Children’s Day 2023: From Mr India to Koi Mil Gaya, Bollywood movies you can watch to celebrate the child in you

Aakruti Bagla

November 14, 2023
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Children’s Day celebrates the spirit of childhood and brings back numerous memories. Here’s having a look at must-watch Bollywood movies that will tug at your heartstrings.

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Children’s Day is celebrated on November 14, annually. It’s a day dedicated to celebrating the spirit of childhood and paying tribute to the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who was very fond of children. This day brings with it a nostalgia of heartwarming childhood memories and takes us on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Bollywood films have told several stories centred around children. In addition to inspiring and giving some vital lessons, the movies are also entertaining. On Children’s Day, let’s explore the innocent world by binge-watching some Bollywood movies.

10 Bollywood movies you can watch on Children’s Day

Chillar Party

The film, helmed by Nitesh Tiwari and Vikas Bahl, depicts a sweet bond between a group of kids and a stray dog. The kids meet an orphaned boy and his dog, and their love for the four-legged drives them to fight against the officials who want to get rid of all stray animals in the city.

Chillar Party

Bhoothnath

Director Vivek Sharma’s comedy horror film saw Amitabh Bachchan play a friendly ghost to child actor Aman Siddiqui. The film, which also stars Juhi Chawla in a pivotal role and spawned a sequel in 2014.

Bhoothnath

Koi Mil Gaya

In this 2003 sci-fi movie, Hrithik Roshan plays the character of Rohit, a physically mature adult with a childlike mind. He experiences a great deal of shame as a result of the boys his age making fun of his abnormalities. One fine day, he gets his father’s gadgets he invented to communicate with extra-terrestrials from outer space. However, he becomes friends with an alien and gets along with him amazingly. The story is a perfect blend of comedy, humour and entertainment, and is a must-watch for children of all ages.

Koi Mil Gaya

Taare Zameen Par

The film’s story is about a child Ishaan with the learning disability known as dyslexia. He further gets support of his professor looks him from a different vision and taps on his potential. The movie stars Aamir Khan and Darsheel Safary in lead roles. Taare Zameen Par subtly conveys an important message—that every child has a hidden talent, but it is crucial to discover it before it is too late.

Taare Zameen Par

Jajantaram Mamantaram

The fantasy land movie starring Jaaved Jaaferi, Gulshan Grover & Joy Fernandes was based on Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels. The adventurous affair revolves around Aditya who saves the tiny locals on a magical island called Shundi from an evil cannibal giant called Jhamunda. It was directed by Soumitra Ranade.

Jajantaram Mamantaram

Makdee

Before impressing us with the three Shakespeare adaptations, Vishal Bhardwaj made his directorial with Makdee. Featuring Shabana Azmi in the titular character, it narrates the story of a young girl (Shweta Basu Prasad) and her encounter with an alleged witch in an old mansion in the locality, which is believed to be haunted.

Makdee

Chachi 420

Directed and acted by Ulganayagan Kamal Haasan, Chachi 420 is a hilarious comedy, where the versatile star plays dual roles, one of a loving father Jai and the disguised nanny Laxmi Godbole. The transition of the legendary star between both the characters along with his impeccable comic timing, makes Chachi 420 an enjoyable affair.

Chachi 420

Mr India

The Hindi language superhero film tells the story of Arun Verma (Anil Kapoor), a kind-hearted violinist and philanthropist who finds a watch that grants him invisibility. Post that, it shows how he uses his superpowers for the betterment of the country and goes all out to defeat evil Mogambo (Amrish Puri) who wants to conquer the country.

Anil Kapoor and Sridevi starrer Mr India

My friend Ganesha

The movie starring Ahsaas Channa and Upasana Singh is an endearing tale for kids that teaches the lesson that god is always around. It shows how Ashu on a rainy night saves Lord Ganesha’s pet pride, a mouse and post that how he gets a companion cum friend in his form who resolves his loneliness.

My Friend Ganesha

Ta Ra Rum Pum

Ace car racer RV(Saif Ali Khan) and his wife(Rani Mukerji) have the world at their feet. But he has an accident and his world is turned upside down. How his children become couple’s source of strength to reclaim his lost glory makes it an interesting yet light-hearted watch.