New Bollywood Movies You Won't Want to Miss
Many people say that Bollywood movies aren’t as good as they used to be. However, there are still plenty of amazing movies being released each month. In the article below, we will tell you which new Bollywood movies you won’t want to miss! You’ll find the list to be quite diverse, so there will be something for everyone here. Let’s get started!
Taanaji: The Unsung Warrior
Taanaji is a riveting biopic of a legendary Maratha warrior who was instrumental in the fall of the Mughal Empire. He is regarded as an important figure in India's freedom struggle but his contributions are largely forgotten.
The movie also focuses on contemporary India and how, despite being one of the world's most populous nations, it struggles with poverty and inequality. Aamir Khan plays Taanaji who at first sees his people living in misery under the oppressive rule of their invaders. But over time he sees that they can unite and fight back against injustice together. To avoid spoilers, we'll stop here! If you're into history or just want something new to watch this weekend then check out Taanaji: The Unsung Warrior for yourself!
Hichki
This movie is about a man who has Tourette's Syndrome and his wife, who helps him cope with the condition. It was released on March 1st in India and is available on Netflix. The title Hichki translates to The Thinking Cap.
Mani Ratnam directed this film, starring R Madhavan and Vidya Balan in leading roles. The story follows Aadesh (Madhavan), who is diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome as a child, but decides not to tell anyone about it. He does not want people to treat him differently because of his disease. He lives life as any other person would, until he meets Supriya (Balan). She becomes the one person that knows his secret and she also falls for Aadesh.
Kedarnath
It's hard to believe that it's been a whole year since the devastating floods in Kedarnath. This year, the historic Hindu temple is set for its grand reopening, and people are excited. The temple was closed for more than seven months following the natural disaster last year, but now it's open once again! Tourists have begun flocking in from all around the world to see what has become one of India's most visited sites. In fact, more than 10,000 visitors are expected on this first day alone. Although there were originally fears that the site would be vandalized or damaged by animals during its closure, authorities say they're confident these fears will not come true today. As many as 5 million pilgrims visit Kedarnath every year and hope to partake in this new pilgrimage opportunity after a tough time overcoming these disasters.
Aiyaary
The movie Aiyaary depicts the story of a military officer who is mistakenly declared dead. The movie stars Sidharth Malhotra, Vicky Kaushal, and Manoj Bajpayee in pivotal roles. The story starts with Siddarth Malhotra meeting with an accident, but he is not killed; instead, he is taken captive by terrorists. While at the hospital, his death is announced publicly. His family tries to locate him, but they are unable to find him as he has been captured. So they decide that they will have to declare him officially dead so that his share of the inheritance can be divided among themselves. But just when all hope seems lost, their son shows up alive at their doorstep—much more capable than before and ready for revenge against those who did this terrible thing to him! Meanwhile, as Siddarth Malhotra’s disappearance triggers suspicion, his wife (played by Saiyami Kher) also gets pulled into her husband’s case and fights the public perception while looking for answers herself. She learns about a few truths which she cannot keep to herself any longer. After much research and some confrontation, she finally finds out what actually happened to her husband. Will justice prevail? Watch Aiyaary now!
Padman
A true story, Padman explores the meaning of masculinity and gender inequality. Based on the life of Arunachalam Muruganantham, a social activist from Coimbatore in India who invented a machine that makes low-cost sanitary napkins called Rags. His invention revolutionised not only India's textile industry but also women's lives. He was able to make his way up with an idea and create an impactful change in this world. A new movie coming out January 26th - watch it! The big screen adaptation of the bestseller novel The Girl In The Spider’s Web is being released. Starring Claire Foy as Lisbeth Salander, she has been described as a a modern day heroine by Foy. It is about revenge and determination with some hacking scenes in between to keep you engaged. With many twists and turns, I can't wait for everyone to see this film come November 9th.
Gully Boy
Gully Boy - Based on a 24-year-old rapper from Mumbai, this film tells the story of how one person can make a difference in their world. 2) Love Sonia - A 16-year old is lured into the underworld of child prostitution. 3) Andhadhun - Think Ocean's Eleven meets Shutter Island with an Indian twist. 4) Hawaizaada: In 17th century India, an astronomer dreams up the idea for a flying machine and is ridiculed by the elite thinkers of his day. Desperate to prove himself right, he turns back to ancient Indian knowledge and finds that air travel was not only possible, but widely practiced centuries before it became popular in the West. 5) Padman: The inspirational true story of PADMAN starring Akshay Kumar as Arunachalam Muruganantham who revolutionized feminine hygiene. After getting tired of watching his wife suffer with unhygienic menstrual practices, Muruganantham created low-cost sanitary napkins out of discarded materials. He soon became known as the Menstrual Man and other women followed suit, creating jobs and breaking taboos along the way.