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Five Bollywood Christmas movies to get your holiday spirit on
From Anjaana Anjaani to Bada Din, here are five Bollywood Christmas classics that can rival the best of Hollywood holiday flicks.
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Staff Reporter - Thu, 25, Dec 2025
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Anjaana Anjaani poster / Wikimedia commons
When most of us think about Christmas movies, we immediately think of Hollywood tales like Home Alone, The Christmas Chronicles and Dear Santa. While they are undisputed Christmas classics, Bollywood also has a few gems that will help you ring in the jingle-bells this festive season. From comedies to mystery thrillers, we bring to you the top binge-worthy Christmas movies that will pair well with your desi Christmas.
1. Anjaana Anjaani (2010)
This romantic comedy directed by Siddharth Anand stars Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra as the protagonists. The duo meet in the strangest of fashions while attempting to end their own lives. However, they end up bonding over their failed suicide attempts and make a pact to enjoy their last days together until December 31st, embarking on a fun-filled road trip across America filled with adventure, laughter, and self-discovery.
Set in New York during Christmas and New Year's, the film features decorated streets, festive lights, parties, and holiday celebrations that add joy and magic to the chaotic duo's celebrations. The story reaches its climax on New Year's Eve in Times Square, emphasizing themes of beginnings, love, and second chances.
Merry Christmas poster / Wikimedia commons2. Merry Christmas (2024)
Directed by Sriram Raghavan and featuring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles, the mystery thriller brings festive vibes to the world of suspense, making it a perfect for a holiday watch. The story unfolds over one Christmas eve, with the protagonist returning home grieving and seeking solace amid the city's vibrant Christmas festivities and decorations.
The film's title and story give an ode to Christmas miracles, love, redemption, and rebirth, turning a thriller film into a holiday tale of unexpected connections.
Dilwale poster / Wikimedia commons
3. Dilwale (2015)
Dilwale is an action-romance film directed by Rohit Shetty, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, alongside Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon in parallel love stories. The plot revolves around sibling rivals from feuding families who fall in love, intertwined with a past romance shattered by betrayal.
A key highlight of the movie includes a Christmas celebrations in Goa, with elaborate decorations, twinkling lights, festive parties, and a memorable proposal scene that captures holiday romance and joy.
Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu poster / Wikimedia commons4. Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012)
The Shakun Batra romantic comedy starring Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor follows an uptight architect who loses his job in Las Vegas and meets a free-spirited hairstylist, leading to an impulsive drunken marriage.
Its Christmas theme shines through as the key events unfold during the festive season in Las Vegas, with the protagonists bonding and tying the knot on Christmas Eve
Bada Din poster / Wikimedia commons5. Bada Din (1998)
The romantic drama directed by Anjan Dutt, with Marc Robinson, Tara Deshpande, Shabana Azmi, and Irrfan Khan in key roles, follows a struggling singer in Calcutta whose Christmas Day plans with his girlfriend go awry, leading to unexpected troubles.
Christmas is central to the film's theme, with the title, "Bada Din", referring to Christmas. The entire narrative unfolds around Christmas in Kolkata. The movie is appreciated for its sensitive portrayal of humanity, loneliness, and reconciliation.
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