By Anindita.mukherjee,News18,Sahas Mahapatra
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Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, finally made its OTT debut on September 12. After a successful theatrical run, the romantic drama is now available on Netflix. The film tells the heart-wrenching tale of Krish Kapoor (played by Ahaan Pandey) and Vaani Batra (Aneet Padda), whose romance is tested by fate when Vaani is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. With its raw emotions and moving performances, Saiyaara struck a chord with audiences and is hailed as a modern-day cult classic.
If you’re a fan of such tragic romances that remain in your soul, here are five unforgettable Bollywood films you must watch or re-watch before streaming Saiyaara:
How can we not start the list of tragic love stories with Aashiqui 2? This film is a quintessential story of self-destructive love and sacrifice. Starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor as leads, Aashiqui 2 gave us a haunting melody of fame, addiction, and emotional surrender.
Kal Ho Naa Ho
Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and Saif Ali Khan brought to life a heartwarming yet devastating story where love is selfless and goodbye is inevitable. The film taught us that sometimes, loving someone means letting go. The film also teaches viewers to live each day fully, because tomorrow is never promised. Indeed, there may be no tomorrow. Trust us, this movie will leave you teary-eyed.
Hamari Adhuri Kahani
Another Mohit Suri directorial that you shouldn’t miss is Hamari Adhuri Kahani. Inspired by the real-life story of Mahesh Bhatt’s parents, this story dives deep into love bound by societal norms and personal loss. The film, starring Vidya Balan, Emraan Hashmi, and Rajkummar Rao, explores the love story of a single mother, Vasudha, and a hotelier, Aarav, who helplessly fall for each other. But things take a tragic turn when Vasudha’s missing husband returns after half a decade, creating a rift between them.
Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar redefined tragic romance in the modern age. The musical drama follows the journey of a young man who dreams of becoming a famous rock star. But during his quest, he falls in love with a college student who breaks his heart. His love was so intense that hallucinations started taking over his mind. Navigating the ups and downs, he transforms into ‘Jordan’, the artist he has always aspired to be. The story of Heer (Nargis Fakhri) and JJ (portrayed by Ranbir Kapoor) is filled with intense passion and pain that lingers in the silence between songs.
Last but not least, Raanjhanaa holds a special place in the list of tragic and unrequited love stories of Bollywood. Starring Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol, and Swara Bhaskar, the film is an emotional rollercoaster that unpacks the consequences of blind love. The Aanand L. Rai film shows how a person’s childhood love turned darker alongside political ambitions. Expect everything from obsession and heartbreak to the politics of love in this film.
