Classic Bollywood movies that made the 90s era of the Indian cinema!
The 1990s are a cherished chapter in the kaleidoscope of Bollywood’s bygone era, especially for those who grew up immersed in the magic of Hindi cinema. That decade’s cinematic landscape was adorned with timeless gems that continue to evoke waves of nostalgia among 90s kids. From the enchanting love story of ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ to the unforgettable comedy of ‘Andaz Apna Apna,’ these films were more than just a form of entertainment; they were woven into the fabric of our growing-up years.
1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge:
Year of release: 1995
Director: Aditya Chopra
Runtime: 3 hours 9 minutes
IMDB rating: 8/10
OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video
Storyline: Raj and Simran meet on a trip through Europe and fall in love. When Raj discovers that Simran has already been promised to another man, he follows her to India in order to win her and her father over.
2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai:
Year of release: 1998
Director: Karan Johar
Runtime: 2h 57m
IMDB rating: 7.5/10
OTT platform: Netflix
Storyline: A girly girl Anjali adores Rahul, her best college friend, but is devastated when he decides to marry Tina, another collegian. After eight years, widower Rahul’s daughter is told to reunite him with Anjali.
3. Baazigar:
Year of release: 1993
Director: Mustan Burmawalla, Abbas Burmawalla
Runtime: 3h 2m
IMDB rating: 7.6/10
OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video
Storyline: A cold-blooded killer with a vendetta seduces a businessman’s elder daughter before murdering her in a manner that appears to be suicide. He then hatches a plan to destroy the rest of the family.
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4. Hum Aapke Hain Koun:
Year of release: 1994
Director: Sooraj Barjatya
Runtime: 3h 26m
IMDB rating: 7.4/10
OTT platform: Netflix
Storyline: Prem and Nisha, his brother Rajesh’s sister-in-law, fall in love. When Nisha’s sister unexpectedly dies and she is expected to marry Rajesh, fate has other plans for the lovers.
5. Andaz Apna Apna:
Year of release: 1994
Director: Rajkumar Santoshi
Runtime: 2h 40m
IMDB rating: 8/10
OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video
Storyline: Amar and Prem, who belong to middle-class families, compete to win over Raveena, a millionaire’s daughter. Along the way, they run into a local gangster, Teja, who turns their lives upside down.
