34 Best Bollywood family movies to watch this Diwali

Diwali is a day to spread love, positivity, and happiness. It is also a day to have lots of fun with family, so watch these famous Bollywood family movies and spend quality time with your loved ones.

Chhavi Puri
Written by Chhavi Puri , Skincare Coach & Makeup Expert & Ayushi Balani , Skincare Coach & Makeup Expert
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 | 10:42 PM IST | 9.8M
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Diwali, the prosperous and glittery festival is celebrated with all pomp in India. The festival of lights has a special place in the cinematic world too, and many Bollywood family movies share a glimpse of Deepavali celebrations. We are all excited to slip into our festive attires, offer prayers to God, light diyas, and celebrate the festival with enthusiasm. While being outdoors is fun on Diwali, planning a binge-watch movie session with family can add happiness to this day. You don't need to surf for hours to find the best family movies, as we have got you covered. It doesn't matter if you are a fan of comedy family movies or drama movies, because the list covers it all. 

 

Best Bollywood family movies of all time to watch this Diwali

1. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 3 hour 30 min
  • Movie Star Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Jaya Bachchan, Kajol
  • Director: Karan Johar
  • Year of release: 2001
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 7.4/10

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, popularly known as K3G, is an iconic Bollywood movie. From fashionista Poo to quirky Anjali, every character in the movie is unforgettable. In the movie Rahul, who gets disowned by his family as he gets married to Anjali, a girl hailing from a poor family. Years later, Rahul's brother Rohan embarks on a journey to reunite his family. One of the highest-grossing Indian films, the movie is a must-watch as it is packed with emotions and a glimpse of Indian festivals.

 

2. 3 Idiots (2009)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 2 hours 50 min
  • Movie Star Cast: Sharman Joshi, Aamir Khan, Boman Irani, R. Madhavan, Kareena Kapoor, Omi Vaidya, Mona Singh
  • Director: Rajkumar Hirani
  • Year of release: 2009
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
  • IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
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From the hilarious speech given by Chatur on stage to the epic one-liner 'Jahapana tussi great ho, tohfa kubool karo', everything about this movie remains popular. 3 Idiots is one of the best Bollywood family movies about two college friends Farhan and Raju who embark on a journey to search for their lost companion Rancho. 3 Idiots is a movie that portrays well the struggles of a college student, and the endeavors we go through to do well in our lives and choose the right profession for ourselves; the best part of the movie is that all of this is shown with a tinge of comedy. It is one of the best family movies on Netflix. 3 Idiots was a box office hit and received critical acclaim worldwide. 

 

3. Bheja Fry (2007)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 1 hour 35 min
  • Movie Star Cast: Sarika, Vinay Pathak, Milind Soman, Rajat Kapoor, Ranvir Shorey
  • Director: Sagar Ballary
  • Year of release: 2007
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
  • IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
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If you want to have a hearty laugh with your family this Diwali, then watch Bheja Fry. The movie is about Ranjeet Thadani, who lives with his wife, Sheetal, and gets completely irritated when he invites an Income-tax inspector to his house. It is the first installment of the Bheja Fry trilogy. 

 

4. Mohabbatein (2000)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 
  • Movie Star Cast: Uday Chopra, Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Shah Rukh Khan
  • Director: Aditya Chopra
  • Year of release: 2000
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
  • IMDb Rating: 7/10

Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Aishwarya Rai, this is one of the best Bollywood family movies of all time. Narayan is a principle of Gurukul and wants everyone to follow traditions and be disciplined always. Narayan disdains fun and is extremely intolerant of romance in a student's life. He threatens his students to expel them if they are ever caught being in a romantic relationship. Despite this, three Gurukul students - Vicky, Karan, and Sameer fall in love. Raj is a strong believer in love and gets hired by Narayan as Gurukul's new music teacher. What will happen when their beliefs clash? Will Raj be able to melt Narayan's heart, or will the latter make Raj follow in his footsteps? Watch Mohabbatein to find out!

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5. Paa (2009)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 
  • Movie Star Cast: Vidya Balan, Amitabh Bachchan, Arundhati Nag, Abhishek Bachchan, Paresh Rawal
  • Director: R. Balki
  • Year of release: 2009
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Peacock
  • IMDb Rating: 7.1/10

Paa is one of the best drama family movies and has an ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Vidya Balan. The movie is about Auro, a witty, kind-hearted 12-year-old boy with the rare genetic disorder progeria. Mentally, he is twelve, but physically he looks quite older. Auro is raised by his single mother, but one day as he comes to know about his father, he tries to bond with him. This is a very sweet movie to be enjoyed with family and can make you sob in the end. 

