Valentine’s Day 2026 Special: Bollywood Love Stories That Never Fade With Time

New Delhi: What is love? We all have learned it somewhere from Bollywood, right? Seeing someone for the first time, your heart beating, waiting, enduring the distance, or the promise of being together for the rest of your life—everything was understood only by seeing it on screen. And to be honest, even today, whenever I feel like it, I watch the same old movies. So this Valentine's, if you are also in the mood for romance, then here are some such films that give the same feeling every time you watch them.

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Raj and Simran! Brother, who doesn't know about these? Fights on the trip to Europe, then gradually falling in love, and the best part: Raj convincing Simran's father. Anyone can run away and get married, but taking the family along with them was a unique thing. SRK and Kajol made this film of Aditya Chopra in such a way that till today people say "Ja Simran Ja."

Rehna Hai Tere Dil Me

Maddy and Reena's story had everything that happens in real life: confusion, betrayal, and mistakes. Their love story was not perfect, but perhaps that is why it seems so real. This film of Madhavan, Dia and Saif later became a cult classic.

Ham Dil De Chuke Sanam

Sanjay Lila Bhansali has done wonders in this. Nandini is in love with Sameer and gets married to Vanraj. Now the twist here is that Vanraj himself goes and tries to introduce Nandini to her first love. But in the climax we understand that love is not just heartbeat; it is also understanding and respect. The performance of Aish, Salman and Ajay Devgan was amazing.

Kal Ho Naa Ho

When Aman comes into Naina's life, everything changes. Teaches to laugh, teaches to live. But he doesn't say anything about himself. Man, I feel like crying every time I watch this film by Nikhil Advani. SRK, Preity and Saif won the hearts of this.

Veer-Zara

Yash Chopra's last romantic film. An Indian Air Force officer, a Pakistani girl. Border, year, jail: nothing could stop their love. People still listen to the chemistry of Shahrukh and Preity and the songs of the film.

Jab We Met

Geet and Aditya! A broken guy, a hyperenergetic girl. We met on the train, and the journey began. This film by Imtiaz Ali is not only a love story but also a story of finding oneself. The pairing of Shahid and Kareena created a stir.

Rockstar

The story of Jordan and Heer is not simple. It is complicated and painful. To become a rockstar, Jordan had to suffer heartbreak, and Heer did that. Imtiaz Ali again! Ranbir's acting and AR Rahman's songs - what a combination.

Barfi!

Barfi can neither speak nor hear. But love? He comes with all his heart. First Shruti, then Jhilmil. Anurag Basu has made such a beautiful story without dialogues that you just keep watching. Ranbir, Priyanka and Ileana – all three touched our hearts.

Masan

Two stories in the streets of Banaras. Vicky Kaushal's character - A small love that ends badly. The second story featuring Richa Chadha shows the dark face of the society. It is a heavy film, but real life is like this. Small film, big impact.

Ai Dil Hai Mushkil

Ayaan is in love with Alizeh, but Alizeh is not in love. Just that little thing. Karan Johar showed one-sided love so beautifully that everyone understood – not every story has a happy ending. There were also cameos of Ranbir, Anushka, Aish and SRK.