Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda starrer Saiyaara Movie has caused mayhem at the Box Office in India, earning 85 crores in its first three days of release. It has become one of the most successful movies starring debutants by earning 12 crores in global markets, thus taking its net total to over 100 crores in the first weekend of its release. While the story and the chemistry between leads of this Mohit Suri starrer are two main reasons why it has managed to draw audiences to theatres, the music of the film has proved to be equally pivotal in getting it popular.
Recently, there have been reports of Saiyaara full movie being leaked online, but that hasn’t managed to dampen the film’s run on the Box Office. If you are also one of those who have watched and loved this Aditya Chopra-backed film, Saiyaara, here are ten other romantic dramas with music as their backbone that you can check out on OTT.
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1. Aashiqui 2
- IMDb Rating-7.1/10
- Rotten Tomatoes-66%
- Smartprix Rating-7.5/10
- Premiere Date- 26 April 2013
- Streaming on- Google Play Movies & Dailymotion
- Runtime-2 hours 12 minutes
- Starring-Aditya Roy Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor & others
About the Movie – Rahul, a singing sensation, falls in love with Aarohi, a woman who sings at a bar. He helps her accomplish her dream of becoming a famous singer, but his shortcomings jeopardise their future.
Why Watch?
If you have just watched one masterpiece by Mohit Suri, how couldn’t this one make the list? Aashiqui 2 is one of the most popular musical romance movies in India, revolving around Aarohi and Rahul, two singers who are connected by fate and torn apart by circumstances. Music is the soul of the movie as the soundtrack includes gems like ‘Tum Hi Ho’ by Arijit Singh, ‘Sunn Raha Hai Na Tu’ by Ankit Tiwari, and ‘Chahun Mai Ya Na’ by Palak Muchhal. The backdrop of India’s music industry adds a layer of authenticity to their romance, showing struggles of fame, personal demons, and creative passion.
2. Lootera
- IMDb Rating-7.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes-67%
- Smartprix Rating-7/10
- Premiere Date- 5 July 2013
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- Runtime-2 hours 16 minutes
- Starring-Ranveer Singh, Sonakshi Sinha & others
About the Movie- In 1953, Pakhi, an aristocrat’s daughter, falls in love with an archaeologist. However, unbeknownst to her, he leads a double life that threatens their relationship.
Why Watch?
Lootera by Vikramaditya Motwane is a poetic musical romance inspired by the short story ‘The Last Leaf’. It weaves a story of love, loss, and redemption that is given even more depth with its music. Amit Trivedi’s soulful soundtrack is the backbone of the film as it includes songs like ‘Sawaar Loon’, ‘Ankahee’, and ‘Shikayatein’. The film’s background score and songs act as an emotional undercurrent, a dialogue between the lovers expressing what words can’t.
3. Rockstar
- IMDb Rating-7.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes-83%
- Smartprix Rating-8/10
- Premiere Date-11 November 2011
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- Runtime-2 hours 39 minutes
- Starring-Ranbir Kapoor, Nargis Fakhri & others
About the Movie- College student Janardhan is a simpleton who desperately seeks inspiration for the musician inside him. Although heartbreak helps him reach his goal, it also leads him to self-destruction.
Why Watch?
Directed by Imtiaz Ali, one of Bollywood’s most iconic musical romances blends the journey of a rockstar with an intense tale of love. A.R. Rahman’s celebrated music album includes gems like ‘Kun Faya Kun’, ‘Tum Ho’, ‘Nadaan Parindey’, and ‘Saada Haq’. These mirror JJ’s evolution from a naïve college boy to a heartbroken rockstar, each song tied to the couple’s emotional state. The movie portrays how true artistry comes from pain, making JJ’s music a living testament to his love for Heer.
4. Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai
- IMDb Rating-6.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes-N/A
- Smartprix Rating-7/10
- Premiere Date-14 January 2000
- Streaming on-Zee5
- Runtime-2 hours 51 minutes
- Starring-Hrithik Roshan, Ameesha Patel & others
About the Movie- Sonia and Rohit love each other, but Rohit is mysteriously killed. To cope, Sonia moves to New Zealand, where she meets Rohit’s lookalike, Raj, who helps her trace Rohit’s killer.
Why Watch?
The movie directed by Rakesh Roshan marked the debut of Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel. It is a landmark musical romance that made Hrithik an overnight superstar. The music of the movie is the driver of its narrative as songs like ‘Kaho Na Pyaar Hai’, ‘Ek Pal Ka Jeena’, ‘Naa Tum Jana Na Hum’, ‘Taaza Taaza Kali Khili Hai’ became chartbusters expressing emotions of love, longing, and new beginnings. Rohit dreamt of being a singer, and he expressed himself through melodies, making music the core of his bond with Sonia. The soundtrack defined an era, making it one of Bollywood’s most beloved musical romances.
5. Life in a Metro
- IMDb Rating-7.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes-40%
- Smartprix Rating-6.5/10
- Premiere Date-11 May 2007
- Streaming on- Netflix India
- Runtime-2 hours 13 minutes
- Starring- Konkana Sen Sharma, Irrfan Khan & others
About the Movie- The lives of nine people living and working in the city of Mumbai change drastically when their fates intertwine with each other. However, they are determined to rise above their emotions.
Why Watch?
