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1. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.
Votes: 48,236
2. Made in Heaven (2019– )
TV-14 | 50 min | Drama, Romance
It is the story of two wedding planners in Delhi, where tradition jostles with modern aspirations against the backdrop of big fat Indian weddings revealing many secrets and lies.
Stars: Sobhita Dhulipala, Arjun Mathur, Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin
Votes: 14,388
3. Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023)
TV-14 | 135 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Ahana, Neil and Imaad are three friends in their 20s trying to find meaning in the digital age. They lean on each other as they navigate complexities of relationships and self-discovery.
Director: Arjun Varain Singh | Stars: Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Adarsh Gourav, Kalki Koechlin
Votes: 29,296
4. Dahaad (2023– )
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sub-inspector Anjali Bhaati investigates a series of deaths where women are found in public bathrooms. The deaths first appear as suicides but as the investigation progresses, Bhaati realizes that there's a serial killer on the loose.
Stars: Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Varma, Gulshan Devaiah, Sohum Shah
Votes: 13,883
5. Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
Not Rated | 183 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Three inseparable childhood friends are just out of college. Nothing comes between them - until they each fall in love, and their wildly different approaches to relationships creates tension.
Director: Farhan Akhtar | Stars: Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity G Zinta
Votes: 75,943 | Gross: $0.30M
6. Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996)
R | 114 min | Crime, Drama, History
Two female friends become sexual rivals at maturity.
Director: Mira Nair | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Sarita Choudhury, Indira Varma, Ramon Tikaram
Votes: 11,383 | Gross: $4.11M
7. Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012)
Not Rated | 140 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Inspector Surjan Shekhawat, who is dealing with a depressing past, has to investigate a high profile murder case, deal with his crumbling marriage and use the help and solace of a prostitute by the name of Rosie.
Directors: Reema Kagti, Priyamvada Narayanan | Stars: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Votes: 45,189 | Gross: $2.71M
8. Bride & Prejudice (2004)
PG-13 | 122 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
A modern adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride and Prejudice, that features the lives of four unmarried daughters in an Indian family.
Director: Gurinder Chadha | Stars: Martin Henderson, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Nadira Babbar, Anupam Kher
Votes: 21,692 | Gross: $6.61M
9. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
Not Rated | 155 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Three friends decide to turn their fantasy vacation into reality after one of their friends gets engaged.
Director: Zoya Akhtar | Stars: Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif
Votes: 86,187 | Gross: $3.11M
10. Lust Stories (2018)
TV-MA | 120 min | Drama, Romance
Four short films by four of India's biggest directors exploring love, sex and relationships in modern India.
Directors: Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap | Stars: Kiara Advani, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar, Neil Bhoopalam
Votes: 13,240
11. Gully Boy (2019)
Not Rated | 154 min | Drama, Music, Romance
A coming-of-age story based on the lives of street rappers in Mumbai.
Director: Zoya Akhtar | Stars: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Vijay Raaz
Votes: 43,879 | Gross: $5.57M
12. The Namesake (2006)
PG-13 | 122 min | Drama
American-born Gogol, the son of Indian immigrants, wants to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers, despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways.
Director: Mira Nair | Stars: Kal Penn, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Jacinda Barrett
Votes: 21,798 | Gross: $8.66M
13. The Archies (2023)
TV-14 | 141 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Set in 1960s India, Archie and the gang navigate romance, friendship and the future of Riverdale as developers threaten to destroy a beloved park.
Director: Zoya Akhtar | Stars: Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina
Votes: 52,526
14. Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)
Not Rated | 170 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The Mehra family must contemplate over their way of living and their love lives while on a cruise celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary.
Director: Zoya Akhtar | Stars: Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ranveer Singh
Votes: 19,976
15. Lakshya (2004)
Not Rated | 186 min | Action, Drama, Romance
An aimless, jobless, irresponsible grown man joins the army and matures into a battlefield hero.
Director: Farhan Akhtar | Stars: Hrithik Roshan, Preity G Zinta, Amitabh Bachchan, Om Puri
Votes: 25,612 | Gross: $0.75M
16. Jee Le Zaraa
Drama | Pre-production
Revolving around a road-trip taken by the three female protagonists.
Director: Farhan Akhtar | Stars: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Ishaan Khattar
17. The Sky Is Pink (2019)
143 min | Drama, Romance
Based on the love story of a couple spanning 25 years and told through the lens of their spunky teenage daughter Aisha Chaudhary, who was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis.
