We’ve all been there before: scrolling through each streaming service to find the perfect romance film for the perfect vibe. Look no further than the immersive and vibrant world of Bollywood! From jaw-dropping scenic locations in the Swiss Alps to stunning traditional outfits that will make you want to redesign your entire wardrobe, it is a masterclass in high fashion, high drama, and pure aesthetic joy. If you are looking for films that wraps you up like a warm hug and makes your heart flutter, you are in the right place!

Jab We Met Free on Streaming

In this meet-cute Bollywood romance, Geet Dhillon is zany, gets herself into trouble, and won’t shut her damn mouth! At least that’s what Aditya Kashyap thinks. He’s the heir to a troubled company left by his father and reeling from his ex-girlfriend falling into the hands of another man. The two meet on a train heading to Delhi, but Aditya doesn’t have a ticket and the train conductor is on his way to resolve a seat dispute. Escaping trouble yet again, Gheet and Aditya forget their bags and only have each other in their mission to retrieve their belongings and reach their destinations. Desperately trying to reach her fiancé in waiting, Geet finds herself a possible suitor and her journey back home becomes increasingly more difficult as she soon finds herself having to choose between the two. Will Gheet’s blabbering mouth and infectious energy drive Aditya to escape another one of his realities or stick around to experience the curiosity of her whimsical self-loving mind? Only time will tell! 

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge on Netflix

Throwing it back to the 90s, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol graced our screens with an enemies-to-lovers story like no other. Simran dreams of one day finding her one true love, a man who caresses her cheek, serenades her with love songs, and isn’t afraid to admit his everlasting love for her. But, there’s one roadblock set in place to halt her from finding her dream man. Simran’s father had promised her hand in marriage to his best friend 20 years ago and he has sent a letter announcing his son is ready for marriage. Distraught from finding out, Simran tears her diary apart and sets out a plan to convince her parents that Europe won’t wait for her. Her bags are packed, her ticket is bought, and the last thing to do is to make it on the train on time with the help of certified troublemaker and ladies' man Raj Malhorta. Their adventure continues to Zurich, where a drunken night blurs lines and questions arise within their relationship. Will Simran follow her heart to Raj and ruin her father’s trust and friendship of twenty years or return home to follow her father’s orders? 

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham on Netflix

Brothers Rohan and Rahul come from a grand family of money, power, and family love. Fully devoted to his father’s life plan for himself, Rahul promises to steer clear of distractions and build the Raichand Empire to its fullest potential. Stepping out of the family compound and entering a local village, Rahul meets Anjali and soon falls for her charm and obliviousness, but there’s one objector: his father and the word tradition. Torn between two different class systems, Rahul is split between choosing love or following his father’s carefully crafted life plan. After coming home and overhearing a few family secrets, Rohan is set to bring the family back together and he won’t let anyone stop him. He meets the sassy fashion queen, Pooja, and together they devise a plan to find his brother and finally bring him home.

Kal Ho Naa Ho on Netflix

Naina Kapur is used to living life in survival mode. When her father passed away, Naina had no choice but to become the pillar of the house and with that came the weight of the world. Her life became grey and mundane with adult responsibilities until her neighbor Jaspreet entered the scene, reminding her that you have to live life for yourself to be happy. Forcing his way into a dinner invite, Jaspreet tries to impress her but is met with her doting best friend Rohit, who happens to be secretly in love with her. Battling for her attention and love, Rohit and Jaspreet go head to head to unleash and discover a looser and more vibrant Naina Kapur that’s been hiding under years of family pressure and self-doubt. 

Hum Tum on Netflix

In this enemies-to-lovers slow burn, Rhea Parkash and Karen Kapoor can’t miss each other. Whether they’re on their way to the airport, off to class, or passing each other at a family gathering, they’re going to bump into each other. After many coincidental run-ins, Rhea announces she’s off to marry the man of her dreams. She declares she won’t be the typical Indian wife who waits for her husband's beck and call, but her expectations don’t meet her reality, leading her to Karen yet again. Years come and go as Rhea and Karen push aside their feelings to pursue other suitors and reconnect to awaken their fun times and remember that what they have together is rare. Directed by Kunal Kohli, the film utilizes animated characters to show how women and men misunderstand each other time and time again. 

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Finally, Rani Mehra is excited to get married and start her life! Until her soon-to-be husband unleashes the bad news on her two days before her wedding. Panicking from his admission, her mind races to what her family and society will think of her failed engagement. Feeling alone, lost, and confused, Rani refuses to let her honeymoon go to waste and unknowingly starts a journey to discover who she is outside her family and hometown. Sheltered and timid Rani lands in Paris, France, the home of the twinkling Eiffel Tower and the city made for lovers without learning a lick of French. From almost getting robbed to getting emotionally drunk for the first time with her new friend and bunkmate Vijayalakshmi, she sets out on a path to self-love, self-discovery, and first times. Love isn’t just about finding another partner; it’s also about accepting and loving yourself to know your worth before meeting that special someone.

My Name is Khan on Peacock

Rizwan Khan meets hairdresser Mandira Rathod by chance when attempting to make a sale for his brother's herbal skincare products. Khan wants what his brother Zakir has: a wife, children to hug when you come through the door, and a place to call home. Life is hard enough living with Asperger's and finding a suitor is even harder when someone doesn’t understand day-to-day life with the disability. Mandira falls head over heels in love with his childlike personality and they build a family together, befriending the American family next door. Then, 9/11 hit and the world changed for Mandira and Rizwan. Viciously bullied and attacked by classmates for being Muslim, their son dies from a brutal, racist attack and Mandira is never the same. She declares the only way for Rizwan to earn her trust back is by marching to the White House to tell the President of the United States that he is not a terrorist. Determined to win her back and to prove to society that Muslims are just as human as anyone else, he refuses to take no as an answer. 

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai on Netflix

Best friends Rahul Khanna and Anjali Sharma are inseparable. They spend every waking minute with each other, whether it’s playing basketball or hanging out at college. In comes Tina Malhora, girly girl and fashionista, ready to steal Rahul’s heart in a matter of seconds. The problem? Anjali is secretly in love with her best friend and doesn’t know how to tell him. Feeling like Tina is competition and the insecurities that linger with jealousy, Anjali begins to fight for Rahul’s attention. Left heartbroken and disoriented, she leaves halfway through the semester and Rahul and Tina never hear from her again. Tina and Rahul have no choice but to move on and build a family, but complications arise during childbirth and Tina is no longer with them. Facing an enormous loss, his daughter seeks out Anjali at a summer dance camp where she works as a dance instructor. Split between her fiancé and college best friend, Anjali must make a choice.