 

6. Hum Aapke Hai Koun..! (1994)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 3 hours 26 min
  • Movie Star Cast: Alok Nath, Madhuri Dixit, Mohnish Bahl, Renuka Shahane, Salman Khan, Anupam Kher, Reema Lagoo, Dilip Joshi, Satish Shah
  • Director:  Sooraj Barjatya
  • Year of release: 1994
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

This is a remake of the classic movie Nadiya ke Paar (1982) and centers around Prem and Nisha who fall in love with each other at the wedding of their elder siblings. But, everything changes for them after Nisha's elder sister dies, leaving behind a baby. The movie contributed to a change in the Indian movie industry, with new methods of distribution. It was the first-ever movie to gross over $1 billion in India. It is one of the biggest blockbusters ever and is a must-watch family movie. 

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7. Chupke Chupke (1975)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 2 hours 26 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Sharmila Tagore, Dharmendra, Asrani, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Usha Kiran, Om Prakash, David Abraham Cheulkar, Lily Chakravarty
  • Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
  • Year of release: 1975
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
  • IMDb Rating: 8.3/10

Chupke Chupke is one of the best 70s Bollywood movies that will make you laugh a lot. Parimal Tripathi, a botany professor falls in love with Sulekha Chaturvedi, and they both get married. He plays a joke on Sulekha's family with full support from his wife and friends. The movie is filled with so many joyful moments that it will take all your tiredness away. 

 

8. Rangeela (1995)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 2 hours 22 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Aamir Khan, Urmila Matondkar, Jackie Shroff
  • Director: Ram Gopal Verma
  • Year of release: 1995
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Eros Now
  • IMDb Rating: 7.4/10

Mili dreams of becoming a famous Bollywood actress, and when her dream comes true, she is caught in a love triangle between Munna, her childhood friend, and Raj Kamal, a famous actor. Who will she choose? Watch Rangeela to find out! The music track of this movie is great, and it was A.R. Rahman's debut Hindi movie with an original score as well as a soundtrack. 

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9. Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 2 hours 42 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla, Dalip Tahil, Alok Nath
  • Director: Mansoor Khan
  • Year of release: 1988
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Zee5
  • IMDb Rating: 7.4/10

Starring Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla, this is one of the best Bollywood romantic movies of all time. It centers around Raj and Rashmi who are in love with each other and decide to elope because their families are enemies. The movie's soundtrack was composed by Anand-Milind and became one of the best-selling Bollywood soundtrack albums of the 80s. 

 

10. Anand (1971)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 2 hours 2 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Ramesh Deo, Rajesh Khanna, Sumita Sanyal
  • Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
  • Year of release: 1971
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
  • IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

Dr. Bhaskar Bannerjee is a kind-hearted doctor who treats the poor for no charge and struggles with his patient's suffering. He treats Anand, who has a rare type of cancer and finds it astonishing that despite being terminally ill, Anand has the zeal to live life with happiness. Anand was released in 1971 and is considered one of the best Bollywood family movies ever made. 

 

11. Main, Meri Patni... Aur Woh! (2005)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 2 hours 9 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Varun Badola, Rajpal Yadav, Rituparna Sengupta, Kay Kay Menon
  • Director: Chandan Arora
  • Year of release: 2005
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 7.2/10

By the name of it, it might seem like the movie revolves around adultery, but believe us it's not! In fact, Main, Meri Patni...Aur Woh! is a sweet love story of Veena and Mithilesh. Mithilesh works as a librarian at Lucknow University and is insecure about his short height. He gets married to Veena, a beautiful young woman, and finds it hard to accept that she got ready to marry him. As their married life progresses, his insecurities grow and threaten to wreck his happy home. You'll feel every inch of emotion watching this movie, so don't forget to watch it and believe in love this festive season. 

 

12. Rocket Singh: Salesman of the year (2009)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Prem Chopra, Gauahar Khan, Manish Chaudhari, Shazahn Padamsee, D. Santosh
  • Director: Shimit Amin
  • Year of release: 2009
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
  • IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

If you want a perfect blend of comedy and drama in a movie, then watch Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year. The movie follows Harpreet Singh Bedi, who tries to maintain a balance between the strict demands of his profession, and the way of his heart. 

