The 1990s was a popular decade, mainly because it saw the rise of the three Khans of Bollywood, who became superstars and have continued to dominate the industry for over three decades now. Despite the romance genre dominating the 90s, filmmakers successfully experimented with realistic dramas, crime thrillers, comedies, suspense thrillers, and social films.

While most films followed the romance trend in the 90s, a few became the biggest blockbusters of Bollywood cinema. To enhance your watchlist, check out this compilation of some of the swashbuckling films of the 90s, in case you haven't watched them yet.

Here is the amazing list of Best Bollywood Films

1. Dil(1990)

Indra Kumar directed Dil, a romantic comedy that brought Madhuri Dixit and Aamir Khan together as a romantic pair for the first time. The movie depicts a love story between a wealthy girl and a penniless boy, accompanied by many amusing events and romantic songs.

2. Ghayal

In 1990, debutant Rajkumar Santoshi directed Ghayal, an action-packed drama that aided in Sunny Deol's rise as an actor, earning him the title of action superstar in Bollywood.

The film narrates a story of revenge where a younger brother seeks vengeance for his elder brother's death and confronts Balwant Ral, a powerful and esteemed businessman. Additionally, the movie features Meenakshi Seshadri, Amrish Puri, Raj Babbar, and Moushmi Chatterjee in prominent roles.

3. Ashiqui 1990

Aashiqui, a Bollywood musical romance film released in 1990, directed by Mahesh Bhatt, became a blockbuster hit. The movie's songs remain popular and are found on favorite playlists of all age groups.

Over time, the film gained a cult status and was revived in 2013 as Aashiqui 2 by Mohit Suri, featuring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles.

4. Sajan 1991

The 1991 romantic drama film, Saajan, features Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, and Salman Khan in the leading roles. Directed by Lawrence D'Souza, the movie revolves around a love triangle among the main characters, emphasizing on friendship and sacrifice.

The storyline of the film centers around whether Aman, played by Dutt, becomes Pooja's, played by Madhuri, Saajan, or if Akash, played by Khan, wins her love.

5. Sadak 1991

Mahesh Bhatt directed the 1991 romantic thriller Bollywood film, Sadak, starring Sanjay Dutt and Bhatt's daughter, Pooja Bhatt, in the lead roles.

Sadak was the seventh highest-grossing film of the 90s decade and tells the story of a Mumbai taxi driver who falls in love with a young girl that is forced into prostitution. The driver rescues her from the clutches of Maharani, a eunuch.

6. Hum 1991

Hum is a crime action film released in 1991, depicting the story of three brothers. The movie features two legendary actors of Indian cinema, Amitabh Bachchan and Rajnikanth, working together for the third time after Andha Kanoon and Geraftaar.

The film is directed by Mukul S. Anand.

7. Darr 1993

Yash Chopra directed Darr, a Hindi psychological thriller film released in 1993. The movie helped Shahrukh Khan establish himself as an anti-hero before transitioning into a complete romantic hero.

In the film, Shahrukh Khan portrays the character of an obsessive lover and is still regarded as his best performance till date.

8. Damini 1993

Damini - Lightning is a well-made women-centric film that showcases Meenakshi Seshadri in the lead role. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the movie also features Sunny Deol in a remarkable portrayal of a lawyer fighting for Damini's cause.

Damini is considered one of the best Bollywood movies on court room drama, as it features an intense courtroom battle between Govind (Sunny Deol) and Chaddha (Amrish Puri). Along with Meenakshi's brilliant performance, the film is remembered for this gripping legal drama.

9. Khalnayak 1993

In Bollywood, some movies are renowned for their villains who steal the show from the main protagonists. Khalnayak is one such example of such a film. The film, directed by Subhash Ghai, revolves around Sanjay Dutt's character Ballu, who is the primary antagonist, while Jackie Shroff portrays Inspector Ram, the main protagonist. Madhuri Dixit appears as the love interest for both the lead characters.

10. Bazigar 1993

Baazigar, released earlier in 1993, marked Shahrukh Khan's debut as an anti-hero in Bollywood, while the movie Darr, which released later in the same year, further strengthened his image as an anti-hero. Directed by Abbas-Mustan, Baazigar also stars Kajol and Shilpa Shetty in leading roles, and it was this film that earned Khan the moniker "Baazigar" in the industry.