Director: Shonali Bose | Stars: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Farhan Akhtar, Zaira Wasim, Rohit Saraf
Votes: 9,839
18. Luck by Chance (2009)
Not Rated | 156 min | Drama
When Vikram gets tapped to play the male lead in a Bollywood film, he can't believe his luck. But it may ruin his relationship with his girlfriend.
Director: Zoya Akhtar | Stars: Farhan Akhtar, Konkona Sen Sharma, Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia
Votes: 11,069 | Gross: $0.36M
19. Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003)
120 min | Drama
Set in the backdrop of Indian Emergency 1975, the story revolves around 3 friends whose lives changes drastically after the turn of events.
Director: Sudhir Mishra | Stars: Kay Kay Menon, Shiney Ahuja, Chitrangda Singh, Ram Kapoor
Votes: 5,310
20. Eternally Confused and Eager for Love (2022– )
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
An awkward 24-year old named Ray, navigating through life with the help of his 'inner voice'.
Stars: Vihaan Samat, Jim Sarbh, Dalai, Devika Vatsa
Votes: 2,378
21. Kaun Banega Crorepati? (2000– )
60 min | Game-Show
An Indian version of the popular quiz show, "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Contestants start off with easy questions, but as they move forward the questions get more and more challenging.... See full summary »
Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Kapil Sharma
Votes: 4,288
22. Koffee with Karan (2004– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Celebrity host Karan Johar gets up close and personal with various Bollywood personalities and discusses their major career milestones.
Stars: Karan Johar, Kareena Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor
Votes: 4,869
23. Ghost Stories (2020)
TV-MA | 144 min | Horror, Thriller
The winning team of "Lust Stories" reunites to tell some spine-chilling tales. "Ghost Stories" is a 2020 Indian anthology horror film consisting of four short film segments.
Directors: Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap | Stars: Janhvi Kapoor, Surekha Sikri, Amruta Subhash, Vijay Varma
Votes: 5,907
24. Made in Hollywood (2005– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Talk-Show
"Made In Hollywood" provides an inside look at the new movie and DVD releases, bringing superstar talent and Hollywood magic to you.
Stars: Kylie Erica Mar, Julie L. Harkness, Patrick Stinson, Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay
Votes: 449
25. Bombay Talkies (2013)
Not Rated | 127 min | Crime, Drama
One hundred years of Hindi cinema is celebrated in four short stories showcasing the power of film.
Directors: Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap | Stars: Rani Mukerji, Randeep Hooda, Saqib Saleem, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Votes: 5,777
26. Gold (I) (2018)
Not Rated | 151 min | Drama, History, Sport
The journey of a man who was instrumental in making India win its first Olympic gold medal as a free nation.
Director: Reema Kagti | Stars: Krishan Tandon, Hubertus Geller, Siddharth Kher, Sheldon Redden
Votes: 14,770
27. Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007)
Not Rated | 118 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Six newly-married, diverse, honeymooning couples face marital bliss and discord, finding out more about themselves, their significant others and life in this happy-go-lucky, quirky drama.
Director: Reema Kagti | Stars: Abhay Deol, Minissha Lamba, Boman Irani, Shabana Azmi
Votes: 2,939
28. Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013–2016)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Every episode starts with stage act of Kapil Sharma and various characters and then Kapil take one or more celebrity interview with co-actors.
Stars: Kapil Sharma, Kiku Sharda, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Ali Asgar
Votes: 5,724
29. Armaan (2003)
Not Rated | 158 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Dr Aakash Sinha has to marry a spoiled brat Sonia.By sacrificing his love for Dr Neha to full the dream of his late father Dr Siddarth Sinha.
Director: Honey Irani | Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Preity G Zinta, Gracy Singh
Votes: 1,210 | Gross: $0.30M
30. Words with Gods (2014)
133 min | Drama
The first of four installments in the groundbreaking Heartbeat of the World anthology film series. Comprised of several short films by some of the world's most exciting directors, Words ... See full summary »
Directors: Guillermo Arriaga, Hector Babenco, Álex de la Iglesia, Bahman Ghobadi, Amos Gitai, Emir Kusturica, Mira Nair, Hideo Nakata, Warwick Thornton | Stars: Yaël Abecassis, Demián Bichir, Richa Chadha, Inma Cuesta
Votes: 480
31. Rajma Chawal (2018)
117 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
An internet-rookie father attempts to use social media to enhance his faltering relationship with his millennial son.
