Best feel-good Hindi movies on JioHotstar in India

By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb

168 movies on JioHotstar in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.1. Newest addition: Total Siyapaa, added to Apple TV on 21 Oct. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.

  1. Dangal poster

    1. Dangal (2016)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 41m · U · Drama, Family · IMDb 8.3 (2.5L votes)

    HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyVisually stunning

    Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film traces the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world class wrestlers.

  2. Chhichhore poster

    2. Chhichhore (2019)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 26m · U · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 8.3 (74.9K votes)

    HeartwarmingFunnyTwisty

    Following a group of friends from university as they progress into middle-age life and go their own separate ways.

  3. Barfi! poster

    3. Barfi! (2012)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 31m · U · Drama, Romance · IMDb 8.1 (95.2K votes)

    HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyFunny

    The heartwarming tale of Barfi, a charming deaf-mute young man from 1970s Darjeeling, and two unalike women who can't help but fall for him.

  4. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story poster

    4. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)

    Movie · Hindi · 3h 10m · U · Drama · IMDb 8.0 (77.7K votes)

    Family-friendlyLight-heartedStraightforwardHeartwarming

    Based on the life story of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and his journey to being the world cup winning captain of the Indian cricket team.

  5. Jab We Met poster

    5. Jab We Met (2007)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 18m · U · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.9 (66.7K votes)

    HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyFunnyLow-stakes

    A depressed wealthy businessman and a spunky carefree young woman embark on an unexpected journey that changes their lives.

  6. Chupke Chupke poster

    6. Chupke Chupke (1975)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 9m · U · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 8.3 (14.2K votes)

    FunnyLight-heartedFamily-friendlyLow-stakes

    Sulekha is in awe of her brother-in-law Raghavendra for his intelligence. Parimal, her husband, decides to take up the challenge of fooling Raghavendra and goes to work for him as a driver.

  7. Badhaai Ho poster

    7. Badhaai Ho (2018)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 5m · UA · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 7.9 (41.3K votes)

    FunnyHeartwarmingLow-stakes

    A 25-year-old man tries to suppress his embarrassment when his mother announces that she is pregnant.

  8. The Lunchbox poster

    8. The Lunchbox (2013)

    Movie · Hindi · 1h 44m · U · Drama, Romance · IMDb 7.8 (70.4K votes)

    Slow-burnHeartwarmingFamily-friendlyLow-stakes

    A mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchbox delivery system (Mumbai's Dabbawallahs) connects a young housewife to a stranger in the dusk of his life. They build a fantasy world together through notes in the lunchbox. Gradually, this fantasy threatens to overwhelm their reality.

  9. Kaun Pravin Tambe? poster

    9. Kaun Pravin Tambe? (2022)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 13m · Drama · IMDb 8.3 (11.9K votes)

    Family-friendlyHeartwarmingLight-heartedStraightforward

    Mumbai-born leg-spinner Pravin Tambe made his debut in professional cricket at the age of 41 in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals in 2013 not having played any international or even first-class cricket before that. The story traces the extraordinary journey of Tambe as he became the oldest debutant - at an age when most cri

  10. Kai Po Che! poster

    10. Kai Po Che! (2013)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 6m · U · Drama · IMDb 7.8 (40.4K votes)

    HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyTwisty

    Three friends growing up in India at the turn of the millennium set out to open a training academy to produce the country's next cricket stars.

  11. Padosan poster

    11. Padosan (1968)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 37m · Comedy, Music · IMDb 8.1 (10.4K votes)

    HeartwarmingFunnyLight-heartedFamily-friendly

    A simple man from a village falls in love with his new neighbor. He enlists the help of his musical-theater friends to woo the lovely girl-next-door away from her music teacher.

  12. Ankhon Dekhi poster

    12. Ankhon Dekhi (2014)

    Movie · Hindi · 1h 44m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.9 (14.0K votes)

    FunnySlow-burnFamily-friendlyDialogue-driven

    Bauji resists his daughter's request to let her marry the man she loves as the neighbours incessantly shame him. However, his opinion changes after he meets him and he decides to change his viewpoint.

  13. 83 poster

    13. 83 (2021)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 40m · U · Drama, History · IMDb 7.5 (43.5K votes)

    Family-friendlyVisually stunningHeartwarmingStraightforward

    On the 25th of June 1983, the Lord’s Cricket Ground witnessed one of the biggest underdog stories in the history of sports. Fourteen inspired players - led by a man's self-belief and conviction - fought against all odds and orchestrated India’s greatest sporting triumph by beating the two-time World Champions West Indi

  14. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! poster

    14. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)

    Movie · Hindi · 3h 27m · U · Drama, Romance · IMDb 7.5 (24.6K votes)

    HeartwarmingSlow-burnFamily-friendlyLow-stakes

    Prem and Nisha meet and fall in love at the wedding of their elder siblings, but their plans to be together are put in jeopardy when Nisha's sister dies, leaving behind a baby.

  15. Tamasha poster

    15. Tamasha (2015)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 19m · UA · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (37.2K votes)

    TwistyLow-stakesHeartwarmingFunny

    Meeting while on vacation, Ved and Tara sense a connection but vow to keep their real identities a secret. Years later, their paths cross again.

