Best Hindi Romance Movies

535 films · 239 with 3+ critic reviews

Love stories across every language and era, from the Bollywood epic to the small regional two-hander.

The best Hindi romance movies, ranked by aggregated critic score.

01Girls Will Be GirlsHindi · 2024“Female teenage sexuality has rarely been captured with this sensitivity and nuance in an…” — Anupama Chopra

7.3

8 criticsExceptional02Tanu Weds Manu: ReturnsHindi · 2015“The strong writing is complimented by equally strong performances. Deepak Dobriyal is…” — Anupama Chopra

7.1

43 criticsExceptional03LooteraHindi · 2013“Flaws notwithstanding, Lootera is of a standard that's inarguably higher than the…” — Sarit Ray

7.1

23 criticsExceptional04MakkhiHindi · 2012“By the end, I was clapping and rooting for the fly. How many films can get you…” — Anupama Chopra

7.1

15 criticsExceptional05Barfi!Hindi · 2012“This is a film made with love, bolstered by wonderfully etched vignettes, Ranbir Kapoor's…” — Anupama Chopra

7.0

15 criticsExceptional06Jab We MetHindi · 2007“Of the cast, none of the supporting performances is worth a wow. Shahid Kapur is boyish…” — Khalid Mohamed

7.0

8 criticsExceptional07OctoberHindi · 2018“Death is the finale for only the one who dies. October underlines this with melancholy…” — Namrata Joshi

6.9

33 criticsRecommended08Dum Laga Ke HaishaHindi · 2015“A welcome reminder of simple joys and sorrows of life, watch it with somebody you love.” — Anuj Kumar

6.8

40 criticsRecommended09Bajirao MastaniHindi · 2015“Sanjay Leela Bhansali returns with another visual spectacle that wilfully takes liberties…” — Namrata Joshi

6.7

42 criticsRecommended10Main Vaapas AaungaHindi · 2026“Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga offers a timely and thoughtful counter to the spate of…” — Manash Firaq Bhattacharjee

6.7

20 criticsRecommended11Rocket Singh: Salesman of the YearHindi · 2009“You'd much rather stick with this rare Rocket, than an yearlong racket that goes on in…” — Mayank Shekhar

6.7

9 criticsRecommended12Bajrangi BhaijaanHindi · 2015“This is an overblown, old-fashioned, feelgood film. But I recommend that you surrender,…” — Anupama Chopra

6.6

43 criticsRecommended133 IdiotsHindi · 2009“Book your tickets for consecutive shows because one viewing isn't enough to savour 3…” — Sarita Tanwar

6.6

6 criticsRecommended14Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2Hindi · 2025“Kapil Sharma is once again a man with many wives in this belated sequel; it's satire…” — Shilajit Mitra

6.6

5 criticsRecommended15RaanjhanaaHindi · 2013“Ranjhanaa is not perfect but it is heart-touching and very entertaining. And it is that…” — Shalu Dhyani

6.5

22 criticsRecommended16Jab Tak Hai JaanHindi · 2012“It helps enormously that the waiter is played by Shah Rukh Khan with charm turned on…” — Anupama Chopra

6.5

11 criticsRecommended17Wake Up SidHindi · 2009“Given the clichéd subject, most importantly, the coolness isn't fake: something most…” — Mayank Shekhar

6.5

8 criticsRecommended18Om Shanti OmHindi · 2007“Want to celebrate the crunch-popcorn-Manmohan Desai movies of yore? Then you've come to…” — Khalid Mohamed

6.5

7 criticsRecommended19Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram LeelaHindi · 2013“...could be for those who want to see cinema in its art form, without much giving thought…” — Martin D'Souza

6.4

31 criticsRecommended20Ek Main Aur Ekk TuHindi · 2012“The narrator, who's also the hero, suggests there are three kinds of kids in the world:…” — Mayank Shekhar

6.4

12 criticsRecommended21Dhadak 2Hindi · 2025“Dhadak 2 reminded me of 3 Idiots in two instances... That same feeling pops up more than…” — Rishabh Suri

6.4

14 criticsRecommended22HighwayHindi · 2014“Imtiaz skillfully creates moments that are at once, tender, funny and fragile. But my…” — Anupama Chopra

6.3

33 criticsRecommended23Zindagi Na Milegi DobaraHindi · 2011“While entertaining her audiences throughout, the writer-director, with a firm voice of…” — Mayank Shekhar

6.3

13 criticsRecommended24RockstarHindi · 2011“From its start, to the way it progresses, you can tell, the film's been through various…” — Mayank Shekhar

6.3

12 criticsRecommended25Ek Tha TigerHindi · 2012“Ek Tha Tiger is Salman Khan's best film since Dabangg. But because his last two films…” — Anupama Chopra

