9 Best Indian Comedy & Drama Movies of All Time

One of the brightest, funny and fiery film adaptations is the directorial work of Indian cinema. It is not the first year that filmmakers have been delighting viewers with creative film masterpieces, which are always exciting and interesting to watch.

We have collected the best Indian movies to cry and laugh, and also put together an interesting selection for readers.

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15 best movies about love, to take the soul – the list is for you!

Indian films differ significantly from foreign films. Almost always, their plot is based on exciting events associated with touching love stories. In Indian comedies, in addition to the comedy genre, drama elements are often present. But the main characters never give up hope for the best, and try to find a way to save their love.

Musical performances, fiery songs and traditional dances are considered another integral part and distinctive feature of Indian cinema. Elements of the musical give the films a zest and originality, which attracts the attention of loyal fans.

1. Zita and Gita

Year of issue: 1972

Country of Origin: India

Director: Ramesh Sippy

Genre: Melodrama, drama, comedy, musical

Age: 12+

Main roles: Hema Malini, Sanjiv Kumar, Dharmendra, Manorama.

Two twin sisters, Zita and Gita, grew up in different families from early childhood. Soon after the birth, Gita was kidnapped by the gypsies, and Zita remained under the care of her own uncle.

Zita and Geeta (1972) ᴴᴰ – watch movie online

The sisters’ lives were vastly different. One lived in luxury and prosperity, and the other was forced to become a street dancer. But, after many years, by chance, the paths of the girls were closely intertwined. They met – and revealed the secrets of the past in order to change their destiny and become happy.

This is a touching story about the life of two sisters who became victims of human cunning and deceit. She will teach to honor family values ​​and show viewers how hard and cruel life can be without the support of close relatives.

2. The Undiscovered Bride

Year of issue: 1995

Country of Origin: India

Director: Aditya Chopra

Genre: Drama, melodrama

Age: 0+

Main roles: Kajol, Amrish Puri, Shah Rukh Khan, Farida Jalal.

At the behest of her father, who respects Indian traditions, the beautiful girl Simran is preparing for the upcoming engagement. Soon she will have to marry the son of an old friend of Pope Sing’s. Not daring to disobey her father, the daughter humbly obeys his will.

The Untrained Bride – watch movie online

However, a chance meeting with a cheerful, sweet and handsome guy Raj disrupts all her plans. The girl desperately falls in love with a new acquaintance, reciprocating his feelings. Now the couple in love will have to go through many life trials in order to prevent the engagement and keep their love.

The film was shot in the best traditions of Indian cinema, including a comedy plot. The film will show that there are no obstacles and barriers to true love, and will provide the audience with a pleasant viewing and a good mood.

3. Both in sorrow and in joy

Year of issue: 2001

Country of Origin: India

Director: Karan Johar

Genre: Melodrama, musical, drama

Age: 12+

Main roles: Jaya Bhaduri, Amitabh Bachchan, Kajol, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan.

Yashwardhan is an influential businessman living in luxury and wealth. He and his wife have a youngest son, Rohan, and an adopted child, Rahul. The brothers are very friendly and love to spend time together.

However, when the guys grow up, Rahul has to leave her father’s house. He goes against the will of his father and marries his beloved girl from a poor family – the beautiful Anjali.

And in sadness and in joy – trailer

Yash, angry at the act of his adopted son, who neglected family traditions and refused to marry an enviable bride, curses him and kicks him out of the house. 10 years later, an adult Rohan goes in search of his half-brother, vowing to find him and return home.

The film will tell you about true family values, teach you to respect the family and forgive loved ones.

4. Devdas

Year of issue: 2002

Country of Origin: India

Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Genre: Melodrama, drama, comedy, musical

Age: 12+

Main roles: Shah Rukh Khan, Bachchan Madhuri, Aishwarya Rai Dixit, Jackie Shroff.

Devdas is the son of an influential and respected man in India. His family lives in prosperity, and the boy’s life from an early age is filled with luxury, wealth and joy. When Devdas grew up, at the insistence of his parents, he went to London, where he was able to graduate.

After a while, returning to his native land, the guy met his first love. All these years, the charming girl Paro was waiting for her lover with devotion and selflessness, but now a huge gap has arisen between them.

Devdas – watch movie trailer online

The guy could not risk his status and position for the sake of happiness, showing cowardice and insecurity. He lost his only love forever, finding comfort in the arms of the courtesan Chandramukha. But this did not allow the hero to find peace and long-awaited happiness.

The film is filled with deep meaning, which will allow viewers to look at life differently, and will show that you should never renounce true love.

