Movies like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
The best movies like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) are Mohabbatein (2000), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). If Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham hooked you with its comedy and drama, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedDilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)8.5/10 from 4,648 votes
- NewestGoliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013)Released 2013
- In HindiMohabbatein (2000)Also in Hindi
Mohabbatein (2000)
At a prestigious all-male university, three friends seek love outside of the school grounds; at the same time, a newly-hired music teacher seeks to befriend and loosen up the militantly strict headmaster.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisKuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Per her mother's last wish, an 8 year old girl sets out to reunite her father with his college best friend who was in love with him.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
Raj is a rich, carefree, happy-go-lucky second generation NRI. Simran is the daughter of Chaudhary Baldev Singh, who in spite of being an NRI is very strict about adherence to Indian values. Simran has left for India to be married to her childhood fiancé. Raj leaves for India with a mission at his hands, to claim his lady love under the noses of her whole family. Thus begins a saga.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisKal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
An uptight MBA student falls for the charismatic new neighbor who charms her troubled family – but he has a secret that forces him to push her away.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)
A boring, reserved husband secretly becomes a lively, confident stranger to woo his own unaware wife only to make her fall head over heels for his dashing alter ego.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDil To Pagal Hai (1997)
Rahul, the director of a successful dance troupe, considers Nisha his best friend, though secretly, she is madly in love with him. He then falls for Pooja, who is engaged to Ajay.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDeewana (1992)
A singer marries his biggest fan, but his uncle plans to kill him in order to gain his money.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMain Hoon Na (2004)
An army major goes undercover as a college student. His mission is both professional and personal: to protect his general's daughter from a radical militant, and to find his estranged half-brother.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOm Shanti Om (2007)
In the early 70s, aspiring actor Om Prakash Makhija, and a famous starlet Shantipriya, are murdered. Thirty years later, his reincarnation Om Kapoor sets out to discover the mystery of their demise.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
A young singer falls in love with his teacher’s daughter, but their romance is tested when the girl’s parents arrange her marriage with Vanraj, which takes three of them into an unexpected journey of love, sacrifice, and selflessness.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPardes (1997)
Kishorilal wants an Indian bride for his westernised son. He gets him engaged to Ganga, his friend's daughter, and brings her to USA. But she shares a deeper bond with Arjun, Kishorilal's foster son.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisVeer-Zaara (2004)
Squadron Leader Veer Pratap Singh, a pilot in the Indian Air Force, rescues the stranded Zaara, a woman from Pakistan, following a bus accident, and their lives are forever bound.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDil Se.. (1998)
Journalist Amar falls for a mysterious woman on an assignment, but she does not reciprocate his feelings. However, when Amar is about to get married, the woman shows up at his doorstep asking for help.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJab We Met (2007)
A depressed wealthy businessman and a spunky carefree young woman embark on an unexpected journey that changes their lives.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisKuch Naa Kaho (2003)
Raj a mere bachelor, who has no intention of marrying is being convinced by his uncle. His uncle passes on the duty to Namrata a married woman whose husband Sanjeev leave her five years ago. Namrata is responsible for finding Raj a suitable bride, while she is busy finding girls for him, he is busy along with his mischievous friend Adi straying away all the girls by making up wired plans. But Raj falls in love with the match - maker herself. While this is happening Sanjeev, Namrata's husband return and foil all plans between Raj and Namrata.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Devdas (2002)
In 1900s India, Calcuttan zamindar Devdas Mukherjee — unable to marry his lover — takes up alcohol and the company of a courtesan to alleviate the pain.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBillu (2009)
When a famous Bollywood actor visits a small village for a film's shoot, a poor hairdresser's claim that they were once childhood friends soon makes him the centre of attention.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDil (1990)
Raja lives a poor lifestyle along with his dad, Hazariprasad and mom. He attends college where he has several run-ins with wealthy fellow-collegian, Madhu Mehra. Matters escalate to such an extent that she accuses him of sexually molesting her. When his dad comes to know, he decides to seize this chance to get rich quickly, masquerades as a wealthy businessman, approaches Mr. Mehra, and arranges for their children to get married. Murphy's law prevails at the time of the engagement - changing everyone's lives forever.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDarr (1993)
A woman is caught between one man's love and another man's obsession. She fears one and fears for the other. One stands for love and the other for life. Who will she choose?
Why it matches: Fans watch both
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998)
A wealthy collegian falls in love with an heir apparent, but her domineering cousin orders her to end the affair.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHar Dil Jo Pyar Karega (2000)
Jahnvi’s best friend Pooja attempts suicide when her boyfriend jilts her. Raj, a struggling singer, saves Pooja but she still goes into a coma and Raj gets stuck into caring for her. Upon recovery, Pooja falls for Raj, but he is in love with Jahnvi.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
SnoozefestMovies like thisChalte Chalte (2003)
A man pursues a woman who is already engaged and eventually gets married to her. Differences between the two lead to a bitter separation that threatens to destroy their relationship forever.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisYes Boss (1997)
Rahul Joshi wants to be a successful businessman so he works hard for his boss Siddharth. One day Rahul meets Seema, an up and coming model, and he feels like he's finally met his match. Will Seema fall for Rahul?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002)
Radha and Suraj have been friends since childhood. Gopal has been in love with Radha ever since they spent a few years together as kids. Years later, Gopal's guardian proposes to Radha a marriage with Gopal, and she accepts.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisGoliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013)
Ran and Leela are passionately in love with each other. The only problem is that their respective clans have been enemies for 500 years.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like this3 Idiots (2009)
Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserable for "Virus," the school’s uptight and heartless dean. But when Rancho catches the eye of the dean's daughter, Virus sets his sights on flunking out the "3 idiots" once and for all.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisHum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)
Prem and Nisha meet and fall in love at the wedding of their elder siblings, but their plans to be together are put in jeopardy when Nisha's sister dies, leaving behind a baby.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGol Maal (1979)
A man's simple lie to secure his job escalates into more complex lies when his orthodox boss becomes suspicious.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisIshq (1997)
The children of two wealthy businessman fall in love with someone from a poor background, much to their parents' disapprovals.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
Lovable goon Munna falls for a morning radio host by the name of Jahnvi, who also runs an elders' home which an unscrupulous builder seeks to attain. In order to gain Jahnvi’s attention, he cheats his way to winning a Mahatma Gandhi radio quiz. When Jahnvi consequently expresses interest in Munna, he and his best friend Circuit attempt to keep up the facade.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & drama
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham?
The closest matches to Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham are Mohabbatein (2000), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham?
People who watched Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham most often go on to Mohabbatein (2000), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).
What is the highest-rated movie like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham?
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), rated 8.5/10 by 4,648 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham?
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Hindi movies like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham?
Yes: Mohabbatein (2000), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995).
How are movies similar to Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.