5 Bollywood Movies That Will Make You Cry Like Never Before

Veer-Zaara (2004) is a romantic drama directed by Yash Chopra, starring Shah Rukh Khan as Veer and Preity Zinta as Zaara. The film tells the story of Veer, an Indian Air Force officer, who falls in love with Zaara, a Pakistani woman. Despite their deep love, they are separated by political tensions, leading to Veer’s 22-year imprisonment in Pakistan. The film is a tale of love, sacrifice, and the emotional impact of cross-border conflict.

Awarapan (2007) is a Bollywood crime drama directed by Mohit Suri, starring Emraan Hashmi as the lead character, Shahid, and a supporting cast including Shriya Saran and Rahul Dev. The story revolves around Shahid, a hardened criminal who works for a notorious gangster. His life takes a turn when he is assigned to protect a woman, who is being pursued by his boss. As he develops a deep emotional connection with her, Shahid begins to confront his own guilt and desire for redemption, ultimately leading him to make a sacrifice for her safety.

Lootera (2013) stars Ranveer Singh as Varun and Sonakshi Sinha as Pakhi, in a tale set in the 1950s. The film follows Varun, a mysterious man who enters Pakhi’s life under false pretenses, leading to a deeply emotional love story. Varun’s secretive past and Pakhi’s heart-wrenching journey of love, betrayal, and loss unfold against the backdrop of post-independence India.

Meri Pyaari Bindu (2017) is a romantic drama directed by Akshay Roy, starring Ayushmann Khurrana as Abhimanyu and Parineeti Chopra as Bindu. The film follows Abhimanyu, a writer, who returns to his past to confront his love story with Bindu, a free-spirited singer. As he recalls their complicated relationship, filled with love, heartbreak, and unfulfilled dreams, he struggles to find closure. 

Laila Majnu (2018) is a romantic drama directed by Sajid Ali, starring Avinash Tiwary as Qais and Tripti Dimri as Laila. Set in Kashmir, it tells the tragic love story of Laila and Qais, whose intense love is hindered by societal norms. As Qais becomes consumed by his obsession with Laila, their love leads to heartbreak and madness, capturing the essence of forbidden love.