Bollywood is all about entertainment, and each year, its admirers are delighted in different ways! Bollywood has something for everyone, whether they prefer sci-fi thrillers, romantic comedies, or horror dramas.
But if you're overwhelmed with options, check out our blog of 43 must-watch good Hindi Movies on the greatest Hindi films ever!
1 Hera Pheri
Hera Pheri easily earned a spot on the list of Bollywood's greatest comedies because of its unique narrative and top-notch acting.
The cast of Welcome is intriguing; Feroz Khan and Anil Kapoor are reunited on television after a 20-year absence. There are also Nana Patekar and the incredibly gifted Paresh Rawal. And how can we forget Akshay Kumar, the King of Comedies.
Although Nana Patekar manages to steal every scene, every performer in the film is in top form. A few amusing situations in the film also bring the house down.
This hindi Movie, is a must-watch!
2 Welcome
The characters were so well developed, and the narrative held your attention. This good hindi movie is so amazing, specially the funeral scene will make you hold your ribs while laughing.
3 Gangs of Wasseypur
Anurag Kashyap produced and directed the two-part criminal drama Gangs of Wasseypur in 2012; he also wrote the screenplay with Zeishan Quadri. centred on the Dhanbad coal mafia (Mafia Raj) and the undercurrents of politics, retribution, and power conflicts between three crime groups.
Sardar sets out to exact revenge on Ramadhir Singh, a clever politician and mining tycoon, who killed his father. Many unsolved family disputes arise during the subsequent war, causing turmoil.
This hindi movie is just so good.
4 Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
A bashful boy named Mudit is able to win Sugandha over, and the two decide to wed. Prior to the wedding, they learn that he has erectile dysfunction, which causes a rift in their relationship.
Ayushmann Khurrana has a talent for choosing films with unusual themes. This movie keeps you entirely interested, with the exception of the last 15 minutes, during which the drama becomes too intense to be realistic.
5 Tanu Weds Manu series
Although Kangana and Madhavan are the film's principal actors, it feels as though they are the true stars. The dialogue in this film was direct, and the lead female character was a badass. Another one of those uncommon Bollywood films where the follow-up was superior to the original.
6 Ranjhanna
Aanand L. Rai and Himanshu Sharma collaborated on the 2013 Hindi-language romance drama film Raanjhanaa. Under the auspices of Eros International, Krishika Lulla is the film's producer. It has Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Swara Bhaskar, Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol, and Dhanush as the main cast. Dhanush makes his film debut in Hindi with this one.
Kundan, portrayed by actor Dhanush, is deeply passionate about his home city of Banaras and for Zoya. It shows him as a small boy, a teen, and then an intelligent adult.
7 Piku
This film gave a pretty accurate representation of everything Bengali and growing up with a codependent mom. You can identify to the scenarios in the movie so well because it deals with things like old age, digestive problems, etc. Additionally, it was one of Deepika's best performances.
8 Hindi Medium
Irrfan Khan playing a comedic part as opposed to the often intense or serious roles he is typically related with was a welcome change. And in a plot that was so well-written, he was as adept at playing the comic role.
9 Bareilly Ki Barfi
After a time when Bollywood's main comedic offerings were the terrible Housefull and Golmaal series, Bareilly Ki Barfi was a welcome change. Rajkummar Rao once again dominated this film, as he has in every other one in which he has acted.
In the story, which is set in the little village of Bareilly, Bitti is a rebellious young woman who refuses to be coerced into marriage. When she meets Pritam Vidrohi and Chirag Dubey, her life changes.
10 Qarib Qarib Singlle
This movie demonstrated that humour and romance are not just for young couples. The type of romantic comedies that exemplify practical romance are great to watch, regardless of the "period" to which you belong.
11 Namastey London
There are numerous scenes in this film that will make you laugh out loud or feel a newfound sense of patriotism, starting with Katrina Kaif's introduction to country life and ending with the famous rugby match. It certainly helps that Himesh Reshammiya provided one of the best soundtracks ever and that Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif look fantastic together.
12 English Vinglish
The housewife, who makes up the largest audience in Indian cinema but is frequently ignored by directors, was highlighted in this film.
Even if the issues an Indian housewife faces may not seem particularly serious to the rest of the family, this does not mean that they should be minimised.
13 Bawarchi
This is a movie plot that Bollywood has attempted to replicate numerous times, but nothing even comes close to the original. It is another masterpiece by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
The Sharma family, led by Shivnath (Harindranath Chattopadhyay), is so vehemently combative that they have been able to drive away every chef they have ever hired. No one anticipates the tenacious young chef Raghu (Rajesh Khanna) to be around for very long. To their astonishment, he turns out to be surprisingly good at meeting everyone's individual demands. As soon as they start to believe that he would save them, all of the jewellery vanishes without a trace.
14 Bheja Fry
Can anyone else express annoyance in such a funny way as Rajat Kapoor?
Is there anyone who can be as obnoxiously funny as Vinay Pathak?