Director: Leena Yadav | Stars: Amyra Dastur, Sheeba Chaddha, Rishi Kapoor, Mukesh Chhabra
Votes: 1,969
32. Angry Young Men
Drama | Post-production
A documentary telling the story behind the formidable writer duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar.
Director: Namrata Rao | Star: Arjun Panchal
33. Superman of Malegaon
Filming
The journey of an aspiring filmmaker as he bands together his group of friends to make a film for his town, Malegaon.
Director: Reema Kagti | Stars: Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, Manjiri Pupala, Shashank Arora
34. Bhopal Express (1999)
100 min | Drama
A newlywed couple's lives are changed during the lethal gas tragedy in Bhopal, India in 1984.
Director: Mahesh Mathai | Stars: Kay Kay Menon, Nethra Raghuraman, Zeenat Aman, Vijay Raaz
Votes: 399
35. Bombay Boys (1998)
105 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Three men from Western origins are embroiled in gang wars, homosexuality and love after arriving in Mumbai with their own motives.
Director: Kaizad Gustad | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Rahul Bose, Alexander Gifford, Naseeruddin Shah
Votes: 624
36. BFF's with Vogue (2016– )
42 min | Talk-Show
Celebrities open up about everything from movies and fashion to personal style mantras and the latest gossip in Bollywood.
Stars: Neha Dhupia, Kamal Sidhu, Shahid Kapoor, Anaita Shroff
Votes: 78
37. Migration (I) (2008)
12 min | Short, Drama
A short movie aiming to spread awareness about awareness from the perspective of people from different economic classes.
Director: Mira Nair | Stars: Shiney Ahuja, Tinnu Anand, Raima Sen, Ashok Kumar Beniwal
Votes: 250
38. Passage of Family (XCIX)
Drama, Romance | Pre-production
Director: Ashima Chibber | Star: Siddhant Chaturvedi
39. By Invite Only (2019– )
Talk-Show
A Celebrity Talk Show.
Stars: Renil Abraham, Kartik Aaryan, Prakriti Kakar, Sunny Leone
Votes: 47
40. Split Wide Open (1999)
Unrated | 103 min | Crime, Drama
A search for a lost street girl amid exposés of modern sexual behavior in Bombay and a water Mafia in the city, this is a real 'split wide open' of the Indian glamour capital.
Director: Dev Benegal | Stars: Rahul Bose, Laila Rouass, Shivaji Satam, Farida Haider Mulla
Votes: 276
42. Where Next? (2023–2024)
15 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Sushmita Sen, Salim Merchant, Vikas Khanna, Zoya Akhtar
43. Bumble Dating These Nights (2022)
Talk-Show
Stars: Zoya Akhtar, Srishti Dixit, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Jim Sarbh
44. 57th Idea Filmfare Awards (2012 TV Movie)
Reality-TV
Ranbir Kapoor and Vidya Balan win Best Actor and Actress award respectively for Rockstar and The Dirty Picture at the 57th Filmfare Awards, which was otherwise ruled by Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Rockstar
Stars: Ranbir Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, Vidya Balan, Karan Johar
Votes: 57
45. The Bollywood Roundtable (2015– )
Talk-Show
Stars: Rajeev Masand, Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone
Votes: 17
46. 13th International Indian Film Academy Awards (2012 TV Special)
13th IIFA Awards held in Singapore
Stars: Shahid Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar, Ranbir Kapoor, Vidya Balan
47. Townhall (2018– )
Talk-Show
Stars: Sattvik Mishra, Sunny Leone, Radhika Apte, Pankaj Tripathi
Votes: 6
48. Top Instagram Star (2022 Video)
Short
Director: Ayan Mukerji | Stars: IG Storyviewer Anon, Masslooking Insta Story-Creeper Bot, Best Instagram Bots, IG Automation Free
49. In Transit
Pre-production
Explores the lives of trans and non-binary individuals navigating love, identity, and the boundaries of gender in a uniquely Indian way.
50. The Love Laugh Live Show (2019– )
Talk-Show
The host engages in a candid conversation with celebrity guests who share intimate details about their personal and professional lives.
Stars: Mandira Bedi, Shibani Dandekar, Kareena Kapoor, Kunal Kemmu