From the 90s hit Khamoshi to the newly released Chamkila, here’s the list of the best Hindi musical movies released so far!
The connection between music and Indian cinema has always been unbreakable. Movie plots are often forgotten after a few days or weeks, however, great music endures eternally in our playlists and hearts. And our happiness reaches a whole new level when the creators add the icing on the cake by creating musicals.
In our lives, musical films resonate on different levels. Whether it’s a phase of getting over a breakup or falling in love, music lingers with us forever. Therefore, in this article, we’ll look at the best Hindi musical movies of all time, which will always hold a special spot in our hearts.
Chamkila
Imtiaz Ali’s lively biopic of the slain Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila is one of the best music biopics produced in India. Despite only being released a few days ago, the movie has already achieved tremendous success. All of the songs in the film were performed live by Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, giving the film an authentic touch.
Khamoshi – The Musical
Khamoshi: The Musical, a 1996 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama musical film, marks Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s debut. The film, which stars Manisha Koirala, Salman Khan, and Nana Patekar, is a coming-of-age story that centers on Annie, a gifted girl from a small town who must choose between caring for her deaf and silent parents, Joseph and Flavy, or pursuing her dream of becoming a singer.
Rockstar
The critically acclaimed 2011 romantic musical drama, which starred Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri in the lead roles, follows the journey of a college student named Janardhan who becomes an angry and lonely rockstar named Jordan as he copes with heartbreak, poverty, and his ascent to fame. Without a doubt, it is among the best musical films that Bollywood has ever made.
Aashiqui 2
Aashiqui 2 is a Bollywood romantic musical drama film starring Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor in lead roles. The film includes ten tracks and a themed musical composition that transports you to the melodic journey of two lovers experiencing success and failure, love and hate, in their lives.
Gully Boy
“Gully Boy,” a musical drama directed by Zoya Akhtar, explores Mumbai’s underground rap scene. The film, which stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, showcases underground hip-hop music and rap segments. It has helped to promote and increase awareness of this specific genre of music and has nearly succeeded in doing so, making it a cultural phenomenon.
Secret Superstar
“Secret Superstar,” directed by Advait Chandan, is the story of a young girl who wants to be a singer. The film, which stars Zaira Wasim and Aamir Khan, is a remarkable Bollywood musical because of its soulful music and emotional depth that connect with viewers and give voice to talent that has remained hidden due to societal norms.
Rock On!!
“Rock On!!” delves into the goals and a comeback of a rock group. The story revolves around four friends who get together to relive their past and lives. The movie perfectly conveys the spirit of the music industry and the friendship among its members with a rock-influenced soundtrack.
