Since the day the lockdown and self-isolation began, we have become more and more dependent on OTT platforms to clear our minds and cool our moods with the best contents available in those platforms. Now, the contents of such an OTT platform for Disney+ Hotstar is massive. It is a mix of comedy, drama, Action, adventure, thriller and sometimes simple coming-of-age films. So, now if you are a Disney+ Hotstar Premium account holder and confused about what to watch in Hindi, here is our list of suggestions for you with the best Hindi films from all the genres.
Take a look and make a choice:
50.Chhapaak
A highly underrated film based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Aggarwal, this film is a milestone film in Deepika Padukone‘s career. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film tells the story of Laxmi and how she became a motivator and a campaigner for rights of acid attack victims.
49. Ferrari Ki Sawaari
A Vidhu VInod Chopra classic centering on Sachin Tendulkar’s Ferrari and a little middle class boy’s dream to play with Sachin Tendulkar at Mecca of cricket, Lords, this film is a stressbuster in every way. A fantastic Sharman Joshi, an earnest Boman Irani and the supremely talented Ritvik Sahore has made this Ferrari ride a fun ride.
48. Ek Villain
one of the most successful films in the career of Ritiesh Deshmukh, this Mohit Suri directorial is a surprise hit of 2014. Featuring Siddharth Malhotra and Shraddha Kapoor, this romantic psychological thriller is one of the highest grossing films of 2014 and a worthy inclusion in the binge list
47. Mission Mangal
Based on India’s first thrilling interplanetary expedition to Mars, Mission Mangal is the tale of the heroics of those brave women and men in ISRO. Akshay Kumar plays lead along with Vidya Balan, Kirti Kulhari, Sonakshi Sinha, Nithya Menon, Taapsee Pannu, Sharman Joshi in this fictionalized tale of Indian’s maiden attempt to reach Mars. A must watch for the whole family.
46. Dil Bechara
One of the most significant films of 2020, largely because of the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, this film was a purely emotional roller coaster. An adaptation of The Fault in Our Star, the film follows two cancer patients and their final journey of life together. To honor the memory of Rajput, Disney+ Hotstar has made this film available for non-subscribers too upon it’s release.
45. Garam Masala
One of the most entertaining film of 2000s and signature Priyadarshan feature film, Garam Masala is a mass entertainer. Akshay Kumar and John Abraham as Mac and Sam along with Rajpal Yadav and Paresh Rawal, this film was a laugh riot and it still triggers laughter whenever you watch it. This is worthy inclusion in the list.
44. Dev
A film which is boasted by the acting brilliance of Amitabh Bachchan, this Govind Nihalani film showcases communalism and righteousness to the core. Starring Kareena Kapoor and Fardeen Khan, apart from Bachchan, this film is a winner of several accolades and deserves to be in this list.
43. Rann
A Ran Gopal Verma classic, Rann is the first collaboration between south’s Sudeep and Amitabh Bachchan. A riveting political thriller starring Paresh Rawal in a negative role with Riteish Deshmukh, apart from Sudeep and Bachchan, the film was a critically acclaimed one where every single performance of the cast was appreciated.
42. Fukrey
A film which developed a cult following over the years, Fukrey is a perfect example of ”content is king”. This film marks the stardom of Ali Fazal, Pulkit Samrat and especially Varun Sharma and revolve around a group of friends who gambles with a gangster based on a dream of Choocha, the character of Varun Sharma. A complete entertainment package, this film is a must watch.
41. 2 States
One of most commercially and critically successful films of Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, 2 State is based on the book by Chetan Bhagat based on his own account of marriage with his wife which was an union of two different cultures. This film is extremely relatable to almost every single couple who gets married against their parent’s will and became a hugely popular film amongst the youth over the years.
40. Chameli
A signature Sudhir Mishra film and one of the most underrated artistic films which made Kareena Kapoor an actor with diverse range, Chameli’s story centers around Aman, a banker, and Chameli, a prostitute, who take shelter from the rain one night in Mumbai and they form a bond and start talking about life, though they have nothing in common. A film for your lazy Sundays.
