5 Bollywood Gems Made Without Masala or Big Budget

A heartwarming and emotional journey of love, loss, and life, Dil Bechara follows two cancer-stricken teens who find hope in each other. Directed by Mukesh Chhabra, it stars Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjana Sanghi in their heartfelt performances. Dil Bechara is streaming on JioHotstar. 

A story of intense love and obsession, Shiddat follows a young man who crosses countries to be with the woman he loves. It’s emotional, raw, and filled with passion. Directed by Kunal Deshmukh, the film stars Sunny Kaushal, Radhika Madan, Mohit Raina, and Diana Penty. Shiddat is available to watch on JioHotstar. 

The story of Laapataa Ladies revolves around rural India, this film follows two brides who get accidentally swapped on a train. With humor and heart, it explores identity and women’s freedom. Directed by Kiran Rao, it stars Pratibha Ranta, Nitanshi Goel, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Ravi Kishan. If you missed this epic movie in theaters so you can stream Laapataa Ladies on Netflix. 

A bittersweet tale of love and memories, this film follows a writer reflecting on his bond with a free-spirited childhood friend. It’s nostalgic, heartfelt, and refreshingly low on drama. Directed by Akshay Roy, it stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Parineeti Chopra. "Meri Pyaari Bindu" is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. 

Set in Varanasi, Masaan weaves together two touching stories of love, loss, and societal pressure. It’s emotional, real, and deeply moving. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the film stars Richa Chadha, Vicky Kaushal, and Shweta Tripathi in powerful roles.The Hindi film "Masaan" is currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, VI movies and tv, and JioHotstar.