2 States
2014 • Dharma Productions / Nadiadwala Grandson EntertainmentTwo families, two languages, one love. We salute this journey. Naman.
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The films that made this
Every character owes these stories something. Our thanks to them all.
KaunHoTum's archetypes are named after the Bollywood characters who inspired them; every one of the 16 traces back to a face you already know and love. We're not affiliated with any studio or artist; here are 44 of those films, credited one by one, from the heart. This page is our salaam to them. If a name brings back a memory, watch it again.
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3 Idiots
2009 • Vinod Chopra FilmsThe film that taught a whole generation to place a hand on its chest and calm itself. Naman.
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Band Baaja Baaraat
2010 • Yash Raj FilmsA partnership that started with work and reached the heart. Naman.
Barfi!
2012 • UTV Motion PicturesSaying the deepest things without a single word: that was this film's magic. Naman.
Bunty Aur Babli
2005 • Yash Raj FilmsTwo restless minds whose playground was the whole country. Naman.
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Chak De! India
2007 • Yash Raj FilmsThat halftime speech still gives us goosebumps. Naman.
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Dear Zindagi
2016 • Red Chillies Entertainment / Dharma Productions / Hope ProductionsTo the film that made therapy feel normal. Naman.
Dhoom:2
2006 • Yash Raj FilmsA romance of control and chaos, moving at the same speed. Naman.
Dil To Pagal Hai
1997 • Yash Raj FilmsThis film believed there is someone out there for everyone. We salute that belief. Naman.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995 • Yash Raj FilmsThe film whose every other line became Bollywood's own language. Naman.
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Ek Tha Tiger
2012 • Yash Raj FilmsIn the end, the heart's decision mattered more than the mission. Naman.
English Vinglish
2012 • Hope Productions / Eros InternationalA mother began learning for herself, and the whole house learned with her. Naman.
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Guru
2007 • Madras TalkiesThe obsession of turning dreams into an empire. We salute this story. Naman.
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Hichki
2018 • Yash Raj FilmsEvery obstacle can become a lesson if you change how you see it. Naman.
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
1999 • Sanjay Leela Bhansali FilmsSacrifice is also a language of love. This film taught us. Naman.
Hum Tum
2004 • Yash Raj FilmsAfter years of bickering, it turned out being opposites was the glue. Naman.
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Jab We Met
2007 • Shree Ashtavinayak Cine VisionA train journey that made two incomplete people whole. Naman.
Jigra
2024 • Viacom18 Studios / Dharma Productions / Eternal Sunshine ProductionsA sister who walked to the far side of a prison wall without pausing once. Naman.
Jodhaa Akbar
2008 • Ashutosh Gowariker Productions / UTV Motion PicturesTwo crowns, and a love of equals earned with respect. Naman.
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Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001 • Dharma ProductionsThe weight of an entire family, carried with a smile. We salute this film. Naman.
Kahaani
2012 • Boundscript Motion Pictures / Viacom18 Motion PicturesIn the lanes of Kolkata, a mother hid the biggest twist of all. Naman.
Kal Ho Naa Ho
2003 • Dharma ProductionsThe pain hidden behind a smile. This film made everyone cry. Naman.
Khoobsurat
2014 • Anil Kapoor Film Company / UTV Motion PicturesSometimes the best stories begin only when the rules break. Naman.
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998 • Dharma ProductionsThe film that taught us the deepest love begins as friendship. Naman.
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Lagaan
2001 • Aamir Khan Productions / Jhamu Sughand ProductionsOne goal, one village, and a victory that belonged to everyone. Naman.
Lootera
2013 • Balaji Motion Pictures / Phantom FilmsOne last leaf that told the whole story. Naman.
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Manmarziyaan
2018 • Phantom Films / Colour Yellow ProductionsConfusion is an honest emotion too, and this film accepted that. Naman.
Mardaani
2014 • Yash Raj FilmsDiscipline and daring can walk together, as this film showed us. Naman.
Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
2003 • Vinod Chopra ProductionsThe film that taught us a jhappi can be the greatest medicine. Naman.
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Piku
2015 • Rising Sun Films / Saraswati EntertainmentA daughter, a father, and a road trip where motion itself was the emotion. Naman.
PK
2014 • Vinod Chopra Films / Rajkumar Hirani FilmsAsking questions is the greatest dharma. This film reminded us. Naman.
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Queen
2014 • Viacom18 Motion Pictures / Phantom FilmsA solo honeymoon that turned out to be a journey of finding yourself. Naman.
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Raazi
2018 • Dharma Productions / Junglee PicturesTo erase yourself completely for your country. We salute that courage. Naman.
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
2008 • Yash Raj FilmsLove hiding inside the small chores of every day, as this film showed us. Naman.
Rangeela
1995 • Jhamu Sughand ProductionsTo this story of living a colourful life even in the streets. Naman.
Rockstar
2011 • Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision / Eros InternationalWhen pain found a voice, a Jordan was born. Naman.
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Singham
2011 • Reliance Entertainment / Rohit Shetty ProductionsOne entry, one stance, and the whole theatre would rise to its feet. Naman.
Swades
2004 • Ashutosh Gowariker Productions / UTV Motion PicturesHome is the place that keeps calling you back. This film taught us that. Naman.
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Tamasha
2015 • UTV Motion Pictures / Window Seat FilmsEvery person carries many stories inside, and this film showed it beautifully. Naman.
Tanu Weds Manu
2011 • Viacom18 Motion PicturesSmall towns, big hearts, and a wedding that never ran in a straight line. Naman.
The Lunchbox
2013 • Sikhya Entertainment / DAR Motion PicturesThe wrong train carried them to the right station. We salute this love in letters. Naman.
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Veer-Zaara
2004 • Yash Raj FilmsEven twenty-two years of waiting could not weaken one promise. Naman.
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Wake Up Sid
2009 • Dharma ProductionsA friendship that began in comfort and quietly became love. Naman.
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Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
2013 • Dharma ProductionsWings and roots: this story taught us to hold both at once. Naman.