10 Hindi movies to watch with your kids on Children’s Day 2023: ‘Hichki’, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, ‘Taare Zameen Par’

Today, November 14th, is once again an important and special day for the future of our country. Not only that, this day also marks the birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, an honorable figure in Indian history. What better way to celebrate it with your kids and family? So, here we have hand-picked a list of 10 Bollywood movies that you are sure to watch today on your special occasion.

10 Bollywood movies you should watch on Children’s Day

1. Hitchki (2018)

• IMDb rating: 7.5/10
• Performer: Ancur Chaudhary, Ambar Hadap, Malhotra P. Siddharth
• director: Malhotra P. Siddharth
• Writer: Rani Mukerji, Jannat Zubair Rahmani, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Neeraj Kabi, Rohit Saraf, Supriya Pilgaonkar, Vikram Gokhale, Anjuman Saxena, Shivkumar Subramaniam
• Viewing location/OTT platform:Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV

Rani Mukerji’s film ‘Hichki’ not only redefines her acting skills but is also a beautiful story that depicts the bond between a student and teacher. The film’s title uses obstacles metaphorically. The film beautifully tells the story of a woman with a speech impediment who is determined to pursue her passion despite all adversity. Despite several rejections, she eventually got a job at her one of the best schools and turned her group of students into the best ones.

2. Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)

• IMDb rating:8.1/10
• Performer: Salman Khan, Harshali Malhotra, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sharat Saxena, Alka Badla Kaushal, Om Puri, Meher Vij, Adnan Sami
• Created by: Kabir Khan and Mehmet Tutukun
• Genre: action, adventure, comedy
• Writer: Vijayendra Prasad, Kabir Khan, Parveez Sheikh
• Where to watch/OTT platforms: disney + hotstar

One of the best films of Salman Khan’s career has to be ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’. In contrast to his arrogant and macho image, his innocent character as Pawan and his Kumar Chaturvedi melted everyone’s heart. In addition to this, Harshaali Malhotra’s essay ‘Munni’ couldn’t be better. From the emotional and heartfelt story to the chemistry between Kareena Kapoor Khan and Salman, everything is complemented by the perfect blend of music, making it the perfect watch.

3. Stanley Ka Daba (2011)

• IMDb rating: 7.8/10
• Cast: Partho A. Gupte, Amore Gupte, Divya Jagdale, Numan Sheikh, Divya Dutta, Abhishek Reddy
• Author: Amol Gupte
• Genre: Comedy, Family, Drama
• Author: Amore Gupte
• Where to watch/OTT platform: YouTube and Google Play Movies & TV

Stanley Ka Daba marked Amole Gupte’s directorial debut. Not only did he act in the film, his son Partho Gupte was also seen essaying the title role in this 2011 film. A must-see movie for all K-people. The story revolves around a friendly child who is often reprimanded for not bringing his lunch to school. The climax will certainly be emotional when a small child stops coming to school.

4. Bhootnath (2008)

• IMDb rating: 6.4/10
• Performer: Amitabh Bachchan, Aman Siddiqui, Juhi Chawla, Satish Shah, Rajpal Yadav, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Shah Rukh Khan, Neena Kulkarni, Delnaz Irani, Aashish Chaudhry, Nauheed Sirsi
• Created by: Vivek Sharma
• Genre: comedy, drama, family
• Writer: Sudhanshu Dube and Vivek Sharma
• Where to watch/OTT platforms: Amazon Prime Video

You can bet every millennial will watch this funny and sweet horror movie. This supernatural comedy revolves around a ghost who decides to chase Banku and his family out of their home. However, over time, the small child becomes friends with the ghost, and the emotional and loud antics of the two make it a wholesome watch.

5. Tare Zameen Par (2007)

• IMDb rating: 8.3/10
• Starring: Aamir Khan, Darsheel Safari, Tisca Chopra, Vipin Sharma, Girisia Oak, Meghna Malik, Sonali Sachdev
• Created by: Aamir Khan and Amore Gupte
• Genre: Drama
• Author: Amore Gupte
• Where to watch/OTT platform: Netflix

Taare Zameen Par needs no introduction. This movie had a pertinent theme regarding dyslexia. Darsheel Safaree’s portrayal of Ishaan Awasthi dealing with this disorder captures its true essence and how a teacher played by Aamir Khan helps him find his true talent . Taare Zameen Par perfectly combines drama and comedy while reiterating that everyone is different.

6. Wow! Life and Love (2005)

• IMDb rating: 4.7/10
• Performer: Shahid Kapoor, Amrita Rao, Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Prem Chopra, Sharath Saxena, Mohnish Behl, Ekta Sohini, Vivek Shawk, Upasana Singh, Rajat Bedi, Shweta Basu Prasad , Ishaan Khatter, Radhika Apte
• director: Mahesh Manjrekar
• Writer: Mahesh Manjrekar and Kiran Kotrial
• Genre: comedy, drama, family
• OTT platform: YouTube

Shahid Kapoor’s soft boy days! The movie “Vah!” “Life Ho To Aisi” had a very unique story. This story of fun and drama revolves around a young boy who dies unexpectedly and is given a week to complete all his unfinished business. As innocent as it can be, with a healthy mix of fun, emotion, and drama, this is sure to be on your viewing list.

7. Tarzan: Wonder Car (2004)

• IMDb rating: 4.7/10
• Starring: Vatsal Sheth, Ayesha Takia, Ajay Devgn, Farida Jalal, Amrish Puri, Shakti Kapoor, Pankaj Dia, Gulshan Grover, Mukesh Tiwari, Jeethu Verma, Sadashiv Amrapurkar.
• Author: Abbas Alibai Burmawala, Mastan Alibai Burmawala
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
• Writer: Lalit Mahajan
• Viewing location/OTT platform: Disney + Hotstar

Who couldn’t imagine owning a Tarzan the Wonder Car when they were little? This is a great fantasy drama about a boy named Raj who modifies his father’s car and names it Tarzan. To everyone’s surprise, the car was actually possessed by a spirit seeking revenge for his father’s suicide. This supercar caused a lot of attention when it was released.

8. Love…Mil Gaya (2003)

• IMDb rating: 7.1/10
• Performer: Rekha, Hrithik Roshan, Preity G. Zinta, Rajat Bedi, Prem Chopra, Rajeev Verma, Veena Banerjee, Anjana Mumtaz, Mukesh Rishi, Johnny Lever, Hansika Motwani, Rakesh Roshan.
• Created by: Rakesh Roshan
• Genre: action, drama, fantasy
• Writer: Rakesh Roshan, Honey Irani, Sachin Bhowmik
• Where to watch/OTT platforms: G5

A science fiction of its own kind, the Hrithik Roshan starrer lives on in our hearts without any rental charges. Alien, Jaadu has a separate fan base and I think every 90s kid wanted to have at least one Jaadu in their life. “Love…Mil Gaya” is a story about Rohit Mehra, a mentally challenged boy. He accidentally attracts aliens on Earth and befriends one of them. The sweet bond of friendship between Rohit and Jaadoo is everyone’s favorite.

Speaking of Love…Mil Gaya, you can also binge-watch its sequels Krrish and Krrish 3. Krrish is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video, but the latter can also be accessed through his YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, Apple TV, and SonyLiv.

9. Jajantram Mamantram (2003)

• IMDb rating: 6/10
• Performer: Javed Jafrey, Gulshan Grover, Manav Kaur, Madhura Velankar, Dipanita Sharma
• Created by: Sumitra Ranade
• Genre: historical fantasy drama
• Writer: Sumitra Ranade
• Where to watch/OTT platforms: Plex and Amazon Prime Video

Jajantram Mamantram is one of the favorites of 90 children. The film, based on Jonathan Swift’s 1726 novel Gulliver’s Travels, was a breakthrough film in Javed Jaffrey’s career. The unconventional story revolves around Aditya, a young boy who gets lost on a magical island. Surprisingly, he is a giant and helps the small locals conquer Jamunda, the demonic giant.

10. Mr. India (1987)

• IMDb rating: 7.7/10
• Performer: Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, Amrish Puri, Satish Kaushik, Sharat Saxena, Annu Kapoor, Ajit Vachani, Anjan Srivastav
• director: shekhar kapoor
• Writer: Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar
• Genre: action, comedy, drama
• Where to watch/OTT platforms: G5

The last film I would like to introduce is Mr. India, a fantasy film that was far ahead of its time. When I think of this movie, the only lines that come to mind are Mogambo Kush Fa and Hawa Hawai! That’s not it? The story of this movie is about Arun (Anil Kapoor), a boy who lives with orphans. One of the children dies due to gang harassment, and Arun uses his father’s invention, the Invisible Clock, in retaliation. The antics, action and humor make it a complete entertainer.

Which is your favorite from the list above? Please share with us in the comments section.