10 must-watch old Bollywood movies: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Baazigarh, Andaz Apna Apna, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

As they say, old is gold, and the 90s was also the time when Bollywood treated the audience with some great films. Its excellence is confirmed by the fact that these films have not only gained a cult following over the years, but are also arguably among his best of the 90’s Bollywood films. can.

Top 10 old Bollywood movies that never lose their charm

1. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)

• Execution time: 3 hours 8 minutes
• IMDb rating: 7.4/10
• Movie genre: romantic, drama, musical
• Movie star cast: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Zohra Sehgal, Vikram Gokhale, Smita Jaykal, Vinay Pathak, Sheeba Chaddha
• director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
• Writer: Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Amrik Gill, Pratap Kalbat
• Release year: 1999
• Where to watch / OTT platforms: Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies & TV, JioCinema

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s excellence marked Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s first and last collaboration together. With aesthetic flair and soulful music, the film revolves around the love story of Nandini and Sameer. The climax that follows may have been unexpected, but this development, which puts the viewer in a predicament, is sure to touch people’s hearts. Without a doubt, this movie is one of his best among his old 90’s Bollywood movies.

2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)

• Execution time: 2 hours 57 minutes
• IMDb rating: 7.5/10
• Movie genre: comedy, drama, musical
• Movie star cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Sana Saeed, Reema Raghu, Farida Jalal, Archana Puran Singh, Himani Shivpuri, Johnny Lever, Anupam Kher
• director: karan johar
• Writer: karan johar
• Release year: 1998
• Where to watch / OTT platforms: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, Apple TV, Netflix

Do I even need to mention this movie? Karan Johar’s directorial debut is a quintessential Bollywood film that celebrates love, relationships and friendship. The story, which revolves around a love triangle, introduced viewers to its iconic characters Tina, Rahul and Anjali. While some may disagree with many aspects of this film, the truth is that we love this KJo masterpiece.

3. Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997)

• Execution time: 2 hours 13 minutes
• IMDb rating: 6.3/10
• Movie genre: comedy, drama, romance
• Movie star cast: Akshay Kumar, Juhi Chawla, Paresh Rawal, Himani Shivpuri, Upasana Singh, Johnny Lever, Satish Kaushik, Gulshan Grover, Kader Khan, Rakesh Bedi
• director: David Dhawan
• Writer: Rumi Jaffrey and EVV Satyanarayana
• Release year: 1994
• Where to watch / OTT platforms: Amazon Prime Video

This movie is definitely one of Akshay Kumar’s great movies that ticks all the right boxes. There isn’t a single boring moment in this movie as all the important characters are introduced with the right comic timing. The story revolves around a boy (Akshay Kumar) who has to earn 100,000 rupees to live with his wife. His efforts to be with his wife keep people glued to their TV screens.

4. Hero No.1 (1997)

• Execution time: 2 hours 14 minutes
• IMDb rating: 6.3/10
• Movie genre: comedy, drama, musical
• Movie star cast: Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Kader Khan, Paresh Rawal, Satish Shah, Rakesh Bedi, Himani Shivpuri, Shakti Kapoor
• director: David Dhawan
• Writer: Rumi Jaffrey
• Release year: 1997
• Where to watch / OTT platforms: Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus Hotstar

It would be no exaggeration to say that the 1990s were truly a golden age. The super hit on-screen collaboration of Govinda and Karisma Kapoor in Hero No. 1 continues to live on in our hearts with Free Rent. The story revolves around the son of a billionaire who takes on the role of a servant to impress his girlfriend’s family. Pure masala comedy never lets you get bored.

5.Raja Hindustani (1996)

• Execution time: 2 hours 57 minutes
• IMDb rating: 6.0/10
• Movie genre: action, comedy, drama, romance
• Movie star cast: Aamir Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Suresh Oberoi, Johnny Lever, Mohnish Behl, Archana Puran Singh
• director: Dharmesh Darshan
• Writer: Robin Bhatt, Dharmesh Darshan, Javed Siddiqui
• Release year: 1996
• Where to watch / OTT platforms: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, GeoCinema

It would be no exaggeration to say that Karisma Kapoor and Aamir Khan’s ‘Raja Hindustani’ was far ahead of its time. However, the bold decision to include a kissing scene in the film was controversial. But years later, not only does Johnny Lever’s antics keep audiences entertained, but the crackling chemistry between the leads is so convincing that it’s worth watching among other old Bollywood movies. I can say it’s worth it.

6. Karan Arjun (1995)

• Execution time: 2 hours 55 minutes
• IMDb rating: 6.8/10
• Movie genre: action, drama, fantasy
• Movie star cast: Rakhi Gulzar, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Amrish Puri, Kajol, Mamta Kulkarni, Ranjeet Bedi, Johnny Lever, Feroz Khan, Ashok Saraf, Aasif Sheikh
• director: Rakesh Roshan
• Writer: Sachin Bhowmik, Ravi Kapoor, Anwar Khan
• Release year: 1995
• Where to watch / OTT platforms: G5

The list of best old movies would be incomplete without the mention of Karan Arjun. This film is unique for a number of reasons. Firstly, two superstars are sharing screen space in a full-fledged movie and what a great storyline. Rakhi’s immortal line “Mere Karan Arjun Aayenge” is one of the iconic lines and her portrayal of a bubbly mother could not be better.

7. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

• Execution time: 3 hours 1 minute
• IMDb rating: 8.0/10
• Movie genre: drama, romance
• Movie star cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, Anupam Kher, Parmeet Sethi, Mandira Bedi, Satish Shah, Himani Shivpuri
• director: Aditya Chopra
• Writer: Aditya Chopra and Javed Siddiqui
• Release year: 1995
• Where to watch / OTT platforms: YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video

When we talk about romantic movies in Bollywood, the list cannot be complete without mentioning Raj and Simran’s love story. Aditya Chopra’s directorial debut has certainly aged like fine wine. The essence of patriotism and true love makes this film a timeless one, complemented by a melodious music album.

8. Andaz Apna Apna (1994)

• Execution time: 2 hours 40 minutes
• IMDb rating: 8.0/10
• Movie genre: action, comedy, romance
• Movie star cast: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Shakti Kapoor
• director: Rajkumar Santoshi
• Writer: Rajkumar Santoshi and Dilip Shukla
• Release year: 1994
• Where to watch / OTT platforms: YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video

Along with the evergreen riot of laughter, Andaaz Apna Apna is another notable film of the 90s. Over the years, the film has managed to gain cult status thanks to its huge fan base. This classic comedy revolves around Amar and Prem falling in love with Raveena and Karisma. Shakti Kapoor’s iconic roles as crime master Gogo and Teja make the movie highly entertaining and definitely worth watching.

9. Hum Apke Hain Kuun…! (1994)

• Execution time: 3 hours 26 minutes
• IMDb rating: 7.5/10
• Movie genre: comedy, drama, musical
• Movie star cast: Madhuri Dixit, Salman Khan, Mohnish Behl, Renuka Shahane, Alok Nath, Anupam Kher, Reema Raghu, Bindu Desai, Satish Shah, Himani Shivpuri, Dilip Joshi.
• director: Suraj R. Barjatiya
• Writer: Suraj R. Barjatiya
• Release year: 1994
• Where to watch / OTT platforms: ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Apple TV, Netflix

I can guarantee that any 90’s kid will watch this amazingly entertaining movie. From Salman Khan’s gentler times to family dramas, Hum Aapke Hain Koun offers a beautiful package of songs. The iconic love story of Prem and Nisha, their furry pet Tuffy plays Cupid, a perfect family drama, this movie never gets old. True, they don’t make movies like that anymore because such innocence isn’t prevalent these days.

10. Baazigar (1993)

• Execution time: 2 hours 55 minutes
• IMDb rating: 7.6/10
• Movie genre: crime, drama, musical
• Movie star cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Dalip Tahir, Rakhi Gulzar, Shilpa Shetty, Siddharth, Johnny Lever, Ananth Mahadevan, Dinesh Hingu
• director: Abbas Alibi Burmawala and Mastan Alibi Burmawala
• Writer: Robin Bhatt, Akash Khurrana, Javed Siddiqui
• Release year: 1993
• Where to watch / OTT platforms: Amazon Prime Video and YouTube

This is one of Shah Rukh Khan’s great films and proves his amazing skills and versatility. In Baazigarh, the actor has a gray character, but he is much more than meets the eye. As he watches the movie and approaches the climax, he becomes emotionally attached to his character. In addition to this, the chemistry between SRK, Kajol and Shilpa Shetty is also very enjoyable.

Well, this was our list! Which of these movies do you like the most? Please share it in the comments section.

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