The holiday season is knocking at our door. While most of our clients and partners across the globe will be busy putting up Christmas lights, we Indians will also seek warmth, not just from cozy blankets and hot chocolates but also from stories that fill our hearts, moisten our eyes and make us smile.
Whether you’re a family person looking forward to spending some quality time with your family or you’re living in a city far away from your home with little time to get in touch with your emotional side and you want to feel like you belong somewhere or with someone, Hindi cinema has got your back. From emotional & family dramas to rom-coms and inspirational and nostalgic stories, here’s a list of feel-good Hindi movies.
1. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… (2001)
There are very few movies that can capture the essence of family, love, celebration and togetherness the way K3G does. This star-studded movie by Karan Johar is intensely emotional, glamorous and visually engaging. It explores love, separation and family dynamics, making it one of the most family-friendly Bollywood movies to watch this holiday season. This movie is filled with festive sequences, entertaining bits, moments of love and reconciliation and beautiful songs that wrap you in the kind of comfort you seek during this holiday season.
2. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)
This movie perfectly captures the spirit of Indian celebrations, joy and family bonding. It’s filled with weddings, beautiful rituals, dances, fun and heartfelt moments that make you feel like you are part of a big and caring family, even if you are living alone, far away from your family. The music, the sweetness, the North Indian family values, and the innocence & simplicity of the story, traditional yet progressive, make it one of the most popular feel-good Hindi movies that should be in both millennials’ and Gen Z’s holiday watchlist.
3. Taare Zameen Par (2007)
As we’re bidding goodbye to this year and welcoming a new one, there will be no better time to take a break and reflect on yourselves: reconnect with your empathetic side and check your perspective towards life. Taare Zameen Par is a perfect film for that; its emotional storytelling, strong performances and powerful messaging teach us how important it is to be kind to everyone. Starring Amir Khan and Darsheel Safary, the story revolves around a dyslexic young kid who feels like a failure, misunderstood by his parents, gets sent to a boarding school, and slowly starts gaining confidence after his arts teacher recognizes his struggles and helps him overcome them against all odds.
4. Baghban (2003)
Baghban is a gentle reminder of the value of parents, gratitude, and love, and it is one of the feel-good Hindi movies you should watch during this holiday season, when we finally get time to take our minds off work and reconnect with people who matter most. The film revolves around the sacrifices parents make and the strength it takes to hold a family together. It’s emotional, reflective and will make you want to call your parents or hug them.
5. Chhichhore (2019)
Chhichhore is a beautiful portrayal of college life, friendship, memories and what it’s like to be young. We all miss our college days and more importantly, we miss who we were back then. And this movie takes you down that memory lane so you can relive your hostel days, late-night shenanigans, silly tussles and friendship that stays with you long after college ends. During this holiday season, with some free time in your hands, let that nostalgia kick in and let this movie remind you of the place and the people who shaped you. And for those who are yet to start college, this movie will show you that life unfolds in chapters and the best days of your life are still waiting for you.
6. Piku (2015)
Piku is one of the best feel-good Hindi movies that will show you how important it is to take a break from work, slow down, reconnect with your close ones and most importantly, reconnect with yourself, your roots and your identity. Featuring the trio of Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Imran Khan, this movie explores humor, independence, adulthood, responsibilities, bottled-up emotions and self-discovery in the simplest way possible. Watch this heartwarming movie during the holiday season to explore the complexities of relationships and how important it is to accept people with their flaws.
7. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
For millennials, DDLJ is more than a love story; it is a kind of romance that every one of us secretly wished for. And if you are a Gen Z, who was not fortunate enough to watch this magic unfold on the silver screen, I strongly recommend you watch it this holiday season, when life finally slows down a little. This movie will introduce you to old-school romance: the kind of love built on stolen glances, soft smiles, hand-written letters and the faith that love will find its way. It reminds you of the person you love and want to end up with someday. And if you are a millennial, then I know that you’re rewatching this for the hundredth time, because this movie feels like choosing comfort over adventure and stability over curiosity. This movie is just like the person you love; no matter how much time you spend with it, you will never grow tired of it.
Conclusion: The Perfect Holiday Companions
The holiday season is all about slowing down, reconnecting with what matters, and surrounding yourself with stories that make you feel something. These films — filled with love, family, nostalgia, celebration, and warmth — are the perfect way to spend a quiet evening with people you love or even by yourself.
Whether you want to relive old memories or create new ones, these movies will remind you of the joy, comfort, and togetherness that define this time of year. So grab a blanket, make yourself some chai, and let the holiday magic begin.
This holiday season should be all about taking a break from work, reconnecting with your close ones and spending some time with yourself. No matter if you are with your family or by yourself, this list of family-friendly Bollywood movies could be the perfect way to start a quiet evening. Grab your cozy blanket, make some chai, order some snacks and let the holiday magic begin. Team DHOOMDB wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
*Note – We will be interlinking this blog with more comprehensive list of feel good and family friendly Bollywood Movie’s.
