoya Akhtar
Genre – Musical

[This excerpt comes from Surya’s ‘Gully Boy’ Review]

From Luck By Chance to Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Dil Dhadakne Do, Zoya Akhtar always strived to explore different genres and contested with new material. Gully Boy, is no different. It is raw and entertaining, emotional and inspirational and above all stands tall and adheres to the vibe it created. Although the runtime creates few serious hiccups to the overall product, Zoya Akhtar manages to narrate a beautiful story and at the same time sheds light on the asli hip-hop scene in India which is still underrated despite having some serious Indian talents. One of the Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime.

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25. Section 375

Director – Ajay Bahl
Starring – Akshaye Khanna & Richa Chadda
Genre – Courtroom Drama

[Also feat. at #3 spot in our ‘Best Hindi Movies of 2019’ list]

Ajay Bahl’s Section 375 is one of those rare Bollywood films that keeps you glued to the screen, for its entirety, and leaves you appalled by the end. Showcasing a sexual assault case between a movie director and a junior costume designer, this 124-minute courtroom drama highlights a variety of issues when it comes to today’s world. – Surya Komal

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24. Padmaavat

Director – Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Starring – Padukone, Singh & Kapoor
Genre – Epic / War / Drama

[This excerpt comes from Surya’s ‘Padmaavat’ Review]

Preview Only: The storyline of Padmaavat revolves around a barbarous ruler and the Sultan of Delhi, Alauddin Khilji (Ranveer Singh) and his mad quest to capture the Queen of Chittor, Rani Padmavati (Deepika Padukone), whom he believes will fill in the missing bit in his journey to be the most powerful leader in the entire world.

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23. Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety

Director – Luv Ranjan
Starring – Aaryan, Singh & Bharuccha
Genre – Comedy

[This excerpt comes from Surya’s ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’ Review]

Directed by Luv Ranjan who presented us with two of the funniest comedies in the past few years, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 1 and 2, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety stars Ranjan’s staple actors Kartik Aaryan, Sunny Singh, and Nushrat Bharucha in the lead roles and is collectively produced by both T-Series and Luv Films. On the whole, this is not at all a bad film in any regard, it will entertain you with few funny laughs, peppy music, and enjoyable performances but as an overall film, it failed in few aspects which were crucial.

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22. Raazi

Director – Meghna Gulzar
Starring – Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal
Genre – Spy Thriller

Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime: Directed by Meghna Gulzar and starring Alia Bhatt in the lead role, Raazi is a spy-thriller and is one of my most anticipated movies of 2018. The storyline of the film follows a 20-year-old college-going girl, Sehmat who is tutored and altered into an Indian Spy and is consigned to investigate a Pakistani Army family at the time of the Indo-Pakistani War in 1971. An engaging thriller and an excellent display of one of the unsung heroes of the Indo-Pakistan War. – Surya Komal

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21. 102 Not Out

Director – Umesh Shukla
Starring – Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor
Genre – Comedy / Drama

Preview Only: For a movie which only had four primary characters, 102 Not Out delivered much more than I expected, as I found myself laughing out loud and crying emotively within those 150 minutes and is a prime example of a heartening family drama. – Surya Komal

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20. Trapped

Director – Vikramaditya Motwane
Starring – Rajkummar Rao
Genre – Survival Drama

[Also feat. ‘Top 10 Movies of Rajkummar Rao’ article list]

Trapped is an award-winning, survival drama about a man who gets trapped in his apartment without water, food, electricity or any way to contact anyone outside. This film is not for the faint of heart because of the sheer terror that it can fill a person with. We have all experienced elements (locked out without keys, lack of water or food, discharged phone batteries, and isolation) of what happens to this character which makes it all the more relatable. This is a film that could have easily been over the top, but Rajkummar Rao grounds this film with one of his finest performances.

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19. Karwaan

Director – Akarsh Khurana
Starring – DQ, Khan & Palkar
Genre – Black Comedy / Road Film

[This excerpt comes from Surya’s ‘Karwaan’ Review]

Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime: Karwaan follows the journey of three lost souls (Shaukat, Avinash, and Tanya) joining together for an unexpected road trip across the beautiful state of Kerala with the purpose of solving a confusion involving two dead bodies. Revered as a feel-good road trip film wrapped with few significant themes, amusing jokes, euphonious music, Karwaan is a sweet love letter to Kerala.

