Running Out Of Content To Watch? Give These 15 Underrated Hindi Movies From The '90s Another Chance
If you are running out of TV shows and movies to watch on OTT platforms, here is a list of most underrated Bollywood movies of all time from the 90s. These unconventional movies won't disappoint you. These Underrated hindi movies from the '90s deserve a second chance.
Are you running out of good content to binge-watch in quarantine? We have been sequestered inside for months now. We have watched everything that was on our must-watch list. We have also lived nostalgia while watching old shows like Ramayan and Mahabharat, and yet we are still looking for recommendations.
If you have also run out of movies and TV shows that match your interest, relive the good-old days by watching these underrated Bollywood movies from the 90s. These movies deserve a second chance and we are sure you will not be disappointed.
1. Chamatkar (1992)
Where to watch: Netflix
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Who can forget Naseeruddin Shah's goon-turned-lovable ghost in Chamatkar? When Sundar (Shah Rukh Khan) loses everything, he seeks refuge in a graveyard and befriends a ghost Marco (Naseeruddin Shah). He was a criminal before he died but now he is a guardian angel. This fantasy film is delightfully hilarious. The movie also stars Urmila Matondkar as Mala.
2. Ghulam-E-Mustafa (1997)
Where to watch: Netflix, MX Player
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Acha hai, Bahut Acha Hai! The popular dialogue of Nana Patekar comes from this movie. Before movies like Gangs of Wasseypur came, this was considered the OG gangster movie. The veteran star gave one of his finest performances in the movie. The song Tera Gum Mera Gum will bring out tears every time you watch this.
3. Ajooba (1991)
Where to watch: Zee5
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The 1991 Indian-Soviet fantasy superhero film, produced and directed by Shashi Kapoor and also co-directed by Soviet filmmaker Gennadi Vasilyev. The movie is going to give you Alif Laila vibes. If the child in you is still alive, watch it just for the thrill of it.
4. Deewana Mastana (1997)
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
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¡°Pappu pager ko pehli baar koi aadmi bhari padela hai.¡± Remember this popular scene? Deewana Mastana is one of the greatest comedy comedy movies from the 90s. It revolves around the chaos that ensues when a small-time crook (Govinda) and a mental patient (Anil Kapoor) try to win the heart of a beautiful woman (Juhi Chawla). You¡¯ll love this David Dhawan film purely for its comedy.
5. Hatim Tai (1990)
Where to watch: SonyLiv
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Before Game of Thrones was popular, we as kids used to fawn over adventurous fantasy dramas like Hatim Tai. Based on the Arabic folklore, this film stars Jeetendra in the titular role. It¡¯s a great story with weak graphics yet it remains to be entertaining. We wonder why Bollywood hasn¡¯t made a remake of this story/movie yet.
6. Mann (1999)
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
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Nasha Ye Pyaar ka Nasha hai! Mann is one of his cliched feel-good movies to watch. From comedy to romance, this gripping tale is an emotional roller-coaster. The movie has some great songs like Chaha Hai Tujhko, Tinak Tin Tana and Kali Naagin Ke Jaise among others.
7. Gumrah (1993)
Where to watch: Amazon Prime, Netflix
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The crime drama film revolves around an innocent girl who is apprehended by the police on charges of drug smuggling while she is on her trip to Hong Kong. She is sentenced to death penalty. She faces a tough time as she gets adventurous in the jail.
8. Aankhen (1993)
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
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O Lal Dupatte Wali Tera Naam Toh Bata! Remember good-for-nothing brothers Munnu (Chunkey Pandey) and Bunnu (Govinda) who would elaborate practical jokes? When one such joke went out of hands, Bunny went missing. While people think he is dead, Bunnu is their suspected murderer. This David Dhawan movie is a comical treat.
9. Krantiveer (1994)
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
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Starring legends like Nana Patekar, Dimple Kapadia, Atul Agnihotri, Mamta Kulkarni, Danny Denzongpa and Paresh Rawal in lead roles, this movie has a great storyline that will keep you intrigued. Nana Patekar simply rules this movie with his impeccable acting skills. Danny is also superb as the villain.
What's the story about? The movie revolves around a young man disowned by his parents lands up in a village controlled by underworld dons and powerful politicians. He is lazy and alcoholic but once he is influenced by a journalist, he joins him on his positive mission.
10. Satya (1998)
Where to watch: YouTube
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This is from the era when Ram Gopal Varma's underworld films were actually good. The hard-hitting tale was so good that it made the lead actor Chakravarthy an overnight star. The movie written by Anurag Kashyap and Saurabh Shukla was a turning point in Manoj Bajpayee's career as well.
11. 100 Days (1991)
Where to watch: SonyLiv
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The crime thriller starring Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff will keep you on the edge of your seats. The story follows a woman who has a vision of a murder and sets out to uncover the truth before the killer finds her. You¡¯ll flip out when you find who the killer was in the end.
12. Bombay (1995)
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
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From Tu Hi Re to Kehna Hi Kya, the most controversial movie of its time, Bombay has some great soul-stirring songs composed by AR Rahman. When a Hindu man and a Muslim woman fall in love in a small town and move to Mumbai, religious tensions and riots in Bombay tears them apart. How the family endured through the hellish experience is worth a watch. The movie is inspired by real-life riots that took place in Bombay.
13. Ghatak (1996)
Where to watch: YouTube
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If watched in the current times, the movie might turn out to be a bit over the top. Not only Sunny Deol has given a stellar performance in the movie, but Amrish Puri's role as ailing father also struck a chord with the audience. On the other hand, Danny played the role of Katya, one of the best ever fearsome villains Bollywood had ever seen.
14. Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995)
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
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From Raja Ko Rani Se Pyaar Ho Gaya to Dil Mere Churaya Kyun, this movie has some iconic songs. If you love realistic love-stories, this one starring Aamir Khan and Manisha Koirala will catch your fancy. It narrates the story of a couple who is madly in love. Once they get married, drama unfolds. Their aspirations become the turning point. So much so that they get separated. They fight all the odds to save their love for a happy ending.
15. Khuda Gawah (1992)
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
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The movie that stars the legendary pair Amitabh and Sridevi didn¡¯t only garner praises in India but the movie was a major hit in Afghanistan as it was majorly shot there. This is surely one of the underrated Amitabh Bachchan¡¯s classics that will surprise you with a good story, great characters and impactful dialogues.
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If you feel we have forgotten any underrated Bollywood movie from the '90s in this list, let us know in the comment section below.
Garima Satija leads the Entertainment vertical of Indiatimes. A storyteller at heart who enjoys the thrill of writing, she is sometimes found daydreaming about living the lives of movie characters. Also, she hates talking about herself in the third person.
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