Best Bollywood movies on Netflix that you can’t afford to miss

Check out our list of the best Bollywood films that are available for streaming on Netflix right now. OTT platforms have brought a revolution in the entertainment field. Instead of going to theatres for movies, movie buffs now mostly prefer to stay at home and watch their favourite movies online. In the recent times, Netflix has not only created some of the best content-driven films, but the digital platform has also acquired a plethora of some of the best Bollywood movies.

Best Bollywood movies on Netflix

1. Andhadhun (2018)

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Starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Radhika Apte, the black thriller comedy is directed by Sriram Raghavan. The movie has not only been appreciated and earned a good number at the box office, it has also wooed the audiences of Netflix. This dark comedy is no less than a Hollywood crime thriller.

2. Queen (2014)

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Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Queen’ is one of the best movies of her career. She has proved her mettle in acting with this movie. ‘Queen’ is the story that revolves around a girl who goes for a honeymoon alone after her fiancee refuses to marry her. This is one of the movies on Netflix that you shouldn’t miss.

3. Manto (2018)

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‘Manto’ can be considered as Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s one of the best performances till date. He played the role of controversial Indo-Pakistani writer Saadat Hasan Manto. The story depicts the problems he faced for his controversial writings.

4. Parmanu (2018)

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‘Parmanu – The Story Of Pokhran’ is a real-life story of a Nuclear Test conducted by India. Featuring John Abraham and Diana Penty, the movie is a must watch on Netflix.

4. Jab Harry Met Sejal (2017)

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Romantic movie lovers will love this movie on Netflix. The movie stars Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma. Director Imtiaz Ali has shot the movie in some great locations. Also, the dialogues of the movie are amazing.

5. Bareilly ki Barfi (2017)

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This is one of the best romantic comedies I have ever seen on Netflix. The movie is not like a typical rom-com. Ayushmann Khurrana, Rajkummar Rao and Kriti Sanon have given their best performances in the movie and they have been praised for it.

6. Pad Man (2018)

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‘Pad Man’ is the real story of Arunachalam Muruganantham who created a revolution by creating low-cost sanitary napkins for women. Akshay Kumar played the role of Arunachalam Muruganantham and through this movie, he gave a social message to the public. If you want to watch a movie related to a social issue, ‘Pad Man’ is a must watch.

7. Lust Stories (2018)

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Breaking all the stereotypes, director Zoya Akhtar and Dibakar Banerjee presented ‘Lust Stories’. It created a stir on social media due to some controversial scenes. It has strong content and the four stories are beautifully crafted with a strong star cast.

8. Half Girlfriend (2017)

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‘Half Girlfriend’ is an adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s book by the same name. If you have missed the movie, it is currently on Netflix. Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor’s chemistry is a must watch in the movie and it is one of the best romantic movies to watch.

9. Sanju (2018)

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Directed by Rajkummar Hirani, ‘Sanju’ is the biopic on Sanjay Dutt. Ranbir Kapoor played the role of Sanjay Dutt and this is by far one of the best performances of his career. The movie received an overwhelming response by critics and audiences alike. It also minted a good amount at the ticket window. The movie is currently streaming on Netflix and if you are a Ranbir fan, you can watch it over and over again.

10. Brahman Naman (2018)

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This is one of the best raunchy comedies that you can watch on Netflix. The story revolves around young men who try to win a quiz competition and hope to lose their virginity. This sex-comedy has matched Hollywood standards and it will tickle your funny bones for sure. It is a must watch with your friends on the weekends.

11. Brij Mohan Amar Rahe! (2017)

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‘Brij Mohan Amar Rahe!’ is an original Netflix movie which you should not miss if you love dark comedies. It is a story of a man who tries to fake his own death to escape the realities of his life and later, he is sentenced for his own murder.

12. Once Again (2018)

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‘Once Again’ is a love story of a middle-aged couple. Directed by India-born German filmmaker Kanwal Seth, the movie stars Shefali Shah and Neeraj Kabi. The movie reminds us of Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur starrer ‘Lunchbox’. The chemistry of these two veteran actors is the USP of ‘Once Again’.

13. Mom (2017)

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The Bollywood movie on Netflix is the last and 300th movie of the late actress Sridevi. Directed by Ravi Udyawar, ‘Mom’ is a story about a mother who avenges the crime that has been done with her step-daughter. It also stars Akshaye Khanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in pivotal roles. It was well received by the audiences and critics. It was produced by Boney Kapoor along with Zee Studios and it was released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam languages.

14. Udta Punjab (2016)

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‘Udta Punjab’ is one of the top movies to watch on Netflix. The movie was a blockbuster and the dialogues, the screenplay, the cinematography, the direction – everything was first rate.

15. Dear Zindagi (2017)

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Directed by Gauri Shinde, ‘Dear Zindagi’ hit the right chords of the audiences. The story revolves round Alia Bhatt who plays Kaira, a cinematographer. She seeks the help of a counselor Jehangir Khan (Shah Rukh Khan) who helps her to get over her depression. T

16. Pink (2016)

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‘Pink’ is a social thriller starring veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan, Tapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari and Andrea Tariang. The movie is based on a sexual assault of the three female characters. They were defended by a lawyer (played by Amitabh Bachchan) for their attempted murder on the assaulters. Directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, ‘Pink’ comes with a strong social message and it is one of the top movies on Netflix.

17. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (2019)

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‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga’ is currently streaming on Netflix and it is one of the best movies to watch with your family. The movie is about the same sex love of two females played by Sonam Kapoor and Regina Cassandra. The movie also stars Anil Kapoor, Juhi Chawla and Rajkummar Rao.

18. 2 States (2014)

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‘2 States’ is the adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s best-selling novel by the same name. The movie starred Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. The movie is about two lovers from different states and how their love culminates to marriage after lots of complications. For those who love romantic movies, this is a must watch.

19. Airlift (2016)

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No one knew about what happened in Kuwait in 1990, till ‘Airlift’ was released. Akshay Kumar played the role of businessman Ranjit Katiyal who helped 1,70,000 Indians to fly from Kuwait. They were trapped during a war. For those who love war dramas, you should not give this one a miss.

20. Shahid (2013)

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Directed by Hansal Mehta, ‘Shahid’ is a biopic on the death of a 33-year-old criminal defense lawyer Shahid Azmi. Rajkummar plays the main protagonist Shahid and he gives his best performance in it. If you love courtroom dramas, you should add this movie in your Netflix watch list.