Best Old Hindi Movies to Watch on OTT for a Captivating Cinematic Experience
If you love watching old classics, we have compiled a list of the best old Hindi movies available to watch on OTT. Relive the golden age of Indian cinema with these great old movies.
best old hindi movies
The Indian film industry has provided true cinematic gems for generations and established itself as one of the most recognized sources of entertainment. Many of Bollywood’s movies and stars continue to garner immense love from all over the world. For those who love watching old masterpieces, we have compiled a list of the best old Hindi movies available to watch on OTT. Relive the golden age of Indian cinema with these amazing old movies.
Popular old Hindi movies on OTT
Mother India
A moving tale of motherhood against the adversities of corruption, greed, rebellion and immorality. Based on Mehboob Khan’s film Aurat, this epic melodrama tells the story of a poverty-stricken single mother raising her sons against the odds. The film has served as a benchmark defining Hindi cinema for many years. Be it the songs, the cinematography or the emotive storytelling, Mother India is a masterpiece.
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- Starring: Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
Prabhu Aur Paschim
The story revolves around Bharat, the son of a freedom fighter, who travels to England for higher education and tries to change the foreigners’ perception of India. Bharat’s noble morals, patriotism and Indian roots inspire everyone he meets during his journey. The film also depicts a beautiful romantic tale of unlikely lovers across cultural differences. Later, this amazing film served as the inspiration for Akshay Kumar’s ‘Namaste London’.
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- Starring: Manoj Kumar, Saira Banu, Ashok Kumar, Pran, Prem Chopra
Masom
Based on the novel, Man, Woman and Child, Masoom, Shekhar Kapur’s directorial debut, is a moving family drama that revolves around marital infidelity, jealousy, hatred and acceptance. The film is a vivid portrayal of a child’s innocence tainted by the actions of adults. It is an emotional rollercoaster ride that depicts a range of emotions with well-paced direction and storytelling.
- Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
Kirona
Directed by Chander Vohra, the drama film revolves around Vijay, who becomes mentally ill due to some psychological trauma. To heal him, Vijay’s father hatches a plan to arrange a fake marriage for him with a prostitute, but the plan backfires as hatred, jealousy and social hypocrisy get entangled in the family drama.
- Starring: Sanjeev Kumar, Mumtaz Askari, Durga Kote
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
Sholay
Set in the rural village of Ramgarh, the story revolves around the most wanted and feared criminal Gabbar and the cat-and-mouse chase that sees police and ex-convicts Jai and Veer team up to hunt him down. The film was praised by fans for its direction, plot and edgy dialogues, earning a cult following and becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
- Starring: Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
Saudagar
Based on the Bengali story Rath, Saudagar, as the name suggests, revolves around a scheming merchant who sells gur (jaggery) in a roadside market. He devises a plan to make more profit and fulfil his own romantic desires at the expense of other women’s chastity. Though it did not fare well at the box office, Saudagar received critical acclaim for its theme and powerful performances.
- Starring: Nutan, Amitabh Bachchan
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Anand
This inspiring, tear-jerking film revolves around life and its beauty beyond societal norms. The film depicts the life of a terminally ill patient, Anand, and the impact he has on the lives of others. The film gives a great lesson about the grandeur of life; life doesn’t have to be long to be fulfilling. Anand is one of the greatest films of all time, etched in the memories of fans and film buffs for its gripping dialogues and melodramatic storyline.
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- Starring: Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan
- Where to watch: MX Player, YouTube
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