Bollywood Movies To Binge-Watch For A Romantic At-Home Date

Are you planning an at-home date? Read our article for the list of best romcoms you can watch on your date.

Love, emotions, extravagance and everything in between: Bollywood somehow manages to sweep you off your feet with movies that include all of this. And what better way to break the ice with your bae than binge-watching some of the best Bollywood romantic movies ever? So, plan a romantic faux-outing right on the couch with the largest stash of popcorn you can get.
If you are looking for movie ideas to make your at-home date special, here’s what you got to stream, in no particular order:

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

This Zoya Akhtar’s movie is not just whimsical. It’s also profoundly atmospheric, which makes you fall in love with Spain and its beautiful locales. But, above all, it’s a journey that acquaints you with you. A story of three friends who drifted apart only to reunite on a road trip, ZNMD is the ne plus ultra of friendship movies.
Of course, its biggest strength is Farhan Akhtar’s poetry that resonated with almost every romantic soul out there. And that’s the reason it’s one flick you will definitely enjoy on a date night – thanks to the intimacy that the protagonists share with their love interests.

Barfi

Eight years on, and still no director could ever make a better love story of two unique yet too ordinary people. Anurag Basu really did make a marvel with this one. And its spot-on casting made most of the scenes heartwarmingly romantic. After all, it’s Priyanka Chopra’s tour de force – the story of an autistic girl, Jhilmil and a deaf-mute boy, Barfi.
Oh, and by the way: you are going to love the glorious 1970s era with ingenious cinematography that captured the true essence of Kolkata and Darjeeling. Now, for God’s sake, just share those popcorns!

The Lunchbox

In an era where online dating websites like Harimirch are making casual dates and hookups seem normal, this movie serves as a salient anecdote. But the irony here is that the leads of the film were not really looking for a romance. They just happened to find each other. And the credit goes to the lunchtime mix-up.
Any argument about Bollywood not being experimental enough with its romantic flicks should end pretty fast with a mere reference to this movie. When you have got performers like Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur, what else can you expect! Clearly, any plan of an elaborate movie date night is incomplete without one of the most enduring and almost unsurpassable Indian films.

Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (DDLJ)

If there’s one movie that has all the elements of being a cult in India, it’s DDLJ. The story of two young NRIs falling in love at a far-off land, their separation and then the union – everything is soul-stirring.
It’s an iconic movie that redefined relationship goals and somewhat set the bar higher for men when it comes to wooing women. And, it still runs the bar pretty high. So, when you get cozy with your special someone while watching this all-time Bollywood classic, do learn a move or two from the OG romance king – Shahrukh Khan.

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Ayan Mukherji’s film centred on the modern youth reinvented the perfect Mills & Boons romance that youngsters crave for. And besides characters that you can relate to and relationships you might have experienced in the past, this moving story about love, friendship, career and self-identity will take you to another world.
So, while you are at it, why don’t you make this movie adventure all the more amazing with someone special in your arms? The movie’s ability to make you look at love and unfulfilled wishes from a not-so-talked-about angle is undiminished. Not to miss Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone’s sizzling chemistry in one of their best movies together!

Jab We Met

Long considered an Imtiaz Ali masterpiece, Jab We Met is a beautiful portrait of a man whose destiny changes when he least expects it. This rom-com isn’t a niche film. It shows that real-life is no bed of roses and that you can overcome depression if you see the world from a different perspective.
It’s also a wise take on life’s bygones, infidelity and rebound love. Which is why it’s one perfect movie that should be on your list when you wish to spend a wonderful time with your beloved.

There are movies. Then there are Bollywood’s most romantic movies that tug at your heartstrings. These are the movies that make you cry, laugh and love like never before. Draw some inspiration from the movies listed above and make your at-home date all the more romantic. And who knows, Bollywood binge-watching may lead to some amorous opportunities for you!

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