The modern concepts of ‘situationship’ and ‘benching’ do not fully capture the depth of love that is considered eternal. True love believes that souls are meant to be together, and their love stories are written in the stars. As a result, no obstacle or obstacle can ultimately keep them apart, and no matter what challenges they face, they will be united again in this life or the next.
Bollywood is known for its romantic films, with iconic films often featuring star-studded lovers. Characters like Aman and Naina in ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’ and Shanti and Om in ‘Om Shanti Om’ have fought against death, social pressure and much more, making these films memorable.
If you are excited to feel the essence of love and be a part of such star-crossed lovers, we have compiled a list of 5 best Netflix movies with star-crossed lovers.
The five best Netflix movies with star-crossed lovers
1Kal Ho Na Ho (2003)
- imdb rating 7.9/10
- mold: Shahrukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Saif Ali Khan
- director: Nikhil Advani
True love often feels like magic and that is what happened when Aman entered Naina’s life in Kal Ho Na Ho. She took away all his problems and helped him get back his lost self-love and happiness, like a blessing meant just for him. His journey made us laugh and blush, and made us want to do something similar.
But as soon as he falls in love with her, he hides his terminal illness from her and rejects her despite loving her. Ultimately, their love, bonding and fun banter remained incomplete, leading to a bittersweet ending that left us wiping our tears.
2. Om Shanti Om (2007)
- imdb rating: 6.7/10
- mold: Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone
- director farah khan
Many poets believe that all great love stories remain incomplete and one such story of life and death is Om Shanti Om. The story spans two different time periods. Om, a junior film artiste, falls in love with popular actress Shantipriya and they both die in a fire.
Taking rebirth, Om seeks revenge on Shantipriya’s behalf. However, their love story remains tragic as Shantipriya’s soul has departed from the physical world, leaving us yearning for their union in the film.
3. Dil Se (1998)
- imdb rating: 7.5/10
- mold: Shahrukh Khan, Manisha Koirala
- director: Mani Ratnam
Love at first sight may seem impractical on the surface, but when two people are destined to meet, even a glance is enough to make someone fall madly in love. This idea is exemplified in the film Dil Se, where Amar, a journalist, falls in love with Meghna, unaware that she is a revolutionary. Despite her anonymity, he tries his best to stalk her.
Gradually, Meghna develops feelings for Amar, but she is unable to repay him due to her commitment to take revenge on Sarkar for her painful past. Her inner turmoil and personal ambitions prevent them from coming together. Ultimately, since they could no longer live together, they decided to end their lives together.
4. Tamasha (2015)
- IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
- Mould: Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone
- director: Imtiaz Ali
The concept of star-crossed love isn’t just a thing of the past; It remains relevant in every era. The film Tamasha is a coming of age story that revolves around the love between Ved and Tara. They meet in Corsica and decide to hide their true identities from each other in order to discover their true personalities, resulting in them falling in love.
However, upon reuniting and their true identities being revealed, Tara realizes that Ved is not the carefree boy she initially met, but a submissive version of herself. This change is attributed to his personality disorder, which becomes a major obstacle in his love story. Despite this, Tara’s love for Ved compels her to help him face his internal conflicts and act as his pillar of support. Eventually, the couple is reunited and achieve the happiness they hoped for.
5. Fitoor (2016)
- IMDB Rating: 5.4/10
- mold:Aditya Roy Kapur, Katrina Kaif
- director: Abhishek Kapoor
Some of the greatest love stories remain incomplete due to class differences and the plot of Fitoor is similar. The film starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Katrina follows the journey of Noor and Firdaus, who fall beautifully in love until their class differences and the latter’s mother become a hindrance.
Their love has to fight tough emotional manipulation and class differences for a long time until they decide to spend the rest of their lives together regardless of everything.
Watch these movies about star-crossed lovers to see how love conquers all. These movies will make you feel their love, excitement, happiness and heartbreak for a truly gratifying viewing experience. Take some time out in the evening and get ready to watch these movies that will reignite your faith in true love.
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