15 Must-See Bollywood Romances Streaming on Netflix Right Now

1 Dil Se (1998)

Part of a trilogy by award-winning director Mani Ratnam (Roja and Bombay), this is a tragic love story between a civilian and a beautiful mysterious woman. The film includes exemplary performances by Manisha Koirala, Shah Rukh Khan, and is Priety Zinta's debut film. The highlight, however, is the haunting score by A. R. Rahman.

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2 Om Shanti Om (2007)

This film is for all those who believe in the power of afterlife. A clever and catchy remake of Karz (1980), this is a reincarnation thriller, a story of love gone wrong and justice served. Featuring excellent song and dance sequences, some set in the 1970s, Om Shanti Om was the debut film of Deepika Padukone.

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3 House Arrest (2019)

Can a person find love without leaving their home? This delightful and dark comedy explores what happens when one agoraphobic man's path crosses with a mysterious package and a journalist. This Netflix original is a refreshing, modern love story that left me feeling positive and hopeful.

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4 Barfi (2012)

A beautiful and underrated love story, Barfi is about a deaf and mute young man trying to find love. Billed as a comedy, the title role is played by the charming, Ranbir Kapoor and his two love interests are I'llena D'Cruz as an educated young woman who is to marry someone else, and Priyanka Chopra as a wealthy heiress with autism. This feel-good story is about finding love in the simplest joys: from washing muddy feet in running water to hitching a ride, and what it means to find the one that is just right for you.

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5 Paheli (2005)

A traditional Indian folklore set in Rajasthan about a lovelorn spirit that is enamoured by a beauty, this fun and charming film has a star-studded cast, catchy songs, and beautiful costumes to boot. The story centres around a young couple played by Shah Rukh Khan, and Rani Mukherjee who live as part of an extended family. Family duty pulls the couple apart in their early days of marriage and like any good folktale, the story gets more complicated from there.

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6 Fitoor (2016)

Based on Charles Dickens's Great Expectations, this movie is a must-watch for fans of the beautiful Tabu, who plays mother to Katrina Kaif, and inadvertently teaches her to be a heart-breaker. A good part of the movie was shot in Kashmir, in and around places of historical interest. Watch it for its soulful music with and lyrical folk tunes, the nuanced acting prowess of its cast, and striking backdrops of snow-laden landscapes.

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7 Delhi-6 (2009)

Starring Abhishek Bacchan, Sonam Kapur and veteran actor Waheed Rahman, this is movie is filled with soulful music and catchy score by ace composer A R Rahman. This story of self-discovery for an Indian-American young man, is an unlikely tale of appreciating different kinds of love – towards family, and elders, towards home versus homeland, the love of faith, and finding comfort in romantic love.

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8 7 Khoon Maaf (2011)

An underrated story of a femme-fatale's quest for love, this is a dark drama with a stellar cast, starring Priyanka Chopra in the lead role. This is an adaptation of author Ruskin Bonds's short story, Susanna's Seven Husbands. Susanna's quest to find true love takes increasingly dark twists and turns, enough to keep audiences guessing how the story will end and if she will ever find true love.

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9 Bareilly ki Barfi (2017)

This is a romantic comedy of falling in love from afar. The premise is simple: an author professes his admiration for a young woman by publishing it as a novel under someone else's name, but does not feel brave enough to share it with her. As the plot unfolds, the object of his affection finds the book – and the rest of the movie progresses through the comedy of revealing the truth. Light and airy, it is yet another simple and underrated love story.

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10 Jodhha Akbar (2008)

A historical romantic drama, this is a gorgeous film with a stellar and beautiful cast includes Hrithik Roshan as Mughal Prince Akbar and Aishwariya Rai Bacchan as the Hindu princess Jodha Bai. This is the 16th century tale of a political alliance turns into a soulful romance. The award winning film features lush settings, stunning costumes and jewellery, and captivating onscreen presence of its cast – leaving its audience wanting more.

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11 Guzaarish (2010)

A hauntingly beautiful love story emerges in Guzaarish, a film centreed around a paraplegic man and his quest to seek euthanasia, set in the backdrop of coastal Goa. Starring Hrithik Roshan as a captivating radio jockey, and Aishwarya Rai as his long-term nurse, this film explores the intensely charged relationship between a patient and his beautiful caregiver.

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12 Tanu Weds Manu (2011)

Starring the stunning Kanaga Ranaut as a bold young lady and Madhavan as a mild-mannered doctor, this story centres around the challenges of an arranged marriage . . . when the bride-to-be is in love with someone else. The movie is a rom-com filled with classic Bollywood twists and turns that will keep you reaching for more popcorn, and when the movie is done, you will find yourself humming its tunes.

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13 PK (2014)

This cute unconventional love story is between an alien, played by the incomparable Amir Khan, and a journalist, played by Anuskha Sharma. The film displays the complexities of India, from its many religious beliefs, practices, and sites – offering snapshots into urban and rural India from the lens of a hopeless romantic.

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14 Qarib Qarib Singlle (2017)

A love story that originates with navigating online dating, and then an unconventional friendship with a match. The movie is about seeking closure to past relationships to make room for new ones, and offers a light perspective on the somewhat daunting notion of finding a life partner over the web. The leads are played by Parvathy Thiruvothu and the late Irrfan Khan.

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15 Jaane Tu ... Ya Jaane Na (2008)

This is a sweet film about youthful college friendships that mean more than they appear, this film includes many catchy songs, and launched the careers of Imran Khan and Genelia D'Souza. Set entirely in Mumbai and containing plenty of comedic elements, this story appeals to the young and the young at heart.

Watch Jaane Tu ... Ya Jaane Na on Netflix.

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Bollywood Romance Movies on Netflix

15 Must-See Bollywood Romances Streaming on Netflix Right Now

1 Dil Se (1998)

2 Om Shanti Om (2007)

3 House Arrest (2019)

4 Barfi (2012)

5 Paheli (2005)

6 Fitoor (2016)

7 Delhi-6 (2009)

8 7 Khoon Maaf (2011)

9 Bareilly ki Barfi (2017)

10 Jodhha Akbar (2008)

11 Guzaarish (2010)

12 Tanu Weds Manu (2011)

13 PK (2014)

14 Qarib Qarib Singlle (2017)

15 Jaane Tu ... Ya Jaane Na (2008)

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1 Dil Se (1998)

2 Om Shanti Om (2007)

3 House Arrest (2019)

4 Barfi (2012)

5 Paheli (2005)

6 Fitoor (2016)

7 Delhi-6 (2009)

8 7 Khoon Maaf (2011)

9 Bareilly ki Barfi (2017)

10 Jodhha Akbar (2008)

11 Guzaarish (2010)

12 Tanu Weds Manu (2011)

13 PK (2014)

14 Qarib Qarib Singlle (2017)

15 Jaane Tu ... Ya Jaane Na (2008)

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