This movie got its spiritual sequel (Metro In Dino) after eighteen years in 2025, so you can imagine the kind of impact it has had over the years. Directed by Anurag Basu, this musical romance drama has music deeply woven into its storytelling. The movie explores the lives of nine people living in Mumbai dealing with life, love, and relationships. Pritam’s live band appears throughout the movie, serving as narrators whose songs like ‘In dino’, ‘Alvida’, ‘Baatein Kuch ankahee si’, ‘O Meri Jaan’ reflect the inner emotions of the characters. The soundtrack captures longing, heartbreak, and hope, binding various narratives together into a cohesive emotional journey.
6. Shiddat
- IMDb Rating-7.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes-88%
- Smartprix Rating-8/10
- Premiere Date-1 October 2021
- Streaming on- JioHotstar
- Runtime-2 hours 26 minutes
- Starring-Sunny Kaushal, Radhika Madan & others
About the Movie- A passionate love story involving two couples, which highlights the contrast between a regular, mature yet egoistic husband and a unique, happy-go-lucky, enamoured, overzealous boy chasing after the love of his life.
Why Watch?
Directed by Kunal Deshmukh, this passionate musical romance explores the all-consuming nature of love and the lengths one can go for it. The soulful soundtrack featuring songs like ‘Shiddat’, ‘O Meri Heere’, ‘Barbaadiyaan’, and ‘Hum Dum’ beautifully captures the highs and lows of both couples’ relationships, adding intensity to their love story. Each melody mirrors a chapter of their relationship- innocent attraction, desperate longing, and bittersweet separation.
7. Sanam Teri Kasam
- IMDb Rating-7.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes-17% (seriously shocking)
- Smartprix Rating-7.5/10
- Premiere Date-5 February 2016
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- Runtime-2 hours 34 minutes
- Starring-Harshvardhan Rane, Mawra Hocane & others
About the Movie- When Saraswati’s father throws her out of the house, Inder stands with her against all odds, and this brings them close to each other. However, destiny has its own plans to separate them.
Why Watch?
A movie that flopped nine years ago and became a blockbuster when it was released in 2025, rewriting the rules of box office. Directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru, this is a poignant musical romance depicting the heartbreaking love story of Inder and Saru. Himesh Reshammiya’s soulful soundtrack includes gems like ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’, ‘Tera Chehra’, ‘Haal-e-dil’, ‘Bewajah’, and ‘Kheech Meri Photo’, capturing the innocence, passion, and inevitable heartbreak of the couple’s relationship. The film is driven by destiny and sacrifice, and each song marks an important phase in Inder and Saru’s story. The music elevates the narrative, turning a simple story of love and loss into a deeply moving experience that lingers long after the film ends.
8. Laila Majnu
- IMDb Rating-7.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes-60%
- Smartprix Rating-7/10
- Premiere Date-7 September 2018
- Streaming on- Netflix India
- Runtime- 2 hours 20 minutes
- Starring-Tripti Dimri, Avinash Tiwary & others
About the Movie- Two lovers, Qais and Laila from Kashmir, are unable to unite as they face opposition from their families. However, when fate intervenes, Laila gets married to another guy while Qais goes to London.
Why Watch?
Directed by Sajid Ali and presented by Imtiaz Ali, this contemporary retelling of the classic Laila Majnu star-crossed lovers betrayed by destiny driven by its music. The music album has gems like ‘O meri laila’, ‘Ahista Ahista’, ‘Hafiz Hafiz’, and more, mirroring the intensity of Qais and Laila’s emotions, capturing their journey from playful infatuation to eternal longing. Each song carries phases of their love, youthful joy, aching separation, and Qais’s descent into Majnu’s obsessive devotion. Music becomes the heartbeat of their story, giving voice to emotions too deep for words and solidifying Laila Majnu as a quintessential musical romance.
9. Manmarziyaan
- IMDb Rating-6.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes-N/A
- Smartprix Rating-7/10
- Premiere Date-14 September 2018
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- Runtime-2 hours 37 minutes
- Starring-Taapsee Pannu, Abhishek Bachchan & others
About the Movie- Rumi and Vicky, who are in love, are caught by Rumi’s family and pressured to get married. However, when Vicky refuses to commit, a marriage broker brings in Robbie as a prospective suitor.
Why Watch?
Directed by Anurag Kashyap, Manmarziyaan is a layered musical romance that dives into the complexities of love, desire, and the search for emotional fulfilment. Amit Trivedi has given the music for the film, and it is used as emotional language featuring tracks like ‘Daryaa’, ‘Sachhi Mohabbat’, ‘Grey Wala Shade’, ‘Chonch Ladiyaan’, mirroring the changing shades of Rumi’s heart and evolving dynamics of her relationships. The music expresses the inner turmoil of the characters, making it integral to the storytelling.
10. Raanjhanaa
- IMDb Rating-7.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes-75%
- Smartprix Rating-7.5/10
- Premiere Date-21 June 2013
- Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
- Runtime- 2 hours 20 minutes
- Starring-Sonam Kapoor, Dhanush, Abhay Deol & others
About the Movie- When Kundan finds that his childhood love, Zoya, likes someone from her community, he decides to forget about her. However, when he realises she is lying about her fiancé’s religion, he goes berserk, causing mayhem in everybody’s lives.
Why Watch?
This quintessential romance by Anand L Rai captures the innocence, intensity, and heartbreak of unrequited love. The music by AR Rahman is the lifeline of the film with songs like ‘Raanjhana hua’, ‘Piya Milenge’, ‘Tum Tak’, ‘Banarasiya’, ‘Nazar Laye Na’, and more. All these traces show the journeys of main characters beautifully, from playful lovers to heartbroken individuals. Each track reflects pivotal moments of Kundan and Zoya’s journey, making music a powerful narrative tool.
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