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18. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Director – Karan Johan
Starring – Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma
Genre – Drama

Preview Only: Alizeh (Anushka Sharma), an independent woman recovering from a breakup, and Ayan (Ranbir Kapoor), a naive musician, meet in New York and form an incredible bond. From there, they experience love, heartbreak and the facts of life. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil also stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in a supporting role.

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17. Sultan

Director – Ali Abbas Zafar
Starring – Salman Khan, Anushka Sharma
Genre – Sports / Drama

Preview Only: After the death of his son, Sultan Ali Khan, a middle-aged wrestler, gives up the sport. Years later, he sets out to revive his career as he needs the prize money and wants to regain his lost respect. A worthy watch and is one of the Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime. The film also stars Anushka Sharma as the female lead.

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[Ranked in no particular order]

16. Blackmail

Starring – Irrfan Khan and Kirti Kulhari
Genre – Black Comedy

[This excerpt comes from Surya’s ‘Blackmail’ Review]

Directed by Abhinay Deo (Delhi Belly and Force 2 fame), Blackmail starring Irrfan Khan in the lead role is a black-comedy and revolves around the elements of revenge, deceit, and trickery. The film also co-stars Kirti Kulhari, Divya Dutta, Arunoday Singh and Omi Vaidya as the supporting cast. This film had an interesting concept and was extremely funny to watch. Despite having few ups and downs with the screenplay, pace, and runtime, it impresses as a black-comedy and is totally worth spending money on it.

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15. Sui Dhaaga

Director – Sharat Katariya
Starring – Varun Dhawan & Anushka Sharma
Genre – Drama

Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime: Starring Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma as a relatable proletariat couple, Sui Dhaaga directed by Sharat Katariya is an encouraging journey of a small-town couple Mauji, an honest and an innocent hard worker played by Varun Dhawan and Mamta, a serene yet clear-sighted housewife played by the super-talented Anushka Sharma. – Surya Komal

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14. Dum Lage Ke Haisha

Director – Sharat Katariya
Starring – Ayushmann Khurrana & Bhumi Pednekar
Genre – Comedy / Drama

Director Sharath Katariya takes you back to the memory lane to those early days and narrates you a sublime love story with an authentic vibe which is very relatable to every person in some aspect. Counting out the best aspects of the movie, Dum Lage Ke Haisha is an easy, delightful experience where you can just have a break in your busy life and watch a well-made movie and you’ll end up with no regrets but with a refreshing feeling that you can take in. – Surya Komal

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13. Hera Pheri

Director – Priyadarshan
Starring – Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty
Genre – Comedy

[This excerpt comes from Shreeya’s ‘Best Hindi Movies on Amazon’ Review]

Hera Pheri is one of those classics that bring a twinkle to everyone’s eyes. We all know how amazing it is. Starting with Paresh Rawal, who deserved more accolades for his solid performance because his acting and comic timing were phenomenal. Being the supporting actor his performance managed to stand out from everyone else. His stint and caper were applauded by all. Priyadarshan, managed to get the best performances from all of the actors. Even if you have watched Hera Pheri previously, it will create the same magic every time.

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12. Mohabbatein

Director – Aditya Chopra
Starring – Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan
Genre – Drama

Mohabbatein comprises everything necessary for a hit. It has the best star cast, story, songs, etc. The strong script was supported brilliantly by Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and the rest of the cast. Supporting actors like Archana Puran Singh and Anupam Kher also managed to make their mark. It was a well-deserved hit. And Aditya Chopra never fails to impress. – Shreeya Agarwal

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11. Chak De! India

Director – Shimit Amin
Starring – Shah Rukh Khan
Genre – Sports / Drama

Released on August 10, 2007, one month before the Indian Cricket Team won the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup (where the movie’s title song was played over and over again during the final). Chak De! India holds a special place in all our hearts for numerous reasons. The remarkable performances from the complete cast, the emotional storyline, delightful music and most importantly, the climax scene made us Indians very proud as Chak De! India is and will always be one of the best Patriotic movies of all time. – Surya Komal

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10. Lipstick Under My Burkha

Director – Alankrita Shrivastava
Starring – Various
Genre – Black Comedy

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Lipstick Under My Burkha showcases the true face of our hypocritical society. It depicts parallel stories of four women on how they have to live up to the norms of their family. They secretly try to fulfill their wishes and have a different face in front of everyone. To top it all, the performances by all the lead stars are phenomenal. It is a must watch this movie just to appreciate and felicitate such ideas. – Shreeya Agarwal

