1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal
Release Date: October 20, 1995
Budget: ₹4.5 crore
IMDb Rating: 8.1
Plot: This iconic romantic comedy follows Raj, a young man sent abroad to fulfill his parents’ wish, who falls in love with Simran and must win over her family.
2. Maine Pyar Kiya (1989)
Cast: Salman Khan, Bhagyashree, Alok Nath, Reema Lagoo
Release Date: December 29, 1989
Budget: ₹2 crore
IMDb Rating: 7.8
Plot: This classic love story features Prem, a carefree young man who falls for Suman, a headstrong woman. Their families disapprove, leading to challenges and sacrifices.
3. Hum Aapke Hain Koun...! (1994)
Cast: Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Mohnish Behl, Renuka Shahane
Release Date: August 5, 1994
Budget: ₹6 crore
IMDb Rating: 7.5
Plot: This family drama with a romantic twist follows Prem and Nisha, who are engaged but fall in love with each other’s younger siblings.
4. Mughal-e-Azam (1960)
Cast: Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, Prithviraj Kapoor, Durga Khote
Release Date: April 5, 1960
Budget: ₹1.5 crore
IMDb Rating: 8.1
Plot: This epic historical romance tells the tragic love story of Prince Salim and Anarkali, a court dancer, set against the backdrop of the Mughal Empire.
5. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Salman Khan
Release Date: October 16, 1998
Budget: ₹18 crore
IMDb Rating: 7.4
Plot: This coming-of-age romantic comedy explores friendship and love across generations. Rahul, a college student, bets he can make a tomboyish girl Anjali fall in love with him, but things get complicated when he meets Tina, the woman he truly loves. Years later, their paths reconnect.
6. Jab We Met (2007)
Cast: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Darshan Jariwala
Release Date: October 10, 2007
Budget: ₹18 crore
IMDb Rating: 8.1
Plot: This heartwarming romantic comedy follows Geet, a bubbly Punjabi girl who meets a depressed businessman, Aditya, on a train journey. Their contrasting personalities lead to hilarious situations, but Geet’s zest for life helps Aditya rediscover himself.
7. Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
Cast: Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity Zinta
Release Date: August 10, 2001
Budget: ₹12 crore
IMDb Rating: 8.1
Plot: This coming-of-age story follows three friends who embark on a backpacking trip to Goa and explore love, friendship, and finding their purpose in life.
8. Band Baaja Baarat (2010)
Cast: Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Manish Paul
Release Date: December 10, 2010
Budget: ₹21 crore
IMDb Rating: 7.8
Plot: This rom-com follows Shruti and Bittoo, two ambitious college students who turn their friendship into a wedding planning business. As they navigate the world of big fat Indian weddings, their professional partnership starts to turn into something more.
9. Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988)
Cast: Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla, Dalip Tahil, Razak Khan
Release Date: April 18, 1988
Budget: Not available
IMDb Rating: 7.8
Plot: This musical love story features Raj, a carefree young man who falls for Rashmi, a headstrong woman. They elope, but face challenges from their families who disapprove of the match.
10. Namastey London (2007)
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Rishi Kapoor, Liz Hurley
Release Date: February 16, 2007
Budget: ₹25 crore
IMDb Rating: 6.3
Plot: This romantic comedy follows a headstrong British-Indian chef, Namrata, who travels to India to find a husband. She encounters Arjun, a rigid businessman, and their clashing personalities lead to a series of comedic situations as they explore love and cultural differences.
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