8 motivational Bollywood films that are a must-watch

1. Super 30 – 2019

 

• IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
• Stars: Hrithik Roshan, Mrunal Thakur, Nandish Singh Sandhu
• Created by: Vikas Bahl
• Genre: Biography, Drama
• Writer: Sanjeev Batra
• Where to watch/OTT Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Featuring Hrithik Roshan, the movie follows the story of Anand Kumar, a math prodigy who receives an opportunity to visit Cambridge University. Unfortunately, he can’t afford it due to financial issues. Afterward, he began teaching at a coaching center, but he realized that he should focus on helping underprivileged students who aspire to enter IIT but can’t afford coaching. As a result, he initiated a program named Super 30. The movie is exciting and will make you experience a thrilling journey.

2. Pad Man – 2018

 

 

• IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
• Stars: Akshay Kumar, Radhika Apte, Sonam Kapoor
• Created by: R. Balki
• Genre: Comedy, Drama
• Writer: R. Balki, Swanand Kirkire
• Where to watch/OTT Platform: Netflix, Zee5

Pad Man delivers a crucial message to society regarding the sanitary conditions for women in the country. The story follows Laxmikant (Akshay Kumar) and his quest to create sanitary pads for his wife, who currently uses unclean cloth during her menstrual cycle. He subsequently invents a machine that can produce affordable sanitary pads and raises awareness about this issue. Directed by R Balki and featuring Akshay Kumar, Radhika Apte, and Sonam Kapoor, the movie was highly inspiring and well-crafted.

3. Dangal – 2016

 

 

• IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
• Stars: Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra
• Created by: Nitesh Tiwari
• Genre: Action, Biography, Drama
• Writer: Piyush Gupta, Shreyas Jain, Nikhil Mehrotra
• Where to watch/OTT Platform: Netflix

The film Dangal is inspired by the accomplished wrestlers Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat. Despite Aamir Khan’s presence in the movie, it’s fair to say that the girls, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra truly impressed with their exceptional acting abilities. The plot centers on Mahavir Singh Phogat (Aamir Khan), who initially hopes to train his sons to become top wrestlers but is disheartened when he has no sons. However, he soon discovers that his daughters have wrestling talent ingrained in them. He proceeds to coach his daughters to become accomplished female wrestlers, highlighting the theme of women’s empowerment and challenging the stereotype that girls are limited to domestic chores.

4. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag – 2013

 

 

• IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
• Stars: Farhan Akhtar, Deepak Singh Rawat, Japtej Singh
• Created by: Rekeysh Omprakash Mehra
• Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
• Writer: Prasoon Joshi
• Where to watch/OTT Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a biographical movie about the legendary athlete Milkha Singh, also known as the Flying Sikh. Farhan Akhtar plays the lead role, and the film, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, portrays Milkha Singh’s journey from the trauma of losing his family during the partition to becoming one of India’s top athletes. This film highlights the values of dedication, discipline, and hard work, and it conveys an essential message of perseverance. Farhan’s remarkable transformation in both his physical appearance and acting skills is praiseworthy. Every time we watch this movie, it leaves us feeling highly motivated, and it’s undoubtedly one of the finest sports biographical films ever created.

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5. English Vinglish – 2012

 

 

• IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
• Stars: Sridevi, Adil Hussain, Mehdi Nebbou
• Created by: Gauri Shinde
• Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
• Writer: Gauri Shinde
• Where to watch/OTT Platform: Jio Cinema, Zee5

The movie English Vinglish conveys a crucial message. It tells the story of Shashi portrayed by Sridevi, a homemaker who faces ridicule from her family and society for not being fluent in English. However, her life takes a turn when, during a visit to her family in the US, she decides to join English classes. In the English classes, she encounters people facing similar challenges, and they help her understand that she should appreciate her worth and not be confined by society’s narrow expectations. This movie delivered a powerful message about self-worth, resonating with the audience and earning their love.