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5. Vir and Zara

Year of issue: 2004

Country of Origin: India

Director: Yash Chopra

Genre: Drama, melodrama, musical, family

Age: 12+

Main roles: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Preity Zinta, Kiron Kher.

The life of a young man, Vir Pratap Singh, is filled with trials and tribulations. For several years he has been a prisoner in a Pakistani prison, humbly withstanding the blows of a cruel fate and keeping a vow of silence. The reason for his silence is a tragic love story. The prisoner only agrees to share his mental anguish and anxiety with the human rights defender – Samia Sidikki.

Vir and Zara – song from the movie

Gradually, the representative of the law brings the guy to a frank conversation and learns the story of his life, where in the past there was happiness, joy and love for the beautiful girl Zara, who was engaged to another man.

The dramatic film will make viewers cry and empathize with the protagonist, who fought desperately and hopelessly for his love.

6. Beloved

Year of issue: 2007

Country of Origin: India

Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Genre: Drama, melodrama, musical

Age: 12+

Main roles: Rani Mukherjee, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor.

From a young age, the romantic guy Raj dreams of happiness and big, bright love. He hopes to meet a beautiful girl whom he will love with all his heart, and his feelings will be mutual.

Sweetheart – Movie Trailer

After a while, fate gives him a meeting with a beautiful girl Sakina. A stormy and passionate romance arises between the couple. Raj is truly in love and genuinely happy. However, soon the secret of the life of his beloved is revealed to him. It turns out that the girl already has love, and her feelings for the other guy are mutual.

The hero faces disappointment and betrayal, but decides to fight to the last for his only love.

Indian cinema will allow viewers to gain inspiration and self-confidence, demonstrating by the example of the heroes that you should never give up and you should always persistently move forward towards love and cherished happiness.

7. Villain (Demon)

Year of issue: 2010

Country of Origin: India

Director: Mani Ratnam

Genre: Drama, romance, action, thriller, adventure

Age: 16+

Main roles: Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Govinda, Chiyan Vikram.

Rebel leader Bire Munda is obsessed with revenge for his sister’s death. After devising a perfect plan for revenge on police captain Dev, he takes his wife Ragini hostage.

Demon – watch movie online

Having kidnapped the girl, the bandit goes into the impenetrable jungle to lure the enemy into a dangerous trap. Dev assembles a team and organizes the search for the trapped wife.

Meanwhile, Ragini tries to get out of the hands of the villain, but gradually love feelings arise between them. The heroine falls in love with Bir, facing a difficult choice – to save her family or keep true love.

A dynamic film with a gripping storyline, it touches on the theme of loyalty, betrayal and retribution. It is based on tangled events and a love triangle. The film was shot simultaneously in two versions – this one in Tamil (“The Demon”), and the version in Hindi (“Villain”).

8. As long as I’m alive

Year of issue: 2012

Country of Origin: India

Director: Yash Chopra

Genre: Drama, melodrama

Age: 12+

Main roles: Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma, Anupam Kher and Katrina Kaif.

Samar Ananda is a soldier who has dedicated years of his life to the Indian army. He leads a detachment of sappers, disarming explosives without fear or hesitation. Samar is not afraid to face his own death, selflessly doing dangerous work.

While I’m Alive – watch movie online

At the moment of completing the next task, the major helps the drowning journalist Akira to get out of the lake. After providing the victim with first aid, he gives her his jacket, where he accidentally forgets his personal diary. The girl, having discovered the find, reads with interest the notebook, which contains the history of the soldier’s life. So she learns about his unhappy love and vow, given forever.

Indian film helps viewers understand, no matter how cruel and unfair fate may be, one must always find the strength to live on.

9. When Harry Met Sejal

Year of issue: 2018

Country of Origin: India

Director: Imtiaz Ali

Genre: Melodrama, drama, comedy

Age: 16+

Main roles: Shah Rukh Khan, Bjorn Freiberg, Anushka Sharma, Matavios Gales.

Harry works as a guide and conducts city tours for visiting tourists. A man values ​​his freedom, being a frivolous and carefree person.

Clip “he is my summer” with Shah Rukh and Anushka for the movie “When Harry Met Sejal”

Once, during a regular excursion, Harry meets the beautiful girl Sejal. She is a spoiled selfish from a wealthy family. A new acquaintance asks the guide for help in finding a lost wedding ring, which she accidentally forgot somewhere in Europe.

Deciding not to miss the opportunity to receive a large fee, the hero agrees. Together with the girl, he sets off on a fascinating journey, which will turn into funny events, exciting adventures and true love for fellow travelers.

A funny Indian comedy with a light and unobtrusive plot will appeal to even the most sophisticated viewer.

TOP 9 films that you should definitely watch at least twice

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