When it comes to a total movie entertainment package for all age groups it doesn’t get better than Hindi films. Here’s a list of the best Bollywood Family movies of the 80s, 90s and 2000s.

Catering to family entertainment is never easy for filmmakers. You cannot please audiences belonging to different age groups. However, Bollywood is a Hindi film industry in India that has managed to captivate audiences from different age groups with their brand of family entertainers. Since its early days the Hindi film industry has been known for its superlative family movies. Typically a family entertainer is a movie that has something for every audience. The ingredients of family movies are such that they cater to kids, teens and mature adults.

In a movie made for the entire family, you will find a little bit of action, drama, romance, and comedy. Bollywood is home to some of the finest family entertainers.

Filmmakers in India love to connect with audiences in different ways. Making a film that is a complete entertainment package takes skill, finesse and vision. Over the years several filmmakers have mesmerized audiences with their tasteful movies. In India families love going to the movies, especially on weekends and during the holiday season. Needless to say, its family movies that fills up the cash registers. Majority of superhit movies and blockbuster movies in Bollywood have been wholesome family entertainment. While family movies in the Hindi film industry have been popular since the black and white era, it’s the 60s and 70s that paved the way for a new style of family entertainers.

With the dawn of the 80s, filmmakers started incorporating various elements of realism to make movies enjoyable for audiences in different age groups. Hindi films in the 80s emerged with new avatar bringing a new style of action and comedy in family movies. Over the years filmmakers have come up with awe-inspiring family movies that have gone down exceedingly well with audiences in India. The trend of making complete family entertainer has continued to this day. Since the year 2000 a new wave of directors have come up with unique family movies with a thought provoking message.

100 Greatest Family Movies

1. 3 Idiots (2009)
2. Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)
3. Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
4. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1996)
5. Bahubali 2: The Conclusion
6. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
7. Dangal (2016)
8. Taare Zameen Par (2007)
9. Kal Ho Na Ho (2003)
10. Hera Pheri (2000)
11. Jab We Met (2007)
12. Saajan (1991)
13. Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988)
14. Maine Pyaar Kiya (1989)
15. Iqbal (2013)
16. A Wednesday (2008)
17. Hun Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
18. OMG- Oh My God (2012)
19. Barfi (2012)
20. Airlift (2016)
21. Queen (2013)
22. Border (1997)
23. Hindi Medium (2017)
24. Satte Pe Satta (1982)
25. Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
26. Hum Aapke Hai Koun..! (1994)
27. Dil (1990)
28. Piku (2015)
29. Lagaan (2001)
30. Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994)
31. Vicky Donor (2012)
32. Dabangg (2010)
33. Disco Dancer (1982)
34. Baghban (2003)
35. Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992)
36. PK (2014)
37. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
38. Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)
39. Special 26 (2013)
40. Rowdy Rathore (2012)
41. Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)
42. Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (2000)
43. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
44. Rangeela (1995)
45. Chennai Express (2013)
46. Haider (2014)
47. Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gum (2001)
48. Chak De! India (2007)
49. Neerja (2016)
50. Kai Po Che (2013)
51. Ek Villain (2014)
52. Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008)
53. Talaash (2012)
54. Rock On!! (2008)
55. Om Shanti Om (2007)
56. Lawaaris (1981)
57. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
58. Manjhi: The Mountain Man (2015)
59. Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
60. The Lunchbox (2013)
61. English Vinglish (2012)
62. Raees (2017)
63. I Am Kalam (2010)
64. Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014)
65. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)
66. Bheja Fry (2007)
67. Cocktail (2012)
68. Sharaabi (1984)
69. Naseeb (1981)
70. Black (2005)
71. Ghulam (1998)
72. Do Dooni Char (2010)
73. Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008)
74. Khakee (2004)
75. Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008)
76. Masoom (1983)
77. Wake Up Sid (2009)
78. Pink (2016)
79. Khoobsurat (1980)
80. Udaan (2010)
81. Veer Zaara (2004)
82. Dhobi Ghat (2010)
83. Teezab (1988)
84. Karthik Calling Karthik (2010)
85. Rockstar (2011)
86. Mr. India (1980)
87. Singham (2011)
88. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)
89. Band Baaja Baaraat (2010)
90. Race (2008)
91. Student of The Year (2012)
92. Dhoom (2004)
93. Guzaarish (2010)
94. Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009)
95. Mohabbatein (2000)
96. Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011)
97. My Name Is Khan (2010)
98. Koi… Mil Gaya (2003)
99. Chillar Party (2011)
100. Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006)

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