39. Hulchal
Another Priyadharshan classic, Hulchal is an explosive of laughter. An ensemble comedic caste of Akshaye Khanna, Kareena Kapoor, Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Asrani, Arshad Warsi, Amrish Puri, Arbaaz Khan, Jackie Shroff and Farah Naaz, this film bound to tickle your ribs as it showcases a chaotic love story brewing between a age old feud between two high profile families.
38. Kaabil
A comeback film of senior and junior Roshan, this film is one of best of Hrithik Roshan. The story of Kaabil revolves around Rohan portrayed by Hrithik Roshan, a visually impaired man who vows to take the revenge when his wife Supriya, played by Yami Gautam commits suicide after being raped by couple of men with political power behind them. A dare-devilish action thriller which will never bore you, a worthy inclusion to this list.
37. Jolly LLB
One of the best black comedies of this generation, Jolly LLB, based on the events of the Sanjeev Nanda hit-and-run case of 1999, is a courtroom drama which will tickle your ribs and also will ask uncomfortable questions about our judicial system. A tremendous Arshad Warsi, a fantastic Boman Irani and one of the iconic performances by Saurabh Shukla, this film is worth investing you time.
36. My Brother…Nikhil
This is one of the earlier films to talk about HIV AIDS and homosexuality, My Brother…Nikhil is best film so far in the career of Sanjay Suri, well supported by Juhi Chawla and Purab Kohli. As per the director Onir, this film is based on true historical fact, based on the life of Dominic d’Souza, an Indian AIDS activist. This film is one of few bold and extremely important movies ever made in India.
35. Khichdi – The Movie
It is the first film in the history of Hindi cinema to be based on a television series, to be precise, STAR India TV franchise Khichdi. It is the first film by Hats Off Productions and features the cast members of the TV series with Anang Desai, Supriya Pathak, Rajeev Mehta, Nimisha Vakharia and Jamnadas Majethia in the lead roles. This film is a stressbuster from ever angle and deserves to be here.
34. Namak Haaram
A Hrishikesh Mukherjee classic from 1973 featuring Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan along with Rekha, Asrani, Raza Murad, A. K. Hangal, Simi Garewal and Om Shivpuri, this film is one of the gems of the golden age of Indian cinema. Kishore Kumar was also instrumental for this film to be musical blockbuster with chartbusters like “Diye Jalte Hai”, “Nadiya Se Dariya” and “Main Shayar Badnaam”. This 5th highest grossing film of 1973 is a ‘must’ in this list.
33. Ek Chalis Ki Last Local
Yet another black comedy thriller in the list, this Abhay Deol and Neha Dhupia starrer is out-n-out entertainer. Quirky plot, superb natural acting by the cast and surprise twists, this film has got it all. The story centers around Nilesh, a young man who bumps into a beautiful damsel in distress after missing the last local train at 1:40 am and this encounter leads to some bizarre and uncanny events that turn their lives upside down. It has been referred to as a cult classic in Indian cinema.
32. Taxi No 9211
Ramesh Sippy-Nana Patekar-John Abraham-Bappi Lahiri – need I say more? I need not because these names can vouch for this films grandeur. A loose remake of the 2002 Hollywood film Changing Lanes, this film revolves around a taxi driver, Raghav, and a rich man, Jai who create havoc in each other’s lives after meeting unexpectedly. A edge-of-the-seat comedy thriller which has all the ingredients to make you Saturday night special, deserves to be in this list.
31. 13B
13B aka Yavarum Nalam is a bi-lingual psychological horror film and we believe it’s one of the best horror films ever made in the country. Starring R Madhavan and Neetu Chandra, this film centers around a family which moves into a new apartment on the 13th floor and their peace is disturbed by a spirit that uses the television set as a medium to communicate with them. A highly praiseworthy film, which can definitely give you chills, is a fine inclusion in this list.