Every single time, this movie will have you in fits of laughter and exasperation.
15 Padosan
Given how many classic films are included on this list, it is simple to conclude that Bollywood had a superior sense of comedy in the past. Nothing more than this romantic comedy demonstrates it.
Sunil Dutt's character, Bhola, is desperately in love with Saira Banu's character, Bindu, but he lacks the means and charisma to win her over. Instead, he and his successful vocalist friend Guru (Kishore Kumar) come up with a plan: Bhola appears to serenade Bindu while actually just lip-syncing to Guru's music. The scheme succeeds, as Bindu falls in love with Bhola after being mesmerised by his alleged singing prowess, until she eventually learns the truth.
16 Wake Up Sid
Despite the fact that you see mirrors of your own youth in the spoiled Ranbir Kapoor, who has a passion for everything but schoolwork, this coming-of-age drama manages to make you smile the entire time.
17 Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Few films have been able to portray the transition of 20-year-old youth into 30-year-old adults as elegantly as this one.
While on a hike together, Naina falls in love with Kabir but holds back from telling him. They quickly drift apart but eventually cross paths at a friend's wedding.
18 Chashme Buddoor (1981)
After declining her father's six marriage proposals, Seema departs for Goa. When Jai and Omi learn that their friend Sid is dating her, they devise a terrible plot after failing to win her over.
In the past, Bollywood surely had a better sense of humour! The plot is particularly compelling, all of the actors have excellent comic timing.
19 Jab We Met
No matter how many times you watch this film, the circumstances in it never fail to make you laugh. It is undoubtedly one of the best romantic comedies ever filmed.
20 Queen
This straightforward tale may be about Rani's (Kangana Ranaut) transformation, but it also makes for the ideal movie to watch when you need a pick-me-up. And perhaps Rani's innocent perspective was what brought humour to circumstances that you wouldn't have thought were humorous.
21 Chachi 420
Given that Robin Williams portrayed the lead in the original Mrs. Doubtfire, Kamal Haasan's performance in the movie was an accomplishment. The best thing about this film, though, is that it emphasised situational comedy rather than depending on a tired gag like cross-dressing.
22 Jaane Bhi do Yaaro
With the exception of this iconic masterpiece, Bollywood most certainly does not produce excellent caustic humour. This movie still holds up today thanks to its epic retelling of the Mahabharat!
23 Gol Maal (1979)
The master of straight-faced humour was Amol Palekar. Despite having a straightforward plot and a focus on false identities, this film managed to present a laughing riot.
24 Dil Chahta Hai
Every time you watch this movie, you find yourself wanting to organise a group trip to Goa. This film demonstrated that slapstick jokes and humorous conversation don't necessarily compare, with the former being funnier and more memorable.
25 Dil Dhadakne Do
Zoya Akhtar is the best at portraying the problems that the wealthy and famous families face. Dil Dhadakne Do demonstrated that status is irrelevant when it comes to parental pressure, gender bias, sibling devotion, and cousin revelry. Likewise, the excellent sequence in which Farhan Akhtar speaks for feminism.
26 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Although this film seems like the ideal advertisement for Spain tourism, it is also filled with humorous moments that remind you that no matter how successful you become, nothing compares to the delight of playing foolish pranks on your pals when you're a kid.
27 3 Idiots
If you are a product of the faulty Indian educational system, you can relate to this movie without being an engineer. Although there is much to be learned from the film, Chatur's speech and the phrase "All Izz Well" are what you remember long after it is over!
28 Dear Zindagi
This is a film that excels in every way: great writing, top-notch acting, captivating tunes, and dialogue that lingers in your mind long after the credits have rolled. Every time you view this movie, you'll come away with a new insight and a nice sensation in your heart.
29 Munna Bhai M.B.B.S
The movie that gave us the brilliant character of Dr. Asthana and brought back Sanjay Dutt and bromances.
Munna, a criminal, aspires to become a doctor like his father, who has always wanted to. He enrols himself in a medical college with the assistance of his sidekick Circuit and irritates Dr. Asthana to no end.
This hindi movie is a must watch.
30 Chupke Chupke (1975)
There was Hrishikesh Mukherjee, who made some of the best films ever. Like usual, the tale was the star of the movie, but Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan were hilarious as always!
31 Andaz Apna Apna
How can you not mention this comedic icon when discussing comedy and Crime Master Gogo!
Rajkumar Santoshi and Vinay Kumar Sinha worked together to produce the comedy Andaz Apna Apna in 1994. The film's major actors are Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karishma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, and Shakti Kapoor.
Even if things may be crazy in real life, they can never be as perplexing as trying to figure out who the actual Teja is and "mark kidhar hai?"
32 Khosla Ka Ghosla
The genius of this film rests in how it avoided using even one common comic humour. The story was interesting, the acting was excellent, and the casting was superb.
