From Ek Tha Tiger to Singham Returns: Bollywood's Unforgettable Independence Day Releases
Team OTTplay
August 15, 2023
Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997)
Bobby Deol and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan star in Rahul Rawail's romantic drama, which examines love and relationships against the backdrop of cultural differences.
Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
In his romantic comedy, Siddharth Anand follows the relationships between Ranbir Kapoor's character, a carefree young man, and three different women: Minissha Lamba, Bipasha Basu, and Deepika Padukone.
Batla House (2019)
This Nikkhil Advani-helmed action thriller, in which John Abraham stars, is loosely based on the Batla House encounter case. It explores the challenges faced by police officers in maintaining law and order.
Ek Tha Tiger (2012)
Directed by Kabir Khan, this action-thriller stars Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif as spies from India and Pakistan, respectively, who fall in love while on a mission. It showcases themes of patriotism and cross-border relations.
God Tussi Great Ho (2008)
Directed by Rumi Jaffery, this comedy-fantasy film stars Amitabh Bachchan as God and Salman Khan as a man who questions God's decisions.
Gold (2018)
Directed by Reema Kagti, Gold, starring Akshay Kumar, is a sports drama that narrates the journey of the Indian field hockey team's quest for an Olympic gold medal as an independent nation in 1948.
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002)
This supernatural thriller, which Rajkumar Kohli directed, is a tale of reincarnation, retaliation, and a conflict between good and evil. It has become a cult classic now.
Mission Mangal (2019)
Directed by Jagan Shakti, this film is based on the true story of the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Mars Orbiter Mission. The film highlights the dedication and teamwork of the scientists working on the mission.
Once Upon Ay Time in Mumbaai Dobaara (2013)
The Milan Luthria-directed gangster drama portrays Mumbai's underworld in the 1980s and 1990s and stars Akshay Kumar and Imran Khan.
Satyamev Jayate (2018)
Directed by Milap Milan Zaveri, this vigilante action film stars John Abraham as a man on a mission to eradicate corruption and injustice.
Singham Returns (2014)
A sequel to the hit film "Singham," directed by Rohit Shetty and starring Ajay Devgn, this action-packed movie portrays a righteous police officer's fight against corruption and crime.
Tere Naam (2003)
Salman Khan and Bhumika Chawla are the stars of this Satish Kaushik-directed romantic drama. While not directly related to Independence Day, the film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption.