Shah Rukh Khan's Top 10 Love Movies
October 3, 20245 Mins Read

Entertainment Desk: Shah Rukh Khan, who is called the 'King of Bollywood', has won the hearts of the audience not only in India, but all over the world. The kind of romantic character he has played is not just a screen story, but a reflection of many people's real life. In each movie, his characters portray different forms of love — steadfast love, self-sacrifice, friendship romance, and painful love. His top 10 love movies are a compilation of some such stories, which have made a permanent place in the hearts of the audience.

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1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Director: Aditya Chopra
Released: 1995
Rating: IMDb: 8.1/10

Review: The movie 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' is regarded as a milestone in Bollywood love movies. The love between Raj and Simran has not only touched the hearts of the Indian audience, but has spread all over the world. Especially for diaspora Indians, this movie was a special example of home tension, cultural dignity and love.

As Raj, Shahrukh proves himself as a fearless, romantic hero for love. Kajol's performance as Simran brought out her chemistry with Shahrukh wonderfully. The story of overcoming family barriers for love is equally relevant today, establishing the movie as one of the greatest romantic films in history.

2. Kuch kuch hota hai

Director: Karan Johar
Released: 1998
Rating: IMDb: 7.6/10

Review: 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' is a story of friendship and love, where Rahul, Anjali and Tina's life and relationship dynamics change. Shahrukh Khan as Rahul successfully conveys the emotions of a friendly lover.

His chemistry with Kajol is the highlight of the film, and Rani Mukerji's character Tina adds a special dimension to the story. The film's dialogues, music and characters are still considered Bollywood classics. Especially Shahrukh's famous dialogue 'Peer Dosti Hai' is still popular as the definition of love.

3. Kavi Khushi Kavi Gham

Director: Karan Johar
Released: 2001
Rating: IMDb: 7.4/10

Review: 'Kavi Khushi Kavi Gham' is not only a love story but also an epic of family relationships. Shah Rukh's character Rahul, who falls in love and marries against his parents' wishes, is at the center of the movie, the conflict and feelings of that relationship. His romance with Kajol is amazing and the film portrays the lover Rahul very realistically. The film's visual and emotional depth, especially the conflict between love and family through Shahrukh's dialogue, is particularly affecting.

4. in love

Director: Aditya Chopra
Release: 2000
Rating: IMDb: 7.0/10

Review: 'Mohabbate' is a story of conflict between love and strict discipline. Shahrukh Khan plays Raj Arya, a music teacher who believes in love as one of the mantras of life. Her strong and emotional confrontation with Amitabh Bachchan is a major aspect of the movie. The premise of the story is that love means no barriers and Shahrukh's performance in this belief has moved the audience. His serious yet loving personality and the story of three young couples take the movie to a different level.

5. Vir-Zara

Director: Yash Chopra
Release: 2004
Rating: IMDb: 7.8/10

Review: 'Veer-Zara' is an eternal love story, where the love between Indian pilot Veer Pratap Singh and Pakistani girl Zara crosses the borders of the two countries. Shah Rukh Khan's character Veer's story of selfless love and self-sacrifice left a deep impression on the hearts of the audience. The film portrays the magnificence and courage of love in the context of India-Pakistan relations. His chemistry with Preity Zinta is very emotional, and Yash Chopra's superb direction turns the film into an epic love story.

6. Rab ne bana di jodi

Director: Aditya Chopra
Released: 2008
Rating: IMDb: 7.2/10

Review: An ordinary man, Surinder Sahni, whose love and sincerity proves that the depth of the heart is always more important than the outward beauty. In this film, Shahrukh plays two different characters - a quiet and docile husband on the one hand, and an exuberant and romantic lover on the other. The subtlety of his acting and the consequences of his character created a new concept of love. His chemistry with Anushka Sharma makes the film more interesting.

7. Chennai Express

Director: Rohit Shetty
Released: 2013
Rating: IMDb: 6.1/10

Review: 'Chennai Express' is a blend of comedy and romance, with Shahrukh Khan playing the role of a typical Mumbai youth. His sizzling chemistry with Deepika Padukone in this film set in the backdrop of South India is quite popular. The film's humor and dialogues further prove Shah Rukh that he is not only serious but equally adept at romantic comedies. The location and scenery of the movie also won the hearts of the audience.

8. He gave

Director: Moni Ratnam
Released: 1998
Rating: IMDb: 7.5/10

Review: This deep love story set amidst love, politics and social unrest is considered a Bollywood classic. Shah Rukh Khan's character, Amar, who is a radio reporter, and Manisha Koirala's character, Meghna, who is a member of a rebel group, have a love affair that is portrayed very darkly in the movie. The film's music, especially the song 'Chaya Chaya', has gained worldwide popularity. The final scene of the film is touching and memorable.

9. Om Shanti Om

Director: Farah Khan
Release: 2007
Rating: IMDb: 6.7/10

Review: This movie is a special milestone for Shah Rukh Khan, based on the Bollywood film world and the story of rebirth. Despite being his first work with Deepika Padukone, their chemistry is very impressive. The story of the film, where love takes rebirth, is inspired by traditional Bollywood stories. The dialogues and music of this movie have been very popular among the audience.

10. Job tak hai jaan

Director: Yash Chopra
Release: 2012
Rating: IMDb: 6.7/10

Review: Shahrukh Khan's love interest in Yash Chopra's last film was emotional and complex. Shah Rukh as Samar Anand is an army bomb disposal expert whose life is entangled in love and loss. His romance with Katrina Kaif and his friendship with Anushka Sharma's character add a different level of romance to the film. Shahrukh's performance portrays the depth of love, sacrifice and pain. The movie's emotional songs, charming locations and dialogues keep the continuity of Yash Chopra's classic love stories.

All these 10 films reveal different aspects of Shah Rukh Khan's acting prowess, especially as a lover whose lasting impact will remain indelible in the history of Bollywood love films.