Films are often considered an escape from reality. We vicariously live an extravagant life with the filmy characters on the big screens. Be it action, comedy or romance, the over-the-top portrayal is one of the reasons why we watch cinema.
Love or romance is one of the most important aspects of one’s life and Bollywood has been presenting it gloriously for ages.
Bollywood has indeed become synonymous with romance, and there have been many iconic scenes in Hindi movies that support the claim.
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The best romantic scenes in Bollywood movies
1. Gunja-Chandan’s banter
In the 1982 blockbuster Nadiya Ke Paar, we see a playful chemistry between Gunja (Sadhana Singh) and Chandan (Sachin Pilgaonkar) filled with banter.
In one of the scenes, we see Chandan requesting Gunja to wear a bindi. It is a simple yet beautiful scene which is widely loved.
Their romance finally ends in marriage.
Nadiya Ke Paar was directed by Govind Moonis, and you can watch this movie on YouTube.
2. Kabir and Preeti’s ride
In the blockbuster movie Kabir Singh, we see Kabir (Shahid Kapoor) and Preeti (Kiara Advani) going on a motorbike ride where they fall.
Unbothered by their wounds, Kabir and Preeti run towards each other and kiss passionately.
Kabir Singh was directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga as is available on Netflix.
3. Padmavati stitches Raja Rawal’s turban
Before meeting Alauddin Khilji (Ranveer Singh), Rani Padmavati (Deepika Padukone) stitches Raja Rawal Ratan Singh’s (Shahid Kapoor) turban, and their intense eye contact is just mesmerising.
Padmaavat was based on the epic rivalry between Raja Rawal Ratan Singh and Alauddin Khilji. It was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
It is available on Amazon Prime Video.
4. Inder and Saru’s moments
Inder (Harshvardhan Rane) promises Saru (Mawra Hocane) that he will plant a tree on her grave, and whenever the flowers bloom, they will remind him of Saru.
This scene has become iconic, and despite a tragic ending, the film turned out to be the highest re-release collector.
Sanam Teri Kasam was directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru and is available on Jio Cinema.
5. Shah Rukh asks for tea
In the movie Dil Se…, Shah Rukh Khan asks Manisha Koirala’s character, “Main aapke liye kya kar sakta hoon? Kuchh bhi”
To this, Manisha Koirala replies, “Bas ek cup Chai.”
The pouring rain, the deserted railway station and the breeze make it one of the most iconic scenes in the movie.
This movie was directed by Mani Ratnam, and you can watch it on Netflix.
6. Bunny abandons his trip
In the movie Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Bunny (Ranbir Kapoor) promises Naina (Deepika Padukone) that he will always prioritise her.
In the climax, even Naina was not expecting him to abandon his work trip, but he did. Bunny returned home to celebrate New Year’s Eve with Naina.
Ayan Mukerji directorial YJHD has become a coming-of-age classic.
You can watch this movie on Netflix.
7. Laila returns
In the movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Laila (Katrina Kaif) teaches the real meaning of life to Arjun (Hrithik Roshan) and they eventually fall in love.
In one of the scenes, Laila gets on a bullet and takes a long ride to confess her love to Arjun.
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara was directed by Zoya Akhtar and is available on Netflix for streaming.
8. Qais faints, literally!
In the movie Laila Majnu, Laila comes to meet Qais after many years, and after seeing her, Qais faints!
This might not be the best romantic scene, but it is definitely one of the most iconic scenes in a romantic movie.
Laila Majnu starred Triptii Dimri and Avinash Tiwary in the lead roles. It was directed by Sajid Ali.
You can watch this movie on Netflix.
9. Rahul climbs the steps
In the movie Chennai Express, Rahul (Shah Rukh Khan) climbs a thousand stairs of a temple carrying Meena (Deepika Padukone).
This scene became so popular that even the temple has become famous.
Chennai Express was a blockbuster movie directed by Rohit Shetty and is streaming on Netflix.
10. OK hooked to Shantipriya
In the movie Om Shanti Om, there is an iconic scene where we see Shantipriya’s (Deepika Padukone) Pallu getting hooked to Om’s cuffs.
This scene defines Bollywood and was brilliantly executed by director Farah Khan.
You can watch Om Shanti Om on Netflix.
11. Rehan falls for Zooni
In the movie Fanaa, Rehan, a Delhi-based guide, falls for Zooni, a visually impaired girl.
Rehan is a shaayar by choice, and his chemistry with Zooni was impeccable.
Fanaa was a tragic love story directed by Kunal Kohli and starred Aamir Khan and Kajol in the lead roles.
12. Jodhaa and Akbar’s spiritual love
Jodhaa gets married to Akbar under a treaty, but she later finds out that Akbar has a kind heart and slowly falls for him.
Their love eventually turns intense after Jodhaa finds out that Akbar permitted a temple inside the Mughal fort.
Jodhaa Akbar was a superhit movie directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and starred Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai in the lead roles.
You can watch this movie on Netflix.
13. Rohit confronts all
In one of the scenes in Koi…Mil Gaya, Rohit gets superpowers from Jaadu, which motivates him to confront Nisha about his feelings.
Despite being a grownup, Rohit’s love for Nisha was very innocent.
Koi…Mil Gaya starred Hrithik Roshan, Rekha, and Preity Zinta in the lead roles, and you can watch it on Amazon Prime Video.
14. Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela
This film sparked real-life romance between Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, which led to their marriage.
In the movie, we see a love-hate relationship between Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, but the last scene between them was just too intense!
Ram Leela was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and created a lot of controversy upon its release.
15. Jai’s silent love
People still believe that Veeru and Basanti had a great love story in Sholay, but Jai also had a romantic undertone with Jaya Bhaduri in the film.
In the movie, Jai and Radha speak to one another only once, but they share some lovely moments of silence, which reflects in the climax.
Sholay was directed by Ramesh Sippy and starred Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Sanjeev Kumar, and Amjad Khan in the lead roles.
You can watch Sholay on Amazon Prime Video.