30. Bala
A Dinesh Vijan produced masterpiece, Bala is a satirical black comedy film with Ayushmann Khurrana stars as the titular character, Balmukund Shukla, a young man living in Kanpur, suffering from male pattern baldness. The story is about his lack of confidence and societal pressure that comes with premature balding. The film also deals colorism and it’s impact in society. An extremely practical comedy film, this will surely make you think and laugh.
29. Angrezi medium
The final film of Indian screen legend Irrfan Khan, Angrezi medium is the spiritual sequel to the 2017 film Hindi Medium. Based on a father’s dream to to fulfil his daughter’s dream of going to London to study further, this film has emotion as well as comic relief and it’s the worthy swansong of Irrfan Khan’s illustrious career. A must for those who loved Irrfan Khan’s work over the years.
28. Khuda Haafiz
The best film of Vidyut Jamwal till date, this 2020 film deals with the true facts on human trafficking to middle-eastern countries. Vidyut Jamwal is fantastic and extremely relatable in his vulnerable and innocent persona along with Shivaleeka Oberoi, with Annu Kapoor, Aahana Kumra and Shiv Panditt in this action thriller. This film is an underrated gem in the list.
27. Raid
An Ajay Devgn classic, Raid is a 2018 crime film based on the real life income-tax raid conducted by the officers of the Income Tax Department under the leadership of a courageous officer in the 1980s. Featuring Saurabh Shukla and Ileana D’Cruz in lead roles, apart from Devgn, this adrenaline pumped film is ‘must’ in you watchlist.
26. Love Sonia
Love Sonia is an Indian-international film featuring debutant Mrunal Thakur along with an ensemble cast of Riya Sisodiya, Freida Pinto, Demi Moore, Manoj Bajpayee, Richa Chadda, Anupam Kher, Adil Hussain, Rajkummar Rao, and Sai Tamhankar. Yet another film in the list dealing with the brutal world of human trafficking, this film deserves every single audience’s attention.
25. Khamoshi: The Musical
A musical masterpiece by Sanjay Leela Bhansali in his directorial debut, this film is a milestone in Indian cinema and a defining film in Manisha Koirala’s career. The film feature Nana Patekar, Seema Biswas and Salman Khan in supporting role and Koirala’s portrayal of a caring daughter of a deaf-mute couple won her several awards for her performance including the Screen Award for Best Actress and her second consecutive FilmFare Critics Award for Best Actress. This film is artistry at it’s best.
24. Hungama
Looks like Priyadarshan is winning in this list. Yet another inclusion of his works, Hungama is clearly on of the best Indian comedy films of all time. Featuring Akshaye Khanna, Paresh Rawal, Aftab Shivdasani, Rimi Sen, Rajpal Yadav and Shakti Kapoor along with Shoma Anand, Tiku Talsania, Manoj Joshi, Upasana Singh and Neena Kulkarni, this comedy film revolves around a millionaire businessman who moves to the city with his wife from village, gets into a case of mistaken identity that results in comical situations. A perfect watch for Sunday mornings.
23. Jolly LLB 2
The second installment of Jolly LLB series, this time Akshay Kumar became Jolly in this riveting courtroom drama. Based in Lucknow, the story follows a lawyer who fights a case against a ruthless and powerful advocate to bring justice to the deceased victim of a fake encounter involving a corrupt police officer. Saurabh Shukla is again fantastic in this one, well supported by Annu Kapoor and Huma Qureshi. This film is a treat for every film lover.
22. Rehna Hai Terre Dil Mein
One of the pioneer of new age love stories, this Gautam Menon classic is the one to shot R Madhavan & Dia Mirza to unprecedented fame. A Mumbaikar boy’s story to win the love of a simple girl pretending to be an NRI, this film is entertainment masterpiece. And if we add those magical songs, this film is anthem for lovers.
