With Valentine’s Week starting, love takes center stage—be it spontaneous, nostalgic, chaotic, or unwavering. No matter how you enjoy love being “served”—be it “Love is natural and real, but not for such as you and I, my love” in the voice of Steven Morrissey or “Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya” by Lata Mangeshkar—we have a movie for everyone.
Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958):
If love were a forbidden fruit, this movie would be the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi is one of the most beloved comedies in Indian cinema. Three brothers run a garage in Bombay. The eldest brother can be said to be the earliest trace of Ryan “Literally Me” Gosling, as he harbours a deep resentment toward women due to a past heartbreak and imposes a strict rule forbidding his younger brothers from talking to them. However, the younger brothers are not as uptight and soon find themselves caught up in love and adventure.
Before Sunrise (1995):
One magical night is all it takes to fall in love! An American backpacker, Jesse, stumbles upon an enchantingly beautiful woman, Celine, on a train to Paris. As spontaneous as two people can be, they decide to get off the train and spend the rest of the day in Vienna. Separation stares them in the face as Jesse is scheduled to fly back home the next morning.
Serendipity (2001):
If love were a flip of a coin, this movie would be the two-faced coin that binds the inevitable. Jonathan and Sara meet by chance in New York, and an instant connection forms. Instead of holding onto it, they leave their future in the hands of fate. Years later, with separate lives and impending marriages, they set out on a journey to rediscover what once felt inevitable. A whimsical tale of love, destiny, and the quiet nudges of the universe that refuse to be ignored.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003):
Even if love doesn’t begin in the right place, it eventually falls into place if it’s meant to be. Andie, a columnist, tries to push her limits in an experimental relationship, attempting to get a man to leave her in ten days for an article. Meanwhile, Benjamin, a marketing executive, stakes a high-profile client pitch on his ability to make a woman fall in love with him. Their plans backfire the moment they meet.
Meri Pyaari Bindu (2017):
The ethical conundrum of falling in love with your best friend has certainly divided the world, but the story begins when Abhimanyu, a writer, is reunited with his past life through an old playlist. The movie explores the tale of childhood best friends with deeply contrasting personalities—Bindu, who is uncertain and footloose, and Abhi, who is deeply committed to her.
October (2018):
William Shakespeare described love as “an ever-fixèd mark that looks on tempests and is never shaken.” Dan, a directionless hotel intern, drifts through life until fate ties him to Shiuli, bound by tragedy. What begins as a distant connection turns into an unwavering devotion. With love that is felt rather than declared, October is a quiet, aching reminder that some bonds exist beyond the reach of time.
All the Bright Places (2020):
Love hits you when you least expect it, and sometimes, it burns like a cigarette and leaves you with nothing. Violet and Finch, burdened by their pasts, come across each other in an unexpected way. What begins as a school project soon turns into a journey of healing, love, and transient moments of happiness. Together, they explore the world around them and discover that some connections, no matter how brief, leave an indelible mark. All the Bright Places is a reminder to hold onto those twinkling stars of happiness even in the darkest of nights.
–This article has been written by Harshil (1st Year)
