14 Bollywood Movies To Watch If You're Treating This Valentine's Day As A Self-Care Day

Self-discovery, female friendships, great acting, and fabulous cinematography — what more do you need?

Yes, Jab We Met is a classic rom-com but I usually rewatch this film only for Geet and how she truly is her own favourite person!

In case you’re trying to find your true self and your potential in this world, this seems like a good movie to start with.

Margarita with a Straw is not only a beautiful film, but is also one of a kind! Kalki’s stellar acting paired with an incredibly nuanced and sensitive portrayal of people with disabilities is why you need to watch this movie.

Not only was it Sridevi’s comeback film after a 15-year-long hiatus, English Vinglish had a wonderful story that resonated with lots of Indian women. It truly is a heartwarming watch.

I know that Bunny is the most popular character of this film but I’d watch it for Naina who chose to let the love of her life go TWICE instead of forcing him to be in a relationship with her.

For a film that claims that your “emotions” are directly connected to your “motions”, Piku makes sure to give you lots of feels with just a pinch of desi drama.

Qarib Qarib Singlle provides you a realistic glimpse of what online dating is like and also infuses a little bit of hope in you that it does often work out.

Manmarziyaan is one film that fits in SO much character growth in a span of two hours! I love seeing the characters choosing and standing up for themselves and the ending had me feeling like a proud parent.

What I really admire about the story of Karwaan is that all three protagonists ultimately find some sort of peace and happiness individually and it does not become an unnecessary love triangle or romantic drama of some sort.

An unconventional love story with so much tenderness, that it warms your heart — Barfi! is simply wholesome!

This is a movie that is replete with drama, superb acting, and, most importantly, a character that walks away from her no-good boyfriend. We love a woman who won’t settle for less! 

Dear Zindagi is, yet again, all about character growth. Oh and it also has Shah Rukh Khan. If you’re going through a tough time, I suggest you watch this film, like, right now.

The first of its kind, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is all about India’s middle class, the patriarchy, and, most of all, acceptance. Ayushmann and Jitendra do a fantastic job and all’s well that ends well.