33 Anek
Anubhav Sinha wrote and directed the action-thriller movie Anek in 2022. He also co-produced it with T-Series. The main character of the movie is a government police secret agent official who is dispatched to India's Northeast to broker a truce between the Indian government and the North East separatist factions, who also want to leave India.
Anek, a film set in Northeast India, opens with Aido being subjected to racist insults by police officers when they are searching a pub. She is an aspiring boxer, and we quickly discover that she aspires to play for India by making the national squad.
34 Pyaasa (1957)
Pyaasa is a 1957 Indian Hindi drama movie that Guru Dutt both directed and produced. It centres on the disillusioned Urdu poet Vijay, whose writings are derided by publishers for writing about societal themes rather than romantic subjects.
Pyaasa, is one of the select few movies that endure in memory thanks to its dreamlike quality, timeless black and white imagery, understated acting, clever storytelling, and poetic melodies. The movie delivers a compelling and timeless tale of disillusionment in addition to its striking assessment of the dark side of human nature and sheer beauty.
35 Dangal
Khan plays Mahavir Singh Phogat in the movie, a pehlwani amateur wrestler who develops Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari into India's first elite female wrestlers.
Despite the current social stigmas, former wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat chooses to prepare his daughters for the Commonwealth Games in order to realise his dream of winning a gold medal for his nation.
36 Thappad
Amrita struggles throughout the movie to "forget it and move on," despite everyone's advice, and her journey is entwined with that of Netra and the Sabharwals' maid, Sunita, who also discovers that their husbands have wronged them. Her actions give them the courage to face their issues and find answers. The movie also includes brief glimpses into the lives of Sania, Amrita's dancing pupil, and Shivani Fonseca, Amrita's next-door neighbour and single mother of a small daughter.
37 Parched
The tale of four ladies in a Gujarati desert village is called Parched. Numerous societal ills, including long-standing customs and practises of patriarchy, child marriage, dowry, marital rapes, and physical and mental abuse, plague the village and society.
Four women in Gujarat discuss men, sex, and life as they each battle their own problems.
38 Pink
Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury wrote and co-directed the 2016 Indian legal thriller film Pink in Hindi.
After being harassed, Minal attempts to report the politician's nephew in an FIR with the help of her friends. Deepak, a former attorney, assists them in defending the case when it is manipulated in the ensuing court.
39 Udta Punjab
Abhishek Chaubey and Sudip Sharma collaborated on the 2016 Indian criminal drama film Udta Punjab, which they also wrote and directed. It is loosely based on and centres on drug misuse among young people in Punjab, India, and the myriad conspiracies that surround it.
40 Satyagraha
In 2013, Prakash Jha created the political play Satyagraha. Ambikapur's former principal and retired teacher Dwarka Anand, an optimist, resides there with his engineer son Akhilesh and daughter-in-law Sumitra. Manav, a close friend of Akhilesh, is a driven businessman. Manav treasures his friend Akhilesh, who passes away unexpectedly in a road accident caused intentionally by Sangram Singh, the minister Balram Singh's brother, who, unbeknownst to everyone of India, is the perpetrator of Akhilesh's murder. Despite submitting daily petitions to the government office, Sumitra, Akhilesh's wife, is not eligible for compensation, according to Balram Singh. Dwarka slaps the DM out of anger and is then sent to jail.
Using social media, Manav launches a campaign to have him released. She enlists Yasmin the journalist and Arjun Singh.
With all these unpredictable scenarios, this hindi movie is an overall rollercoaster ride.
41 Kahaani
Sujoy Ghosh co-wrote, co-produced, and directed the 2012 Indian thriller Kahaani. It features Vidya Balan as Vidya Bagchi, a pregnant woman who is looking for her missing husband in Kolkata during the Durga Puja season with the help of Inspector General A. Khan and Assist Sub-Inspector Satyoki "Rana" Sinha.
42 A Wednesday
Neeraj Pandey wrote and directed the 2008 Indian thriller A Wednesday in Hindi. The movie, which takes place on a Wednesday between 2 and 6 p.m., features a police commissioner who is getting ready to retire telling the story of a series of incidents that took place that Wednesday. There is no written record of the occurrence because only he and the other people who were involved, both voluntarily and involuntarily, are aware of what happened and how it affected everyone who was involved.
43 Gangubai Kathiawadi
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is the director of the 2022 Hindi-language biographical crime drama film Gangubai Kathiawadi, which he also co-produced with Jayantilal Gada. Ajay Devgn has a lengthy cameo appearance in the movie, which also stars Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz, Indira Tiwari, Seema Pahwa, and Alia Bhatt as the title character.
The movie is partially inspired on the biography of Ganga Jagjivandas Kathiawadi, also known as Gangubai Kothewali, whose narrative was chronicled in S. Hussain Zaidi's book Mafia Queens of Mumbai. A modest girl from Kathiawad who had no choice but to accept destiny's ways and make it work in her favour is portrayed rising to prominence in the movie.
Have a happy movie ride!