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13. Chalo Dilli (2011)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta, Mahika Sharma, Vinay Pathak
  • Director: Shashant Shah
  • Year of release: 2011
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: JioCinema
  • IMDb Rating: 6.8/10

Mihika Banerjee is a successful investment banker and her life changes when she misses her flight to Delhi and gets stranded with Manu Gupta, a middle-class man who talks a lot. How will she be able to reach Delhi? Watch Chalo Dilli to find out! It is one of the best Bollywood family movies and is quite underrated. 

 

14. Dil to Pagal Hai (1997)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 3 hours
  • Movie Star Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Akshay Kumar
  • Director: Yash Chopra
  • Year of release: 1997
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
  • IMDb Rating: 7/10

Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Madhuri Dixit, Dil To Pagal Hai is one of the best 90s family movies of Bollywood. It centers around a love triangle between Rahul, Nisha, and Pooja. Who will succeed in finding love? That you'll find out only once you watch the movie. 

 

15. Tere Bin Laden (2010)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Sugandha Garg, Pradhuman Singh, Ali Zafar
  • Director: Abhishek Sharma
  • Year of release: 2010
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 7.2/10

Ali Hasan, an ambitious reporter, is desperate to migrate to the United States. So he uses a look-alike to make a fake Osama bin Laden video and sells it to TV channels. This is one of the best satirical comedy movies and can be enjoyed with family. 

 

16. Bunty Aur Babli (2005)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan
  • Director: Shaad Ali
  • Year of release: 2005
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
  • IMDb Rating: 6.2/10

Rakesh and Vimmi have big dreams, but they face many struggles to make them come true. Hence, they take a different path and become Bunty and Babli to dupe people out of money. It is one of the best Bollywood family movies in the comedy genre. 

 

17. Drishyam (2015)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 2 hours 43 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Shriya Saran, Mrunal Jadhav, Ajay Devgn, Rajat Kapoor, Tabu, Ishita Dutta, Rishab Chadha
  • Director: Nishikant Kamat
  • Year of release: 2015 
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

This movie is so intriguing that it will keep your entire family hooked throughout. It is a very intelligent film full of suspense and twists that you never saw coming, making sure that it leaves a long-lasting impression on the viewer. The movie is about Vijay Salgaonkar who takes desperate measures to protect his family after they commit a crime. 

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18. Dangal (2016)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 2 hours 41 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Fatima Sana Shaikh, Aamir Khan, Sanya Malhotra, Sakshi Tanwar, Zaira Wasim
  • Director: Nitesh Tiwari
  • Year of release: 2016
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 8.3/10

Dangal is one of the best Indian sports movies and revolves around Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters. After he fails to win a gold medal for the country, former wrestler Mahavir vows to train his daughters and work towards glory at the Commonwealth Games. Dangal is one of the best Aamir Khan movies and is a must-watch family movie. 

 

19. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 2 hours 12 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Bhakti Barve, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Ravi Baswani, Neena Gupta, Satish Shah, Satish Kaushik, Pankaj Kapur, Ashok Banthia
  • Director: Kundan Shah
  • Year of release: 1983
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
  • IMDb Rating: 8.3/10

Vinod Chopra and Sudhir Mishra plan to open up their photo studio in a prestigious locality in Bombay and come across various problems that they need to deal with. The movie received critical acclaim and was loved by the audience. Kundan Shah was awarded the 1984 Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director for the movie. 

 

20. The Lunchbox (2013)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 1 hour 44 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Bharti Achrekar, Irrfan Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Nimrat Kaur, Nakul Vaid
  • Director: Ritesh Batra
  • Year of release: 2013
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
  • IMDb Rating: 7.8/10

The Lunchbox is one of the best works of Irrfan Khan and received critical acclaim worldwide. A man and a woman are connected by the mistake of Mumbai's efficient lunchbox delivery and start supporting each other without even meeting. They build a fantasy world together where everything is filled with happiness. 

 

21. Stanley ka Dabba (2011)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 1 hour 36 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Divya Jagdale, Divya Dutta, Amole Gupte, Partho Gupte, Raj Zutshi
  • Director: Amole Gupta
  • Year of release: 2011
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Hulu, Hotstar 
  • IMDb Rating: 7.8/10

Stanley is a talented and witty boy who is liked by everyone at school. But, everything changes for him when he encounters a school teacher who forces children to share their food with him. Stanley is forbidden from entering the school until he brings his own Tiffin box. This light-hearted comedy movie will touch your heart and also make you laugh. Partho A. Gupte won a National Award in India, in 2012 for the movie. 

