8 slice-of-life films to binge watch on Netflix
These movies have the capacity to make you feel better and more optimistic.
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The endearing romances and motivational tales of triumphing over adversity can be found in the feel-good Bollywood films available on Netflix. There’s something for everyone in Netflix’s collection of feel-good Bollywood movies, whether you’re looking for smiles, sobs, or just a fun diversion.
1. The Sky Is Pink
This heartbreaking story of love, grief, and resiliency is called The Sky Is Pink. The film chronicles the journey of Aisha Chaudhary’s family and is based on the true story of the teenager who is battling a terminal illness. The parents of Aisha, Aditi and Niren, are portrayed by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Farhan Akhtar. Zaira Wasim excels in her role as the bold and witty Aisha, guiding the listener through the intricacies of their own lives through her narration.
2. Kapoor and Sons
In the moving family drama Kapoor & Sons, the intricacies of relationships within an apparently ideal family are explored. After their grandfather’s illness, estranged brothers Rahul (Fawad Khan) and Arjun (Sidharth Malhotra) reconcile at their ancestral home in Coonoor.
3. Udaan
In the gripping coming-of-age drama Udaan, the intricacies of a problematic father-son relationship are explored. Amit, played by Rajat Barmecha, is a disobedient teenager who is sent to live with his estranged father, Bhushan, played by Ram Kapoor, a harsh and despotic mill owner.
4. Ginny Weds Sunny
In the gripping coming-of-age drama Udaan, the intricacies of a problematic father-son relationship are explored. Amit, played by Rajat Barmecha, is a disobedient teenager who is sent to live with his estranged father, Bhushan, played by Ram Kapoor, a harsh and despotic mill owner.
5. Sukhee
The touching tale of Sukhee, a middle-aged woman (played by Shilpa Shetty), who escapes the tedium of her home life, is told in this film. Following years of putting her family first, she reclaims her independence and goes after her dreams. The movie looks at topics like female empowerment, self-discovery, and the value of following one’s passions no matter how old one is.
6. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Three childhood friends, Arjun (Hrithik Roshan), Imran (Farhan Akhtar), and Kabir (Abhay Deol), reunite for a bachelor trip to Spain in the lively coming-of-age story. They face their fears, outstanding issues, and the meaning of life as they set out on exciting adventures.
7. Dil Dhadakne Do
The story is set in a lavish cruise featuring the satirical family with distinct complexities. From the outside, the wealthy Kamal (Anil Kapoor) and Neelam (Shefali Shah) lead the seemingly flawless Mehra family. But beneath the glitzy exterior is a web of unspoken realities and unhappiness. Their kids, Kabir (Ranveer Singh) and Ayesha (Priyanka Chopra), struggle with their own issues.
8. Wake Up Sid
Ranbir Kapoor plays the carefree, wealthy, purpose-less young man Siddharth. His world changes when he meets Aisha, a driven writer from Kolkata, and through their interactions, Sid gradually comes to understand the value of responsibility, independence, and discovering one’s own path.
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