There are different genres pertaining to Drama in films. Aside from the pomp and glory of song and dance, Bollywood is also known for its heartwarming drama films. This space is a showcase of the best Bollywood drama movies.

The term drama is used in films to describe a specific type of film. A reason why the drama genre is preferred all over the world is because of the realistic characters, conflicts and emotions portrayed. A drama typically consists of events that take place in daily lives. The Hindi film industry is known for its superlative drama films. While the term ‘melodrama’ is often associated with Bollywood, the truth is some of the most sensational scenes in cinema owe it to the Hindi film industry. Since the black and white era, the Hindi film industry has been churning out exceptional drama films.

And this trend has gotten bigger and better to this day.

There’s no such thing as a typical drama film in Bollywood. Hindi films are interspersed with song and dance routines in romance movies, action movies and romantic comedies. Well, if you’ve been a Bollywood movie buff, you wouldn’t find it a tad bit surprising when you see music and dance in a drama film. While the term ‘drama’ is broad based, the classification of films belonging to this genre is made easy by subgenres. Different subgenres associated with drama indicate the subject matter or topic thereby making it easy for audiences to pick and choose a movie in accordance with their preferences. The different subgenres of drama are listed below.

Subgenres of Drama

• Political Drama
• Domestic Drama
• Courtroom Drama
• Horror Drama
• Action Drama
• War Drama
• Comedy-Drama
• Sports-Drama
• Historical Drama
• Melodrama
• Crime Drama
• Psychodrama
• Biographical Drama
• Epic Drama
• Mystery Drama
• Romantic Drama

While different types of Bollywood drama films are popular with movie buffs in India, its romantic drama movies and comedy-drama movies that are hugely popular with youth. There are varied elements interspersed in movies in accordance with the subject matter in a drama film. Actors and actresses that have had experience in theater are often chosen to portray strong characters in drama films.

In recent years many actors and actresses from parallel cinema are being roped into commercial cinema by directors. Bollywood drama films with actors from art cinema and parallel cinema have made a huge impact with audiences globally. It’s the plethora of emotions that are portrayed realistically in drama films that appeal to audiences.

The lines below showcase an epic list of Bollywood movies associated with drama and its subgenres.

