There is one thing that can’t be denied is that Bollywood does have some great movies along with action plus romance and too much drama. Sometimes we all do speak about that same romantic melodramatic content that movies have now and then in Indian Cinema. But still, it has created some timeless classic movies that are still loved after decades. There are some very motivational and inspirational movies in Bollywood that inspire you every time you watch them. Here are some of the best Bollywood motivational movies that are a must-watch in a lifetime.
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Best Motivational Movies in Bollywood
1. Rang De Basanti
The 2006 movie starring Amir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, R. Madhavan, Siddharth Narayan, Alice Patten(British Actress), Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni is a movie that awakens the love and patriotic feelings for the nation.
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2. Chak De India
This 2007 film produced by Aditya Chopra, starring Shahrukh Khan is the story of a hockey team coach who gives coaching to the women’s national hockey team which comprises of women from different regional backgrounds but he successfully makes them play for the NATION. This film is definitely one of the best motivational movies in Bollywood that will re-energize you with a positive spirit.
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3. 3 idiots
The list of motivational Bollywood movies is incomplete without this 2009 movie that was loved globally. Story of 3 friends their college life and life after college, this movie is full of fun, lessons, and humor.
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4. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
The biopic on the flying Sikh, Honorary Captain Milkha Singh Ji, who represented India in 1956, 1960, 1964 Olympics and won athletics gold medal in Commonwealth Games, gold medal in Asian games. This movie starring Farhan Akhtar is a tribute to this legend and is definitely amongst the best Bollywood motivational movies of all time.
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5. Lakshya
This 2004 film starring Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta is about a young guy who has no aim in life till he joins Army and that’s the turning point in his life that transformed him from an aimless careless undisciplined guy to the ambitious disciplined Man.
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6. Udaan
This is the 2010 movie based on Anurag Kashyap’s life which is definitely a very inspirational Bollywood movie. It’s the story of the struggle of a boy who wants to be a writer however his father who was quite abusive pressurised him to pursue engineering.
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7. Manjhi: The Mountain Man
When we are talking about the best Bollywood motivational movies, this biopic based on the life of Dashratha Manjhi of Gaya Bihar, starring the most talented Nawazuddin Siddique, comes up in the list. This movie gives the inspiration to pursue anything in life with immense hard work.
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8. Mary Kom
This 2014 movie starring Priyanka Chopra is based on the life of Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhusan awardee champion Olympic boxer Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom.
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9. Border
This 1997 movie based on the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971 mainly depicts the events that happened during the Battle of Longewala.
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10. Neerja
This is a biopic based on the life of 23 years old Neerja Bhanot who was a flight attendant who lost her life while saving passengers when Pan Am Flight 73 was hijacked.
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11. Lagaan
Once upon a time in India, a 2001 movie, produced by Amir Khan is the story of the battle between villagers and the British officers during the British Raj. This movie was a super hit. So how can we miss Lagaan if we are creating a list of motivational Bollywood movies?
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12. Krantiveer
1994 movie starring Nana Patekar, Mamta Kulkarni, Dimple Kapadia, Atul Agnihotri is the story of the voice of common man against the atrocities.
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13. The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002 film starring Ajay Devgan is the story of legendary revolutionary Bhagat Singh whose bravery and patriotism is itself the lesson to the people of India.
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14. Nayak: The Real Hero
Nayak is a big hit amongst the Hindi motivational movies. A 2001 multi starrer movie starring Amrish Puri, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukharjee, it is the story of a common man who is dutiful and responsible.
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15. I am Kalam
2010 movie produced by Smile foundation is the story of a boy belonging to a weak financial background who gets inspired by Missile Man of Our country, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
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16. Brothers
This 2015 sports drama starring Akshay Kumar, Siddhartha Malhotra, Jackie Shroff, Jacquline Fernandez, Shefali Shah was a remake of Warrior, an American Movie.
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17. English Vinglish
2012 moving with Sri Devi in a lead role is the story of the simple woman who is made fun of by her acquaintances for not knowing English.
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18. Gold
2018 film starring Akshay Kumar, Mouni Roy is the story of the journey of the Indian Hockey team to the Olympics of 1948.
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19. Swades
2004 movie Swades starring Shahrukh Khan is one of the movies that must be included in the Bollywood motivational movies list. It’s the story of a Scientist who returns to his Nation, his village, and his people.
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20. Iqbal
2005 movie starring Shreyas Talpade, Naseeruddin Shah is the story of a guy who can speak and hear but is passionate about Cricket and wants to play for his country.
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21. Dangal
2016 movie starring Mr. Perfectionist Amir Khan is based on the life of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat Ji who despite all odds trained his daughters to be world-class wrestling champions.
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22. Sultan
2016 film starring Salman Khan and beautiful Anushka Sharma produced by Aditya Chopra is all about hard work, respect, love, romance, and wrestling.
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23. Chandni Chowk to China
2009 movie starring Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Mithun Chakraborty is the story of an ordinary man who with his hard work became extraordinary but remained funny.
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24. Chhichhore
2019 movie Chhichore is about college life, struggle, fun, and success. Shraddha Kapoor and Sushant Singh Rajput are in the lead role.
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25. Koshish
1972 movie starring Jaya Bachchan and Sanjeev Kumar is the heart-touching story of a couple who despite their physical challenges, act courageously.
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