There is no better way to enjoy a movie than watch it with like-minded friends. Comedy becomes more enjoyable, tragedy more bearable, and songs more hummable! The accessibility of OTT platforms is one of India’s best entertainment developments, and 26.9% of Samarth seniors exclusively watch movies only on OTT platforms. Here are 4 evergreen movies from Bollywood and Hollywood to watch with your friends. Even better, they are all available to stream online!
1. Sholay
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Ramesh Sippy’s Sholay is an iconic Bollywood movie, even after almost fifty years. The pairing of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri, Dharmendra and Hema Malini, the lovely locales, the powerhouse performance of Sanjeev Kumar, the menacing Gabbar Singh played by Amjad Khan, gripping storyline, comedy, tragedy, songs, and iconic dialogues make it engaging. Relive Jai-Veeru ki dosti with your gang.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
2. The Intern
Do retired seniors still have something to contribute to the workplace? The Intern is a beautiful story of how a retired person becomes an intern in a startup run by a young lady. Can Ben Whittaker, a retired widower, and Jules Ostin, a young entrepreneur, strike a balance through trust and friendship? Watch this for powerful performances from Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
3. The Bucket List
Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson play two terminally ill men left with only six months to live, who decide to explore life and make a bucket list comprising all the things they have never tried before. Watch this life-affirming movie and be inspired to live life to the fullest.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
4. Sharmaji Namkeen
How does a retired widower end up cooking food for women at kitty parties? In this delightful movie, Rishi Kapoor plays a retired man struggling to stay occupied who breaks societal stereotypes to explore his passion for cooking. Sadly, Rishi Kapoor passed halfway through shooting, so part of the role is enacted by Paresh Rawal.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
We hope you enjoy these movies! If you have suggestions for movies that other Samarth seniors would enjoy, do write to us at editor@samarth.community. All recommendations, whether Bollywood, Hollywood, or regional, are welcome!
