Bollywood Movies Free English Subtitles

[Jayme Bostic]

Ijust saw my first hindi/indian/bollywood movie (not sure of the correct terminology) the other day and I LOVED it. It was 'Vivah', which I've come to understand is a well-known film. I came across it on youtube, all in one clip and with english subtitles.

What struck me most was how romantic it was. Wow, I guess it reminded me of a romance novel. I am quite enthralled by the old-fashioned romance that developed between the characters. There was no overt sexual activity thrown in my face, but rather a really cute, sweet, romantic relationship that slowly developed onscreen.

Can anyone direct me on how to see more romantic Bollywood movies that have english subtitles, online? Preferably in one clip. Youtube literally had no others and I've tried Google, but didn't get anything.

I really liked Umrao Jaan. It's old and heartbreaking, but the story line was so good. The movie was captivating. I also liked Yuvraaj. If you're looking for other movies with a slight love theme you can try Ghajini. I have more but they are packed up right now coz I move on Saturday! Yay me!

PS Incidentally I was just channel surfing and came across one of my favorite romantic movies, The Notebook. It's on ABC Family right now. Wow...I haven't seen this on TV at all. And I haven't seen it in over a year. A really heart-warming movie. Ahhhh...

It's not Hindi but I really like "the other end of the line" it's about an american that falls in love with an indian girl over the phone....it's so good. Also from Amritsar to LA is good, you can find it in english or subtitled as well. In english it's "Bride and Predjudice" I believe.

You used to be able to watch movies with subtitles with a paid subscription on bollypass.com, but it is no longer in business. I second the recommendation for Netflix. They usually have even the newest titles- but usually you have to get them sent to you. The good movies usually aren't available to watch online with Netflix.

Oh, that sounds so nice! I hope i can find it to watch it. Actually, I would love to watch any Indian movies that are suggested by other members. I know its probably not of the romantic nature but my man in India suggested i watch Singh is King which i have yet to do.

Thanks for that advice about Singh is King. I've watched clips of it on Youtube that Guru suggested. Perhaps i'll wait and watch that movie with Guru instead so he can help me understand and help me to not combust

Khufiya (Secret) is a Hindi-language neo-noir spy thriller film based on Amar Bhushan's espionage novel Escape to Nowhere. An R&AW espionage operative is assigned to track down a mole selling defense secrets while grappling with her dual identity as a spy and a lover. Starring Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Ashish Vidyarth. (Netflix India and select countries.)

Imaginative, action-packed, and with an epic dance-off, Indian blockbuster RRR (Rise Roar Revolt) is wildly inventive with set pieces that will leave you dancing in the streets. Set in pre-independence India, this is a fictional tale of two revolutionaries based on historical characters - one a mysterious police officer in the British Army, the other a brave warrior. Naatu Naatu, the Oscar-winning Best Original Song is a stand-out. (Netflix, Telugu dubbed into English.)

More bromance than romance, War is the story of a rogue agent (Hrithik Roshan) who leads the Elite Shadow Unit of R&AW, a group of Armed Forces operatives trained to work on high-risk missions worldwide. But what happens when an Indian soldier is sent out to eliminate him in the name of national security? This is the third of the YRF movies. (Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play - Hindi with English subtitles.)

An Indian Army officer is secretly working undercover for R&AW with a mission to eliminate sleeper cells in Holiday: A Soldier is Never Off Duty. His best shot is to hunt down a terrorist to deactivate the cells but are operations ever that easy? (Hotstar, Netflix in some countries - English)

This classic Hindi spy thriller is produced and directed by Ramanand Sagar. After terrorist attacks in Assam, a group of non-governmental citizens takes action to stop the violence. Sunil Mehra replaces Salim in Beirut, encountering a former flame and an admirer. However, when Syed's terrorist group targets Sunil's family, secrets are unveiled, leading to tragedy and uncertainty for Babloo, Diwan, and the concerned citizens. (Apple TV)

Rocky, the new overlord in the Kolar Gold Fields, strikes fear in the heart of his foes. The government sees him as a threat, enemies want to bring him down, but some look to Rocky as their only hope. (Netflix in some countries, Prime Video, Hindi)

A notorious gangster's lookalike is recruited by police to impersonate him and gather information about his operations in Don. In the sequel, the gangster escapes from prison and sets out to consolidate his power in the criminal underworld. (Netflix in some countries - Hindi with English subtitles)

While not strictly an espionage movie, Kahaani is a mystery thriller featuring spy tradecraft. A pregnant woman's search for her missing husband takes her from London to Kolkata, but everyone she questions denies having ever met him. (Prime Video - Hindi with English subtitles)

Sure, you know Bollywood films are from India, and you probably know they involve a lot of singing and dancing. But here are some things you might not know, courtesy of Sonoma State University theater and film professor Ajay Gehlawat, whose new book, 21st Century Bollywood, correlates with his recent Bollywood and Globalization class.

1. All Bollywood films are from India, but not all Indian films are Bollywood films. There are other regional film industries, in Madras, Calcutta and other regions, and many eschew the songs and big-budget production that are staples of Bollywood films.

2. Though they're fewer in numbers, Bollywood films are by far the most popular in India. They are also the most popular Indian films abroad, second only to Hollywood films in box-office take worldwide. India has the most prolific film industry in terms of sheer output and numbers of viewers. In terms of revenue, however, Hollywood still dominates because of bigger budgets.

3. Bollywood has realized itself as "Bollywood." It realizes that the world is recognizing it as this identifiable form, now it's playing with its own conventions. That includes reenactments of well known older songs with contemporary actors digitally inserted into the old footage. (Imagine Anne Hathaway singing and dancing with Gene Kelly in "Singing in the Rain.")

4. Bollywood playback singer Lata Mangeshkar held the Guinness World Record for "Most Recorded Artist in History." She held the record until the category was discontinued in 1991, and has recorded more than 5,000 songs in 36 regional languages. Her career began in 1942 and she still performs, writes and produces music to this day.

7. Bollywood movies are more about the music than the film. In fact, the "music videos" in Bollywood films are shot by a different director, and the music and voices are recorded first in a studio before the cameras start rolling. Singing is done by a completely different cast, and the dance numbers in the films are always lip-synched.

8. Some Bollywood songs are used in rural villages to increase literacy rates. Nearly one-third of Indians are illiterate today, and most Indians don't speak English. There are efforts to change this by using Hindi subtitles in movies where everybody knows--and sings--the songs in the films.

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