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22. Do Dooni Chaar (2010)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 1 hour 52 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Neetu Singh, Archit Krishna, Rishi Kapoor, Natasha Rastogi
  • Director: Habib Faisal
  • Year of release: 2010
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

Watch a middle-class family struggle to buy a new car in this family comedy movie. Starring Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, this is one of the best Bollywood movies of all time. Do Dooni Chaar bagged a National Film Award, India in the category 'Best Feature Film in Hindi.' 

 

23. Ankhon Dekhi (2013)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family, Comedy
  • Running Time: 1 hour 47 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Rajat Kapoor, Sanjay Mishra, Brijendra Kala, Seema Pahwa
  • Director: Rajat Kapoor
  • Year of release: 2014
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
  • IMDb Rating: 7.9/10

Rajesh Bauji lives a happy life in Delhi with his family. After a distressing incident, he vows to believe only what he can see. Ankhon Dekhi won a lot of prestigious awards including Filmfare Awards, Screen Awards, and so on. 

 

24. Bawarchi (1972)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Rajesh Khanna, Jaya Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan, Usha Kiran, Kanwarjeet Paintal, Asrani
  • Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
  • Year of release: 1972
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
  • IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

Bawarchi is one of the best 70s Bollywood family movies and is about members of a middle-class family who have lots of conflicts with one another. Slowly and gradually, things improve for them and the dysfunctional family gets transformed due to the influence of their new house helper. Rajesh Khanna won the Best Actor (Hindi) award at the Bengal Film Journalists' Award in 1973, and Kanwarjeet Paintal won the Filmfare Award, in 1973 in the category 'Best Comic Actor.'

 

25. Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Prateik Babbar, Imran Khan, Paresh Rawal, Genelia D'Souza, Ratna Pathak Shah, Manjari Fadnis, Nirav Mehta, Ayaz Khan, Sugandha Garg, Sohail Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, Alishka Varde, Karan Makhija, Arbaaz Khan
  • Director: Abbas Tyrewala
  • Year of release: 2008
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix
  • IMDb Rating: 7.4/10

Jai and Aditi are best friends, and everyone thinks they are in love with each other. However, they are convinced that they don't have romantic feelings for one another and set out to find a love interest for each other. The movie was loved a lot by the audience as well as film critics. Over the years, Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na has achieved cult status among the audience for its cast performances, music, and story. 

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26. Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family, Comedy, Romance
  • Running Time: 2 hours 54 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Deepak Tijori, Aamir Khan, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Ayesha Jhulka, Pooja Bedi, Mamik Singh
  • Director: Mansoor Khan
  • Year of release: 1992
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Zee5
  • IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

A rich brat and a middle-class guy try to impress a girl, with their rivalry culminating in a prestigious college event - the marathon cycle race. The movie was inspired by the American movie Breaking Away (1979) and won two Filmfare Awards. This is one of the best coming-of-age sports Bollywood movies and is a must-watch. 

 

27. Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family, Action, Romance
  • Running Time: 2 hours 51 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Rekha, Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta, Hansika Motwani, Rajat Bedi, Prem Chopra, Mukesh Rishi
  • Director: Rakesh Roshan
  • Year of release: 2003
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
  • IMDb Rating: 7.1/10

Koi..Mil Gaya is one of the best sci-fi Bollywood movies ever made. Rohit has a developmental disability and is raised by his single mother in Kasauli. He is often bullied by Raj, and his four friends, but one day, his life changes when he inadvertently summons the aliens. Koi... Mil Gaya bagged various accolades including Filmfare Awards, People's Choice Awards, Screen Awards, and so on. 

 

28. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family, Comedy, Musical
  • Running Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Farhan Akhtar, Hrithik Roshan, Kalki Koechlin, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif
  • Director: Zoya Akhtar
  • Year of release: 2011
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
  • IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

Go on a fun-filled roller coaster ride with three friends and watch the twists and tales in their vacation in the movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. The movie features an ensemble cast of Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif, Abhay Deol, and Kalki Koechlin. The movie bagged 35 awards and was a box office hit. 

 

29. Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 2 hours 53 minutes 
  • Movie Star Cast: Kajol, Bobby Deol, Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, Om Puri
  • Director: Rajiv Rai
  • Year of release: 1997
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: ZEE5
  • IMDb Rating: 7.3/10

Get intense this Diwali by watching this awesome murder mystery that remains popular. Starring Bobby Deol and Kajol, Gupt: The Hidden Truth is one of the best Bollywood family movies to watch.  Governor Jaisingh is murdered in his house, and his son becomes the prime suspect. Now, he must do everything in his will to prove his innocence. Meanwhile, a love triangle is going on between Sahil, Sheetal, and Isha. Will Sahil be able to find the culprit? Watch Gupt: The Hidden Truth to find out!