21. Stree
A film which has written Rajkummar Rao all over it is a delight amongst his fans. The story of three which is based on Karnataka urban legend known as “Nale ba” is one of the best till now by director Amar Kaushik. Featuring Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana apart from Rao, is a perfect inclusion to the list.
20. Neerja
The most successful film in Sonam Kapoor, Neerja is inspired by the true story of Neerja Bhanot, the Pan Am Flight head purser who sacrificed her life saving passengers in a highjacked situation. A winner of a number of accolades, Neerja is one of the few biopics in India to be an immensely powerful piece of work. This Sonam Kapoor’s Film is a “must” for all the viewers.
19. Highway
Imtiaz Ali’s first collaboration with Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda, this film is one of the most underrated one in the list. Highway is an exceptional example of brilliance in direction and acting. The road drama film centers around Veera, a high-class girl who, in contradiction, discovers freedom after being kidnapped in the mountains. This film deals with the vulnerability of womanhood along with child abuse and it’s actually an eye opening film for the Indian crowd. Though the movie received mixed reviews, it’s still a gem of a movie.
18. Lootcase
Lootcase is one of the few surprise hits of 2020 which has released during lockdown and considered the most entertaining film of Kunal Khemu till date. A film which revolves around a red coloured suitcase and the crazy events around it, met with extremely positive reviews for its dark humor of the caste. This Khemu and Rasika Dugal starrer is a movie which comedy lovers should not miss.
17. Tanhaji
Tanhaji is actually one of the very few super-successful films which released in 2020 before the pandemic. Based on the life of Maratha warrior Tanaji Malusare, this is the highest grossing film of 2020. Starring Ajay Devgn, Kajol and Saif Ali khan, this film is bound to take your breath away with it’s action and cinematography. Tanhaji, a 78th Golden Globe Awards nominee is a worthy inclusion to this list.
16. Sanju
The most talked about biopic of this supremely controversial Bollywood figure Sanjay Dutt, this film was a head-turner upon its release. Call it a hagiography, one can never deny the fact that Ranbir Kapoor played the role of Sanju with utter brilliance, well supported by Vicky Kaushal, Paresh Rawal and Anushka Sharma in this RajKumar Hirani film. A perfect one to unwind your Saturday evenings.
15. Gangaajal
Gangaajal is one of the best and highly controversial films in Ajay Devgn’s career. Based on a story of Police Officer Amit Kumar AKA Devgn and his steps to control high crime rate and organized crime. And use of acid to the eyes of the criminals as instruments of unorthodox justice, Gangaajal is every bit a film which you should not miss.
14. Nayak: The Real Hero
A highly controversial as well as entertaining film, Nayak is film which Anil Kapoor could be proud of in every way. Based on a concept of a middle class common man taking the job of Maharasthra PM for one, this story is as fascinating and entertaining as it gets. A fantastic Kapoor, a riveting Amrish Puri and a ever-so-genius Paresh Rawal, this is a wholesome entertainer for you family.
13. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
The biopic on one of the most charismatic Indian captains, MS Dhoni, this film is masterclass by Sushant Singh Rajput. From his school life in Ranchi to his superstardom in Indian cricket to ultimately winning the World Cup in 2011, SSR did complete justice with the role and the personification of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and you need to see it to believe it.
12.Baby
An espionage thriller based on a fictional team of the Indian intelligence system who strives to detect and eliminate terrorists and their plots led by officer Ajay who leads a team to destroy one such potentially lethal operation. Akshay Kumar as Ajay with Taapsee Pannu, Rana Daggubati, Danny Denzongpa and Anupam Kher, this film is a ticking time-bomb about to explode on your weekend.
11. Badhaai Ho
One of the best family films in recent times, Ayushmann Khurrana and Neena Gupta starrer Badhaai Ho is an important film. The story revolves around 25-years old Nakul played by Khurrana, who is shocked to discover that his mother is pregnant and his struggle to come to terms with the news puts his relationship with his girlfriend, Renee, in jeopardy. A wholesome entertainer as well as practical social testament , this film is perfect for your Sundays.
10. Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Probably the best of Salman Khan till date, this film deals with the bitter-sweet relationship between the people of India & Pakistan. The story revolves around Pawan, played by Khan who finds a speech impaired girl played by Harshaali Malhotra and sets out to reunite her with her family at great personal cost, after learning that she belongs to Pakistan. A highly praiseworthy film, loved in both nations, this film is entertaining gem and deserves it’s place in the list.
9. My Name Is Khan
Arguably the best creation from Karan Johar till date, this film is masterpiece featuring the evergreen duo Shahrukh-Kajol. The story of the film set in the post-9/11 era in America and follows Rizwan, a man with Asperger’s syndrome, embarks on a journey to change people’s perception of his community after his adopted son’s killed in a communal violence after the twin tower attacks. An extremely hard-hitting film, it’s a superb inclusion in the list.
8. Super 30
Another experimental film by Hrithik Roshan, Super 30 is actually one of the most successful films of 2019. Based on the life of famed mathematician Anand Kumar and his journey from extreme adversity to success, this film is an eye opening one for the Indian audiences. A highly praiseworthy performance by Roshan, Super 30 should be in your ‘must watch’ list.
7. Pink
Pink is a legal drama social thriller film with an extremely ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari, Andrea Tariang, Angad Bedi, Tushar Pandey, Piyush Mishra, and Dhritiman Chatterjee. A film which deals with the vulnerablity of today’s independent women in our country, received widespread critical acclaim for the cast, execution, thrilling story and direction and it deserves your attention too.
6. Maqbool
based on that of Macbeth with regard to events and characterization, Maqbool was not a commercial success, but won director Vishal Bhardwaj international acclaim, thanks to the acting prowess of Irrfan Lkan, Tabu, Pankaj Kapur, Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah. 2004 Cannes Film Festival entrant, Maqbool is story of an underworld don’s henchman who falls in love with his boss’s mistress, Nimmi, who instigates him to kill the don and become the next leader. A drool worthy inclusion to the list for sure.
5. Masaan
The first major role in a film for Vicky Kaushal, Masaan is set in present-day Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and follows two seemingly separate stories that converge eventually. Masaan was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival winning two awards and it’s one of the very few art-films in India to be extremely powerful in it’s screen presentation.
4. Talvar
Based on the highly publicized Noida double murder case of 2008 involving a teenage girl and her family’s servant, based on the 2008 Noida double murder case involving a teenage girl and her family’s servant, this extremely riveting film features Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma and Neeraj Kabi and centers around the investigation of a case from three different perspectives in which her parents are either guilty or innocent of the murder charges. A Busan International Film Festival entrant, this Meghna Gulzar directed thriller is one of the best practical thrillers of recent times as a fantastic entry to this list.
3. Drishyam
A remake of Mohanlal’s Malayalam blockbuster of the same name, this 2015 Ajay Devgn film revolves around the Vijay played by Devgn who leaves no stone unturned in order to shield his family after the disappearance of a policewoman’s son who threatened to ruin Vijay’s family. A marvelous Devgn, a fantastic Tabu and well supported by Shriya Saran and Rajat Kapoor, this film is a treat for thriller’s lovers.
2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
A biopic on one of India’s greatest sportsmen, this film is one of the best biopics made in the country. Farhan Akhtar played the ‘Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh in this film which deals with the life of India’s greatest sprinter and the impact of partition in his life. Singh sold the film rights for one rupee and inserted a clause stating that a share of the profits would be given to the Milkha Singh Charitable Trust and this film surely deserves your recognition.
1. Chhichhore
In a not-so-lengthy career, Sushant Singh Rajput has given fantastic performances whenever he got the chance and Chhichhore is one of them. A 2020 blockbuster, the film tells a middle aged man Aniruddha played by Sushant who attempts to make his suicidal son understand the importance of positivity in life through his and his old classmate’s lives and struggles in college. This film is rightfully the ‘top’ film in the list.
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