  16. Bawarchi poster

    16. Bawarchi (1972)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 10m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.1 (4.9K votes)

    HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyFunnyLight-hearted

    Desperate for a cook, the disgruntled Sharmas are relieved when a multi-talented man, Raghu, takes up the job. However, when all seems well, the family jewels disappear and so does Raghu.

  17. I Am Kalam poster

    17. I Am Kalam (2010)

    Movie · Hindi · 1h 29m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.9 (5.3K votes)

    HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyLow-stakesStraightforward

    The film celebrates the survival of the human spirit against overwhelming odds and highlights the need for underprivileged children's education. Its a film based on former indian president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and is aimed at inspiring the poor to educate their children. Written by DaGambit Chhotu's peasant village is ru

  18. Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein poster

    18. Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 48m · U · Drama, Romance · IMDb 7.5 (10.3K votes)

    Family-friendlyLight-heartedHeartwarming

    Maddy impersonates Rajeev, the person his love interest, Reena, is about to marry and attempts to woo her. However, he is unprepared for the moment when the truth will be revealed.

  19. Chillar Party poster

    19. Chillar Party (2011)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 20m · U · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.5 (9.6K votes)

    HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyFunny

    A gang of innocent but feisty kids who lead carefree lives in Chandan Nagar colony, take on the big bad world of politics when one of their friend's life is endangered.

  20. Rangeela poster

    20. Rangeela (1995)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 55m · U · Drama, Romance · IMDb 7.4 (11.3K votes)

    HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyLow-stakes

    A poor young woman, who dreams of Bollywood fame, is caught in a love triangle between her childhood friend and a famous actor.

  21. Welcome poster

    21. Welcome (2007)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 30m · UA · Comedy, Crime · IMDb 7.2 (30.5K votes)

    FunnyHeartwarming

    Two gangsters meet Rajiv, who belongs to a respectable family, and want to fix their sister's wedding with him. However, when Rajiv's uncle refuses to the match, a series of hilarious situations occur.

  22. Maine Pyar Kiya poster

    22. Maine Pyar Kiya (1989)

    Movie · Hindi · 3h 12m · U · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.3 (14.2K votes)

    Family-friendlyHeartwarmingLight-hearted

    After Suman's father leaves her in the care of another family while he travels abroad, she falls in love with Prem. However, in order to for them to marry, Prem has to prove to Suman's father that he is not the same as his own dad.

  23. Angrezi Medium poster

    23. Angrezi Medium (2020)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 25m · UA · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.2 (19.3K votes)

    HeartwarmingFunnyFamily-friendly

    When his daughter decides to further her studies in London, a hardworking Haryanvi businessman does everything in power to make her dreams come true.

  24. Bal Ganesh poster

    24. Bal Ganesh (2007)

    Movie · Hindi · 1h 46m · U · Animation, Family · IMDb 7.6 (4.8K votes)

    Family-friendlyVisually stunningHeartwarming

    The film is about the childhood of Lord Ganesh. The film covers a) Lord Ganesh's birth and b) The story behind Lord Ganesh's voracious appetite which recalls the incident of Lord Kubera inviting Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi for a feast and the consequential events

  25. Abhimaan poster

    25. Abhimaan (1973)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 2m · Drama, Romance · IMDb 7.8 (3.3K votes)

    Family-friendlyHeartwarming

    A popular singer encourages his wife to sing, but tensions mount between the pair when his career begins to falter and her own musical career and popularity surpasses his own.

  26. Chup Chup Ke poster

    26. Chup Chup Ke (2006)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 45m · U · Comedy · IMDb 7.1 (16.4K votes)

    FunnyHeartwarmingFamily-friendly

    After surviving a suicide attempt in which his family and fellow villagers believe he drowned, a debt-ridden man decides to start his life afresh in another village. He pretends to be mute and starts working for a rich man where he falls in love with his mute daughter.

  27. Hulchul poster

    27. Hulchul (2004)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 30m · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 7.1 (11.3K votes)

    Funny

    A man and woman from feuding families each pretend to fall in love, as part of a revenge plot. Chaos ensues when their fake romance becomes a reality.

  28. Return Of Hanuman poster

    28. Return Of Hanuman (2007)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h · U · Animation, Family · IMDb 7.7 (2.4K votes)

    Visually stunningFamily-friendlyLight-heartedFast-paced

    A young boy, Minku, ridiculed by his friends, begs the gods to send him down to Earth, and his wish is granted.

  29. 2 States poster

    29. 2 States (2014)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h 29m · UA · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 6.9 (28.8K votes)

    HeartwarmingStraightforwardFunny

    A man and a woman come from two very different cultural backgrounds, and decide that they won't get married until they convince their parents. As feared, differences between the families pose a hurdle.

  30. Khichdi: The Movie poster

    30. Khichdi: The Movie (2010)

    Movie · Hindi · 2h · U · Comedy, Family · IMDb 7.3 (3.4K votes)

    FunnyFast-pacedFamily-friendlyHeartwarming

    In order to immortalize his love, a groom decides to create conflict between his and his to-be bride's families.

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