Are you looking for good ideas to plan the perfect date with the one you love? Then what could be better than taking some inspiration from Hindi cinema? Movies have shown that love can be expressed in many different ways, be it fancy and elaborate ways or even the simplest of ways. Here are some Bollywood movies on Netflix that will provide some ultimate inspiration.
5 Bollywood movies on Netflix that will give you perfect date ideas:
1. Let the heart beat
- Running time: 2 hours 53 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7/10
- Movie Genre: Comedy/Drama/Romance
- Movie Star Cast: Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Anushka Sharma, Farhan Akhtar
- Director: Zoya Akhtar
- Writer: Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Farhan Akhtar, Javed Akhtar
- Year of Release: 2015
Dil Dhadakne Do on Netflix is the best option for first date inspiration. In the film, Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma’s characters Kabir and Farah meet during a cruise trip. They decide to go on a lunch date on land and then go cycling together. Both of them ask each other questions about their lives and it turns out to be a good and quick way to get to know each other.
2. This youth is crazy
- Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
- Movie Genre: Romance/Comedy/Drama
- Movie Star Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Kalki Koechlin, Aditya Roy Kapur
- Director: Ayan Mukherjee
- Writer: Ayan Mukherjee, Hussain Dalal
- Year of Release: 2013
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is a cult classic movie available on Netflix. There are many scenes in this rom-com that have settled in the hearts of the audience and one of them is the sunset scene. Ranbir Kapoor’s Bunny and Deepika Padukone’s Naina toured the city of Udaipur and then enjoyed the sunset. They also engage in some meaningful conversations during their time together, and that’s definitely a good idea for a date.
3. You will never get life again
- Running time: 2 hours 33 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
- Movie Genre: Adventure Drama/Romance
- Movie Star Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif, Kalki Koechlin
- Director: Zoya Akhtar
- Writer: Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Farhan Akhtar
- Year of Release: 2011
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is another Bollywood movie on Netflix that will give you a unique date idea. In the film, Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif’s characters, Arjun and Laila, take a long walk and then look at the stars for a while. Arjun even says to Laila, “Jeena koi tumse sikhe.” This is definitely the best way to spend some peaceful and romantic time with your partner.
4. Wake Up Sid
- Running time: 2 hours 12 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
- Movie Genre: Romance/Comedy
- Movie Star Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Konkona Sensharma, Anupam Kher, Supriya Pathak
- Director: Ayan Mukherjee
- Writer: Ayan Mukherjee, Niranjan Iyengar
- Year of Release: 2009
Are you not a fan of fancy dinners or parties for date night? Then you don’t have to worry, as Wake Up Sid taught us, “you, me and 2 cups of tea” is also enough. Ranbir Kapoor’s Sid makes bread and jam cake for Konkana Sensharma’s Ayesha and spends time with her as she does not want to be alone on her first birthday in a new city. Try this idea on your love’s next birthday!
5. Om Shanti Om
- Running time: 2 hours 48 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
- Movie Genre: Action/Comedy/Drama
- Movie Star Cast: Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal, Kirron Kher, Shreyas Talpade
- Director: Farah Khan
- Writer: Farah Khan, Mushtaq Shaikh, Mayur Puri
- Year of release: 2007
Shahrukh Khan’s Om set the bar very high with its typical Bollywood date for Deepika Padukone’s Shanti in Om Shanti Om. The entire Main Agar Kahoon song captured their date on the most beautiful film set with added effects. So are you planning to go on a movie date with your partner soon?
Are there any other Bollywood movies on Netflix that you would take date ideas from?
Also read: Meet the actor who tore up his engineering job letter for a career in films; Has worked with Shahrukh Khan and is married to a top Bollywood star.
