14 Coming Of Age Bollywood Films You Just Cannot Miss

If you think Bollywood is only about running around the trees dancing, over-the-top acting and heavy duty dialogues like ¡®main tumhare bachche ki maa banne wali hoon¡¯, you¡¯re in for a pleasant surprise. To break away from the typical masala potboilers Bollywood is famous for, here¡¯s a list of some good coming of age cinema that you will definitely relate to.

1. Wake Up Sid (2009)

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As aimless and confused any other 20-something, Sid Mehra decides to move and figure out life on his own. His beautifully nuanced transformation from a careless, rich brat to a responsible man will definitely inspire you.

2. Udaan (2010)

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Expelled from school for watching porn, teenager Rohan moves back with his abusive father and Arjun, a step-brother he never knew existed! How he stands up to his father and saves his brother¡¯s childhood is what the film is about.

3. Rock On!! (2008)

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It¡¯s been ten years since they performed together. A band of musicians reunite as the four best friends keep aside their personal differences and rekindle their long lost friendships.

4. Lakshya (2004)

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A kid in an adult¡¯s body, the irresponsible, confused and aimless Karan Shergill finds his calling in life when he joins the Indian army and proves to be a hero on the battlefield.

5. Dil Dosti Etc (2007)

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Rebellion, ethics and morals ¨C this films deals with it all, in a not so apologetic way. The film doesn¡¯t play safe like others on this list, it shows things the way they are. Everybody in their twenties will be able to relate with this film. And that is precisely why it is a must watch.

7. Gippi (2013)

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This one may not have been as successful as most others on the list, but this film that tackled a subject as serious as fat shaming in a delightful manner is definitely worth a watch for all school students!

8. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)