 

30. Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 2 hours 16 minutes 
  • Movie Star Cast: Anil Kapoor, Amjad Khan, Amrita Singh, Om Prakash, Annu Kapoor, Pankaj Kapur
  • Director: Basu Chatterjee
  • Year of release: 1986
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
  • IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

Charandas is a fledgling wrestler and has sworn to celibacy until he is 40 years old. However, he falls in love with Chameli and goes through various problems to marry her. Chameli Ki Shaadi is one of the best 80s family movies and is filled with laughter. 

 

31. Special 26 (2013)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family, Crime, Thriller 
  • Running Time: 2 hours 24 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Kajal Aggarwal, Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, Manoj Bajpayee, Jimmy Sheirgill
  • Director: Neeraj Pandey
  • Year of release: 2013
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Google Play
  • IMDb Rating: 8/10

The movie centers around a gang of con men who pose as income tax officers and rob elite politicians and businessmen. Special 26 is one of the best Bollywood family movies and will make your Diwali more fun and enjoyable. 

 

32. Satte Pe Satta (1982)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Amjad Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Sudhir Luthria, Hema Malini, Kanwarjit Paintal, Ranjeeta Kaur, Kanwaljit Singh, Vikram Sahu, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Shakti Kapoor
  • Director: Raj N. Sippy
  • Year of release: 1982
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
  • IMDb Rating: 7.2/10

Satte Pe Satta is one of the must-watch Bollywood family movies. The movie is about seven brothers who live in a farmhouse among animals. Ravi Anand is the eldest of all, and the responsibility of raising his brothers falls on his shoulders after the sad demise of his parents. Will he be able to take up the responsibility properly? Watch Satte Pe Satta and let the mystery unfold. 

 

33. October (2018)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family
  • Running Time: 
  • Movie Star Cast: Gitanjali Rao, Varun Dhawan, Banita Sandhu
  • Director: Shoojit Sircar
  • Year of release: 
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: 
  • IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

Dan is a happy-go-lucky person and works as an intern at a hotel with Shiuli and a group of people. Suddenly, some unexpected events smash his and Shiuli's lives in unexpected ways. October is by far one of the best Varun Dhawan movies, and he won the Best Actor Award at the Jagran Film Festival 2018 and the Lions Gold Awards 2019. 

 

34. Hichki (2018)


  • Movie Genre: Drama, Family, Comedy
  • Running Time: 1 hour 56 minutes
  • Movie Star Cast: Rani Mukherji, Harsh Mayar, Asif Basra, Neeraj Kabi
  • Director: Siddharth P. Malhotra
  • Year of release: 2018
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
  • IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

Watch a determined and passionate teacher who turns her biggest weakness into strength and guides children towards the right path. This inspiring story is based on Front of the Class written by Brad Cohen. It is one of the best comedy-drama Bollywood movies ever made and is a must-watch. 

  1. Jab We Met
  2. Masaan
  3. Manorama Six Feet Under
  4. Lagaan
  5. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
  6. Swades
  7. Devdas
  8. Dil Se
  9. Dil Chahta Hai
  10. Barfi
  11. Queen
  12. Deewar
  13. Prem Rog
  14. Hera Pheri
  15. All The Best
  16. Phir Hera Pheri
  17. A Wednesday
  18. A Thursday
  19. Haathi Mere Saathi
  20. Kaala Patthar
  21. Mere Apne
  22. Inkaar
  23. Bobby
  24. Chooti si Baat
  25. Maine Pyar Kiya
  26. Soldier

Celebrate Diwali 2022 with joy and laughter and spend quality time with your family by watching these Bollywood family movies together. Tell us which one you liked the best in the comments section below.
 

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FAQs

Which are the best Bollywood family movies on Amazon Prime?
Chupke Chupke, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, October, and Hichki are some of the best Bollywood family movies on Amazon Prime.

Which are the best Bollywood thriller movies of all time?
A Wednesday, Kahaani, Badla, Raat Akeli Hai, and Andhadhun are some of the best Bollywood suspense movies to watch.

Which are the best Bollywood family movies on Netflix?
Dear Zindagi, Jersey, Queen, Love Aaj Kal, and Jab We Met are some of the best Bollywood family movies on Netflix.

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Chhavi Puri
Chhavi Puri
Skincare Coach & Makeup Expert

Chhavi is a certified Skincare Coach and she's also certified in Makeup Artistry. Her fascination with skincare

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