8 greatest Indian films on ZEE5  

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Gadar 2   

Period drama Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’s sequel traces the conflicts of the India-Pakistan war and revolves around the abduction of Tara Singh (Sunny Deol) and his son’s quest to save his family and the honour of his country. 

Sam Bahadur 

This inspirational biopic narrates the life of India’s first field marshal, Sam Manekshaw, and stars Vicky Kaushal in the titular role. Packed with charismatic performances and a gripping narrative, this one is binge-worthy. 

Haider 

Shahid Kapoor’s crime thriller traces the story of a man seeking closure to his father’s disappearance but gets entangled in political propaganda amid insurgency in Kashmir. 

Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai   

Starring Manoj Bajpayee as a morally upright lawyer, the plot revolves around his fight against an influential godman as he seeks justice for a sexual assault victim.

Dream Girl  

A sweet and captivating rom-com movie featuring Ayushmann Khurrana as the lead, the plot revolves around a man whose life takes a surprise turn when his new call center job brings menace.    

English Vinglish 

Starring the iconic late actress Sridevi, this heartwarming film delves into the emotional journey of a woman as she rediscovers herself, beyond gender stereotypes and cultural differences.

Rockstar

Starring Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri, Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar explores passionate love and musical aspiration with a beautifully scripted story that remains a cinematic masterpiece.

Laila Majnu   

With top-notch acting from Avinash Tiwary and Triptii Dimri, Laila Majnu is the modern-day adaptation of the love story between two star-crossed lovers as they battle family and fate.