Often, filmmakers create film characters that make people imagine themselves as their virtual companions. The audience is so impressed by their qualities that they look for the same qualities in their real life partners. In his article, we have compiled a list of those film characters who made women say ‘I wish my husband was like this’. read on!
7 Netflix Movie Characters Who Are Husband Material:
1. Sometimes happy and sometimes sad
- Star Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor Khan
- IMDb Rating:7.4/10
- Genre: Drama/Musical/Romance
- Director: Karan Johar
- Year of Release: 2001
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is a family drama film that showcases the strong bond the members share with each other. Among them was the devoted and loving Rahul Raichand (played by Shahrukh Khan), who took responsibility for the woman he loved. Even though he has to face the wrath of his strict father for loving a woman from a lower socio-economic group than him, he still takes her hand and marries her as promised. Knowing that his father was wrong in not accepting their relationship just because she was not equal to his social status, he runs away abroad and starts his own life.
2. Who are we to you?
- Cast: Madhuri Dixit, Salman Khan, Mohnish Bahl, Renuka Shahane, Reema Lagoo, Anupam Kher
- IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
- Genre: Comedy/Drama/Music/Romance
- Director: Sooraj Barjatya
- Year of Release: 1994
Still, who are we to you? Revolving around the love story of Prem and Nisha, the film has an understated character who makes women say ‘I wish my husband was like this’. Sooraj Barjatya portrayed Rajesh (played by Mohnish Bahl) as a responsible, mature, understanding and peaceful man who loved his wife very much. When he lost his life partner, his family forced him to marry his sister-in-law, but since he knew how sad it is to live away from the people we love, he tried to unite the two lovers. Tried his best so that they could stay together. Happily together.
3. devil
- Artists: Ajay Devgan, R. Madhavan, Jyothika, Janaki Bodiwala, Angad Raj
- IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
- Genre: Supernatural Horror
- Director: Vikas Bahl
- Release Year: 2024
Shaitan revolves around a loving and close-knit family of four who were living a happy life, until a stranger possessed the teenage daughter’s body. Seeing his little girl undergo mental and physical torture as instructed by a ruthless intruder, Kabir Rishi (played by Ajay Devgan) takes it upon himself to protect his family, no matter what. To defeat evil, he takes the noble path and goes to the depths of things to keep his family safe and healthy. He truly is some women’s dream man.
4. Oh My God 2
- Cast: Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, Yami Gautam, Pawan Malhotra, Govind Namdev
- IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
- Genre: Comedy/Drama/Satire
- Director: Amit Rai
- Release Year: 2023
The next name in this list of Netflix movie characters that women want as their husbands is OMG 2. Those who have watched the film would know how Kanti Sharan Mudgal (played by Pankaj Tripathi) supported her children and fought against the education system and society. To regain the trust and respect of your family members. When their teenage child does something that is taboo in the society, they understand his mental state and support him in learning about it instead of beating or scolding him. He is a simple man who can go to any extent to protect his family when needed.
5. Missing Ladies
- Cast: Nitanshi Goyal, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Srivastava, Chhaya Kadam, Ravi Kishan
- IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
- Genre: Comedy/Drama
- Director: Kiran Rao
- Release Year: 2023
Deepak Kumar (played by Sparsh Srivastava) is a young man who is restless and desperate to find his newly married wife with whom he has spent only a few days. When he goes to the mountains in search of Phool Kumari, he is judged for being a negligent husband. But in the end, he comes across as the most loving, understanding and caring man, who gave his all to his wife the day after their wedding in Lapata Ladies.
6. Billu
- Cast: Irrfan Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Lara Dutta
- IMDb Rating: 6.4/10
- Genre: Comedy/Drama
- Director: Priyadarshan
- Year of Release: 2009
Billu (played by Irrfan Khan), a barber living in Budbuda village, is a devoted husband who takes care of his wife Bindiya and their two children Gunja and Raunaq. Their lives change completely when a popular Bollywood star moves to their hometown to shoot a film. His association with celebrity made him a town favourite, but only for a short while. He remained quiet about his relationship with the actor, even when his own family members doubted him.
7. Mr. and Mrs. Mahi
- Star Cast: Rajkumar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor
- IMDb Rating: 6.0/10
- Genre: Drama/Sports
- Director: Sharan Sharma
- Release Year: 2024
Apart from having similar surnames, Mr and Mrs Mahi also had a common love for cricket. Seeing his wife’s hidden talent, husband Mahendra Agarwal (played by Rajkummar Rao) takes it upon himself to train her. Even though he faces internal conflicts, he eventually realizes his mistake and makes new efforts to help her succeed, with his wife cheering him on.
This concludes this list of Netflix movie characters that make women want them as husbands. Do you have something to add?
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