Watch These 5 Heart-Touching Romantic Bollywood Movies If You Loved Laila Majnu

Dil Bechara is a 2020 coming-of-age romantic tragedy directed by Mukesh Chhabra in his debut and marks the final, posthumous film of Sushant Singh Rajput. Also starring Sanjana Sanghi, the film is the official Hindi adaptation of John Green’s novel The Fault in Our Stars. It follows Kizie, a thyroid cancer patient, who finds new hope and joy after meeting Manny, a cheerful osteosarcoma survivor. Despite their fragile health, the two embark on a heartfelt journey to live life fully, even traveling to Paris to meet a reclusive musician in a special cameo by Saif Ali Khan.

Sanam Teri Kasam (2016), starring Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane, is a tragic romantic drama directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru. The story follows Saru, a traditional girl from an orthodox family who faces constant rejection from potential grooms. After a misunderstanding leads her father to disown her, she finds unexpected support in her brooding neighbor Inder, who helps her transform and rebuild her confidence. As love blossoms between them, fate takes a cruel turn, sealing their romance with heartbreak.

Rockstar is a cult-classic musical romantic drama directed by Imtiaz Ali, celebrated for its intense storytelling and iconic music. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Janardhan “JJ” Jakhar, who later transforms into the tormented rockstar Jordan, and Nargis Fakhri as Heer Kaul, the film traces JJ’s journey from a simple Delhi student to an international music sensation. Believing that true art is born from pain, he chases heartbreak to fuel his passion, but even as fame finds him, his success remains overshadowed by a tragic and unfulfilled love story.

Aashiqui 2 is a 2013 Hindi musical romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri and a spiritual successor to the 1990 film Aashiqui. Starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor, the film follows the intense love story of Rahul Jaykar, a once-successful singer battling alcoholism, and Aarohi, a talented aspiring singer he helps rise to fame. As Aarohi’s career soars, Rahul’s self-destructive struggles strain their relationship, ultimately leading to a heartbreaking sacrifice that defines their tragic romance.

Kal Ho Naa Ho is a landmark 2003 romantic comedy-drama directed by Nikkhil Advani (in his directorial debut) and produced/written by Karan Johar under Dharma Productions. Starring Shah Rukh Khan as Aman, Preity Zinta as Naina, and Saif Ali Khan as Rohit, the film is set in New York City and follows Naina, a cynical MBA student whose life transforms when her cheerful neighbor Aman teaches her family to embrace happiness. As Naina falls in love with Aman, he hides his terminal heart condition and selflessly brings her closer to Rohit, ensuring her future happiness even at the cost of his own love.