Loved Chand Mera Dil? Here Are 5 Must-Watch Underrated Romantic Bollywood Movies That Hit You Right in the Feels

Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008) is a beloved coming-of-age romantic comedy that marked the debut of Imran Khan alongside Genelia D'Souza, directed by Abbas Tyrewala and produced under Aamir Khan Productions. The film follows Jai “Rats” Singh Rathore and Aditi “Meow” Wadia, two college best friends with completely opposite personalities who insist they are just friends, even as everyone around them believes otherwise. As they try to set each other up with different partners, distance and failed relationships make them confront their true feelings, turning their lighthearted friendship into a heartfelt realization of love. 

Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story (2009), directed by Satish Kaushik, is a bold romantic drama that explores the sensitive issue of teenage pregnancy in urban India. Starring Ruslaan Mumtaz as Kabir and Sheena Shahabadi as Maahi, the film follows two young lovers from very different backgrounds whose relationship takes a life-altering turn after an unplanned pregnancy. As they face societal pressure, family backlash, and harsh realities beyond their age, the couple chooses to run away and take responsibility for their actions, showcasing a raw and emotional journey of love, struggle, and unexpected maturity. 

Purani Jeans (2014), directed by Tanushri Chattrji Bassu, is a nostalgic coming-of-age drama starring Tanuj Virwani, Aditya Seal, and Izabelle Leite. The film follows Siddharth (Sid), a successful but emotionally distant NRI who returns to his hometown Kasauli after his mother’s death, only to relive memories of his teenage years with his close-knit group, the “Kasauli Cowboys.” Through flashbacks, the story captures their carefree friendship, first love, and the heartbreak that tore them apart when both Sid and his best friend fell for the same girl, ultimately becoming a heartfelt journey of nostalgia, lost bonds, and redemption.

Notebook (2019), directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Salman Khan, is a heartfelt romantic drama marking the debut of Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan Bahl. Set in the serene backdrop of Jammu and Kashmir, the film follows Kabir, a former army officer who becomes a teacher at a remote school on Wular Lake, where he discovers a notebook left behind by the previous teacher, Firdaus. As he reads her thoughts and experiences, Kabir forms a deep emotional connection and falls in love with her without ever meeting her, making it a unique and soulful story of unseen love and longing. 

Dil Bechara (2020), directed by Mukesh Chhabra, is a deeply emotional coming-of-age romance and the final on-screen appearance of Sushant Singh Rajput. An official adaptation of The Fault in Our Stars, the film follows Kizie Basu (Sanjana Sanghi), a thyroid cancer patient, and Manny, a cheerful osteosarcoma survivor, as they fall in love while battling their terminal illnesses. Through moments of joy, pain, and a heartfelt journey to Paris, their story beautifully captures love, hope, and the fragility of life, making it an unforgettable and tear-jerking experience