100 Greatest Bollywood Drama Movies

1. Lagaan- (Epic Sports-Drama- 2001)
2. Mughal-E-Azam- (Epic Historical Drama- 1960)
3. 3 Idiots- (Comedy-Drama- 2009)
4. Pink- (Courtroom Drama- 2016)
5. Dil Chahta Hai- (Comedy-Drama- 2001)
6. Mother India- (Epic Drama- 1957)
7. Bajrangi Bhaijaan- (Drama- 2015)
8. Swades (Drama- 2004)
9. Taare Zameen Par- (Drama- 2007)
10. Queen- (Comedy Drama- 2013)
11. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam- (Romantic Drama- 1999)
12. Maqbool- (Crime Drama- 2004)
13. Jab We Met- (Romantic Drama- 2007)
14. Khosla Ka Ghosla- (Comedy Drama- 2006)
15. Barfi- (Comedy Drama- 2012)
16. Kahaani- (Mystery-Drama- 2012)
17. Airlift- (Historical Drama- 2016)
18. Life in a …Metro- (Musical Drama- 2007)
19. Black- (Drama- 2005)
20. Chak De India- (Sports Drama- 2007)
21. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara- (Comedy Drama- 2011)
22. Rang De Basanti- (Drama- 2006)
23. Piku- (Comedy Drama- 2015)
24. Iqbal- (Coming of age Sports Drama- 2005)
25. Aandhi- (Political Drama- 1975)
26. Udta Punjab- (Crime Drama- 2016)
27. Manjhi: The Mountain Man- (Biographical Drama- 2015)
28. Omkara- (Crime Drama- 2006)
29. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai- (Coming of age Romantic Comedy Drama- 1998)
30. Black Friday- (Thriller Crime Drama- 2007)
31. Hum Aapke Hain Koun…! (Comedy Drama- 1994)
32. Dor- (Drama- 2006)
33. Pyaasa- (Drama- 1957)
34. Dasvidaniya- (Drama- 2008)
35. Udaan- (Coming of age Drama- 2010)
36. Rock On!!- (Rock Musical Drama- 2008)
37. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge- (Romantic Drama- 1995)
38. Silsila- (Romantic Drama- 1981)
39. Umrika- (2015- Drama)
40. Main ZInda Hoon- (Drama- 1988)
41. Dev.D- (Black Comedy Drama- 2009)
42. Haider- (Crime Drama- 2014)
43. Johnny Gaddaar- (Crime Drama- 2007)
44. Aankhen- (Heist Thriller Drama- 2002)
45. Citylights- (Drama- 2014)
46. Taxi No. 9211- (Slice-of-life Drama- 2006)
47. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag- (Biographical Sports Drama- 2013)
48. Kal Ho Na Ho- (Romantic Drama- 2003)
49. Satya- (Crime Drama- 1998)
50. Kai Po Che- (Drama- 2013)
51. Dil To Pagal Hai- (Musical Drama- 1997)
52. The Lunchbox- (Romance Drama- 2013)
53. Devdas- (Romantic Drama- 2002)
54. Kya Dilli Kya Lahore- (War Drama- 2014)
55. Rockstar- (Romantic Drama- 2011)
56. The Dirty Picture- (Biographical Musical Drama- 2011)
57. Parineeta- (Musical Romance Drama- 2005)
58. 2 States- (Romantic Drama- 2014)
59. Dhobi Ghat- (Drama- 2010)
60. Badlapur- (Revenge Drama- 2015)
61. Gulaal- (Political Drama- 2009)
62. Veer-Zaara- (Romantic Drama- 2004)
63. Luck By Chance- (Drama- 2009)
64. Tanu Weds Manu- (Romantic Comedy- 2011)
65. Parched- (Drama- 2015)
66. Special 26- (Heist Crime Drama- 2013)
67. Hey Ram- (Indian Period Crime Drama- 2000)
68. Mirch- (Drama- 2010)
69. Cocktail- (Comedy Drama- 2012)
70. My Name Is Khan- (Thriller Drama-2010)
71. Waiting- (Comedy Drama- 2015)
72. Raanjhanna- (Romantic Drama- 2013)
73. Love Aaj Kal- (Romantic Comedy Drama- 2009)
74. Dear Zindagi- (Comingof age Drama-2016)
75. Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year- (Comedy Drama- 2009)
76. Guzaarish (Drama- 2010)
77. Wake Up Sid- (Coming of age Drama- 2009)
78. English Vinglish- (Comedy-Drama- 2012)
79. A Wednesday!- (Thriller-Drama- 2008)
80. OMG – Oh My God! (Comedy Drama-2012)
81. Pinjar- (Period Drama- 2003)
82. Mohabbatein- (Romantic Drama- 2000)
83. Highway- (Drama- 2014)
84. Gulaab Gang- (Crime Drama- 2014)
85. Listen…Amaya- (Drama- 2013)
86. Lage Raho Munna Bhai- (Comedy Drama- 2006)
87. Do Dooni Chaar- 2010 (Comedy Drama- 2010)
88. Khakee (Action- Thriller Drama- 2004))
89. Yuva- (Comedy Drama- 2004))
90. Jab Tak Hain Jaan- (Romantic Drama- 2012))
91. Paa- (Comedy Drama- 2009)
92. Children of War- (Drama- 2014)
93. Aashiqui 2- (Romantic Musical Drama)
94. Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gum- (Drama- 2002))
95. Aakarshan- (Drama- 2011)
96. Page 3- (Drama- 2005)
97. Baghban- (Drama- 2003)
98. Table No. 21- (Psychological Drama Mystery- 2013)
99. Mumbai Meri Jaan- (Drama- 2008)
100. Raajneeti- (Political-Thriller Drama- 2010)

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