Excited for the wedding season's fun-filled events, as you prepare to share in the festivities with new and old friends, why not fill your free time with wedding-themed stories? Many offer strong emotional moments, while others show deeper lessons about the many facets of love and commitment. Whether you're in the mood for comedy or family drama, or want to watch the leads clash in personality, there's a movie to fit your tastes. Here are 7 recommendations for the Bollywood wedding movies to watch before the wedding season begins.
A fascinating look at love pitted against duty. Prem and Nisha meet and fall in love at their elder siblings' wedding, but after Nisha’s sister, Pooja, dies, the family suggest she marry Prem’s older brother, Rajesh. The couple's conundrum is the crux of the story.
Streaming on: JioHotstar, Prime Video, and Zee5.
London-based doctor Manu meets Tanu, who refuses his advances. Instead, she wants him to help her run off with her lover. It’s an intriguing film about how opposites attract, filled with witty dialogue and charming performances.
Streaming on: Netflix (in India)
The focus here isn’t only on romance but also on strong friendship. Sonu and Titu are childhood friends who share a strong bond, but it is tested when Titu falls in love with the perfect woman, Sweety. The best friend and the girlfriend clash, with Sonu determined to thwart the romance.
Streaming on: Prime Video
At a destination wedding in London, two families gather. Struggling financially, the daughter is compelled to marry a rich heir at her greedy grandmother's insistence, while her adopted sister has her own dalliance with the wedding planner.
Streaming on: Disney+ and JioHotstar.
Chandni falls in love with Prem, who comes from an upper-middle-class family, and they're set to be married. Tragedy strikes on the day of their engagement, and she has to give up her romantic inclinations to raise her siblings. It’s a beautiful, heartfelt tale of love, sacrifice, and the strength of one’s character.
Streaming on: Prime Video.
Sapna has been raised by three maternal uncles, each with a very different personality. She falls in love with Raja, who has to prove himself worthy of her. There’s tons of hilarity as Raja constantly changes aspects of himself to impress the uncles.
Streaming on: JioHotstar, Prime Video
An aspiring filmmaker realizes Manoj has a crush on her, but she decides to use him to install secret cameras to document his family’s wedding for a reality-style show. As the family’s secrets are exposed, Manoj realizes he's made a grave error.
Streaming on: Prime Video.
From heartfelt moments and laughter to beautiful settings, amazing costumes, and fun dance numbers, this catalog celebrates the joy of great cinema.