6.3

12 criticsRecommended26TamashaHindi · 2015“Tamasha could have been, but is certainly not, Imtiaz's best - I found it better than…” — Sweta Kaushal

6.2

42 criticsRecommended27Shuddh Desi RomanceHindi · 2013“Shuddh Desi Romance loses steam in the second half — it's almost as if, suddenly, Manish…” — Anupama Chopra

6.2

21 criticsRecommended28The Sky Is PinkHindi · 2019“Priyanka Chopra gives an effortless performance which emphasizes why she was sorely…” — Hindustan Times

6.2

14 criticsRecommended29Saheb, Biwi Aur GangsterHindi · 2011“This one is admirably inspired, is almost a sophomore effort. As you'd know, that's a…” — Mayank Shekhar

6.2

10 criticsRecommended30My Name Is KhanHindi · 2010“Forrest Gump in its scope, Rain Man in its approach, slightly convenient in its…” — Mayank Shekhar

6.2

4 criticsRecommended31Hasee Toh PhaseeHindi · 2014“There is no extra-melodrama, yet the movie is emotional. There are no crass jokes, yet it…” — Sweta Kaushal

6.1

37 criticsRecommended32Ae Dil Hai MushkilHindi · 2016“ADHM is the latest in the brand of cinema that isn't so much as plot driven as it is…” — Namrata Joshi

6.1

31 criticsRecommended33ChhichhoreHindi · 2019“The one-liners keep coming so that even when the film tests your patience – and let me…” — Anupama Chopra

6.1

19 criticsRecommended34Band Baaja BaaraatHindi · 2010“There's no proverbial chemistry between the leading couple, and that makes for a film of…” — Mayank Shekhar

6.1

13 criticsRecommended35Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa LagaHindi · 2019“Ek Ladki Ko Dekhi Toh Aisa Laga concedes the unlikelihood of entertainment to change…” — Raja Sen

6.1

15 criticsRecommended36PhotographHindi · 2019“More than anything else, this film is poetry. Photograph reminds us to believe in minor…” — Raja Sen

6.1

19 criticsRecommended37De De Pyaar De 2Hindi · 2025“Director Anshul Sharma rekindles the breezy energy of the original, but the fresh spin on…” — Anuj Kumar

6.1

13 criticsRecommended38Kuchh Bheege AlfaazHindi · 2018“Zain plays RJ Alfaaz and Shray essays the role of Archana's friend in the film who…” — Sweta Kaushal

6.1

9 criticsRecommended39Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem KahaaniHindi · 2023“It looks well-groomed and starts sounding politically correct by the end but RARKPK lacks…” — Anuj Kumar

6.1

9 criticsRecommended40Love Aaj KalHindi · 2009“Indian mainstream cinema has not seen a more contemporary love story. It's a complete…” — Sudhish Kamath

6.1

6 criticsRecommended41Humpty Sharma Ki DulhaniaHindi · 2014“DDLJ redux for a more practical and fun loving generation...” — Anuj Kumar

6.0

35 criticsRecommended422 StatesHindi · 2014“Try it if you have the patience! ...It is their natural charm, particularly Alia's…” — Anuj Kumar

6.0

38 criticsRecommended43RangoonHindi · 2017“At 167 minutes, Rangoon isn't only long but painful. And this isn't the pain of love. And…” — Rohit Vats

6.0

27 criticsRecommended44Sulemani KeedaHindi · 2014“Sulemani Keeda is a perfect example of a well-made, low-budget independent film. It's…” — Rohit Vats

6.0

21 criticsRecommended45Qarib Qarib SinglleHindi · 2017“QQS is a happy confluence of many things besides an absolutely entrancing, candid and…” — Namrata Joshi

6.0

20 criticsRecommended46Love Per Square FootHindi · 2018“Love Per Square Foot doesn't delve deep into matters of the heart, but it's a feel good…” — Rohit Vats

6.0

3 criticsRecommended47Max, Min and MeowzakiHindi · 2026“Director Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy subverts typical indie-drama expectations by weaving…” — Anuj Kumar

6.0

5 criticsRecommended48KaabilHindi · 2017“Kaabil is not extraordinary, but it has all the elements of a 'masala' potboiler. The…” — Rohit Vats

5.9

28 criticsMixed49Yeh Jawaani Hai DeewaniHindi · 2013“When the songs aren't playing, this is a daftly childish film, one where most actors act…” — Raja Sen

5.9

15 criticsMixed50Awarapan 2Hindi · 2026“The sequel overlooks what made Shivam compelling in the first place. Even if the action…” — Shreyas Pande

5.9

21 criticsMixed

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