When you think of family drama, romance, conflicts and relationships, there is hardly any film that comes close to the behemoth that is Karan Johar’s Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Featuring Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor, the plot focuses on the affluent Raichands and their stringent, patriarchal ways of life. The seemingly cheerful family is broken apart by the father (Bachchan) when he disowns his adopted elder son Rahul (Khan) on learning of his affections for a girl of lower economic stature. It is then up to the younger son Rohan (Roshan) to reunite his brother with the family and crush his father’s ego.
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Lagaan (2001)
An unlikely trendsetter for sports drama films in India, the Aamir Khan-led Lagaan takes you on an intense journey back to 1893, when the colonial regime was at its peak. It chronicles the struggles of a group of villagers who find themselves trying to learn how to play cricket in order to beat the British owing to a risky gamble that may rid them of heavy taxes. The initiator of this ridiculous wager is an arrogant British official who later realises he may have bitten off more than he can chew.
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Jab We Met (2007)
When there is confusion about the vast choice of titles available on OTT platforms, falling back on Geet and Aditya’s whacky rom-com is a no-brainer. This Imtiaz Ali-helmed film kicks off after an unconventional encounter between the leading pair—played by Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor—on a train. What follows is a journey that not only explores the true meaning of love but also lends perspective to self-care, growth and independence. Blend all of that with unforgettable dialogues, side-splitting comedy and memorable songs, and you’ve got yourself the perfect binge session.
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