Feb 21, 2025, 11:47 AM IST

7 unconventional rom-coms that changed up the genre

Muskaan Gupta

Over time, romantic films have changed how they depict relationships, emotions, and storytelling. These films, which range from timeless masterpieces to contemporary love tales, established new standards for Bollywood romance. These 7 romantic films from India revolutionised the genre!

A game-changer that became a cult classic by fusing modern love with tradition.

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

A passionate triangle of love that revolutionised romance's use of visual storytelling and emotional depth.

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)

A novel romance that brought in relatable characters and contemporary relationship dynamics.

Jab We Met (2007)

A passionate, extraordinary love story that combined self-destruction, heartbreak, and music.

Rockstar (2011)

Language barriers in love stories were broken by this endearing, silent, yet expressive romance.

Barfi! (2012)

A multi-layered story that used a contemporary love story to examine self-discovery.

Tamasha (2015)

A daring, intricate romance that pushed the boundaries of conventional Bollywood love stories with emotion and realism.

Gehraiyaan (2022)

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