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9. Kapoor & Sons

Director- Shakun Batra
Starring – Various
Genre – Drama

Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime: Kapoor & Sons is a story about two brothers Arjun (Sidharth) and Rahul (Fawad) as they return to India nearly after five years to visit their family and grandfather who is ill and breathing his final days in life. Kapoor & Sons is a film that everyone can relate to, despite the fact it had few pacing issues, Shakun Batra’s story, characters, cinematography and the staggering performances from the complete cast made the movie enjoyable to watch and was undoubtedly one of the best movies I’ve seen in this year so far. – Surya Komal

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8. Newton

Director – Amit V. Masurkar
Starring – Rajkummar Rao
Genre – Black Comedy / Drama

Newton is just good cinema all round with all the elements necessary to make a good movie. The storytelling is both funny and interesting while drawing attention to one of the least talked about social issues in India at present that of ensuring voting rights for even the remotest and naxal affected corners of the country and its importance. However, the story is elevated by exceptional acting by Rajkummar Rao and Pankaj Tripathi. This film was a darling of critics who gave it universal acclaim and is one of the Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime.

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7. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

Director – Karan Johar
Starring – Various
Genre – Romance / Drama

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna is a bit different from Karan Johar’s usual work. There is no marriage celebration, no stylish college-going female lead. It is a bit more meaningful and questions the marital system. It portrays the relationship between two young couples who are bound under an unhappy marriage. – Shreeya Agarwal

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[Ranked in no particular order]

6. Wazir

Director – Bejoy Nambiar
Starring – Amitabh Bachchan & Farhan Akhtar
Genre – Crime / Thriller

Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime: Wazir convinces in building up a fascinating thriller with a decent storyline and is a riveting cinema and an early commercial hit of 2016. With convincing performances from Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar and the astonishing guest appearance from Neil Nitin Mukesh, it is certainly worth watching once but is easily forgettable. – Surya Komal

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5. Kesari

Director – Anurag Singh
Starring – Akshay Kumar
Genre – Action / War

[This excerpt comes from Surya’s ‘Kesari’ Review]

Recounting an unbelievably true story of the 1890s, Kesari chronicles the courageous battle fought by 21 Sikh soldiers of the British Indian Army against 10000 to 12,000 Afghans called the Battle of Saragarhi. Starring Akshay Kumar in the lead role, this film depicts the entire event from start to finish primarily with the magic of fictionalized storytelling and extreme patriotism inside a lengthy, never-ending 150-minute runtime.

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4. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Director – Ayan Mukerji
Starring – Ranbir Kapoor & Deepika Padukone
Genre – Drama

Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime: Kabir (Ranbir Kapoor) and Naina (Deepika Padukone) meet during a trekking trip where she falls in love with him but refrains from expressing it. They soon drift apart but end up meeting at a friend’s wedding. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani also stars Aditya Roy Kapur and Kalki Koechlin in supporting roles.

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3. Dil To Pagal Hai

Director – Yash Chopra
Starring – Shah Rukh Khan, Karishma Kapoor
Genre – Romance

The third collaboration of SRK and Yash Chopra, this was the biggest hit of 1997. From the star cast to the story and music, Dil To Pagal Hai was a wholesome package. The second lead played by Karishma Kapoor was almost rejected by every actress of that time. The story of the movie is very interesting and showcases the true intensity of emotions that Rahul had for Pooja aka Maya. One should watch this movie to enjoy songs, dance, and romance. – Shreeya Agarwal

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2. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Director – Kabir Khan
Starring – Salman Khan
Genre – Comedy / Drama

Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime: Did you ever imagine that you will shed a tear specifically in a ‘Bhai’ movie? With a poignant storyline about a missing girl from Pakistan, Bajrangi Bhaijaan explicates many things about love, morality, and courage. It suffers a little with its gigantic run time, but in the end, after an emotional second act, I can say that this movie is certainly one of the best we’ve seen from Salman in recent times. – Surya Komal

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1. Kal Ho Naa Ho

Director – Nikkhil Advani
Starring – Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta
Genre – Romantic-Comedy / Drama

On the top of the list of the Best Bollywood Movies on Amazon Prime. Undoubtedly, one of the Best Bollywood Movies ever made, Kal Ho Naa Ho is a classic and true masterpiece in every aspect inside and out. The heartwarming storyline, soulful dialogue, euphonious music, and primarily, the exceptional performances from the cast (a career-best performance by Shah Rukh Khan), this film stands the test of time, and will irrefutably make you cry even to this day. A must-watch. – Surya Komal

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