A therapeutic road-trip film set in Spain that teaches audiences to let go of their fears, baggage, and workaholism. Beautifully shot and deeply philosophical, it encourages viewers to live their lives to the fullest. Summary Checklist Movie Title Primary Genre A Andaz Apna Apna B C Chupke Chupke D Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge E Ek Tha Tiger Action / Spy F Social Drama G Gangs of Wasseypur Crime Thriller H Hera Pheri I Sports Drama J Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar Coming-of-Age K Mystery Thriller L Period Sports M Mughal-e-Azam Historical Romance N Black Comedy O Crime Drama P Slice-of-Life Q Comedy Drama R Rang De Basanti Patriotic Drama S Action / Masala T Taare Zameen Par Family Drama U Indie Drama V Vicky Donor Romantic Comedy W Wake Up Sid Coming-of-Age X X: Past Is Present Experimental Y Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Romance Drama Z Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Buddy Drama
Sriram Raghavan Why it’s the best: This neo-noir crime thriller redefined suspense in Bollywood. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana as a blind pianist who accidentally witnesses a murder, Andhadhun is a twisted, hilarious, and shocking masterpiece. It won the National Film Award for Best Hindi Film and remains a gold standard for storytelling.
G — Gangs of Wasseypur came roaring in description: gritty, chaotic, and alive—Aarya warned Riya it wasn’t for children but praised its raw storytelling. hindi movies name from a to z best
A cult classic comedy starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan. It’s a hilarious ride of mistaken identities and iconic characters like Crime Master Gogo.
A deeply moving drama about a successful NASA scientist who returns to a rural Indian village to find his roots. It explores patriotism through community development and social responsibility. T — 3 Idiots (2009) A therapeutic road-trip film set in Spain that
Why Watch: Kamal Haasan delivers a defining performance as a crime lord in this critically acclaimed film. Genre: Drama/Thriller
Why Watch: A cult classic. The comedic timing of Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar, and Suniel Shetty is unmatched. Genre: Sports/Drama Starring Ayushmann Khurrana as a blind pianist who
A critically acclaimed coming-of-age film that made waves at the Cannes Film Festival. It follows a young boy expelled from boarding school who must return home to a strict, abusive father and pursue his dream of becoming a writer against all odds. V – Vicky Donor (2012)
The quintessential modern Bollywood movie celebrating friendship, heartbreak, career ambition, and love. It perfectly captures the spirit, confusion, and travel dreams of the millennial generation. Z — Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
Zoya Akhtar Why it’s the best: The ultimate road-trip/ bucket-list film. Three friends (Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol) go on a bachelor trip to Spain. It is about facing your fears (deep-sea diving, skydiving, etc.), poetry, and living life to the fullest. It is visually stunning, funny, and life-affirming.