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It’s always hard to pick the right film for your long-awaited date nights. They are meant to be special and you can use all the help you can get. We've curated a list of the 10 best romantic movies you can watch with your partner to make your date night all the more special. We've included where you can watch them too, so you don't have to spend hours searching for them. Let's get started!
Cheeni Kum is a unique romantic comedy about a 64-year-old chef named Buddhadev Gupta (played by the very charismatic Amitabh Bachchan) who falls in love with a 34-year-old software engineer named Nina Verma (played by the gorgeous Tabu). The movie explores the unconventional love story between the two and how they deal with the societal pressures surrounding their age difference. With lots of cute banter and a healthy dose of forgetting your umbrella in the right place - this movie leaves you wanting more.
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is a heartwarming romantic movie about a middle-aged man named Surinder Sahni (played by Shah Rukh Khan) who falls in love with his young, vivacious wife Taani (played by Anushka Sharma). The movie explores the evolution of their relationship and how their love overcomes all obstacles. It’s sure to make you see the importance of taking things Haule Haule.
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam is a romantic movie about a young girl named Nandini (played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan) who is torn between her love for her husband Sameer (played by Salman Khan) and her respect for her father's wishes. The movie explores the complexities of love, relationships, and family. You can have a chili eating contest with your partner after this (or not).
Dil Chahta Hai is a coming-of-age romantic movie about three friends – Akash, Sameer, and Siddharth – who navigate through life and love. The movie features an unforgettable soundtrack and explores the complexities of friendship and love. A cult classic that’s going to leave you humming Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe for days!
Jab We Met is a romantic comedy movie about a cynical businessman named Aditya Kashyap (played by Shahid Kapoor) who meets a free-spirited girl named Geet Dhillon (played by Kareena Kapoor Khan) on a train journey. The movie explores their journey as they fall in love and help each other overcome their personal struggles. Geet is going to be your favorite too!
Any list is incomplete without DDLJ. A classic romantic movie about two young lovers – Raj (played by Shah Rukh Khan) and Simran (played by Kajol) – who fall in love on a European trip but are forced to confront the cultural differences between their families. The movie is a timeless classic that explores the power of love and the importance of family. You can never watch too many reruns of DDLJ, it’s the safest choice.
Wake Up Sid is a romantic comedy about a spoiled, lazy college student named Siddharth Mehra (played by Ranbir Kapoor) who falls in love with an ambitious writer named Aisha Banerjee (played by Konkona Sen Sharma). The movie explores how their love transforms Siddharth and helps him grow up and take responsibility for his life. You’ll be inspired to build a life together by the time you are through this one.
Jab Tak Hai Jaan is a romantic drama about an army officer named Samar Anand (played by Shah Rukh Khan) who falls in love with a young journalist named Akira Rai (played by Anushka Sharma). Fair warning, it will make you want to get arrested for dancing in public fountains.
2 States is a romance drama about two people – Krish (played by Arjun Kapoor) and Ananya (played by Alia Bhatt) – who fall in love but must overcome the cultural differences between their families. The movie explores the challenges of inter-caste relationships in India and how love can conquer all. You are sure to feel Mast Magan after this one.
Kal Ho Naa Ho is a romantic movie about a young girl named Naina (played by Preity Zinta) who falls in love with her neighbor Aman (played by Shah Rukh Khan) but must confront his terminal illness. The movie explores the power of love, friendship, and how one should cherish every moment of life. “6 Din Ladki In” shouldn’t be your takeaway, but you can certainly take a (blank) page out of Aman’s playbook.
While each of these romantic movies is vastly different in terms of tone and style, they all share one common factor: they tell beautiful and timeless love stories.
We hope this list has inspired you and helped you find your next romantic movie. You can thank us later.