10 Bollywood Movies You Have To Watch If You've Never Seen A Bollywood Movie

Bollywood is the new Hollywood.

Bollywood, one of the many film industries of India, is the largest center of film production in the entire world. What's that? Never seen a Bollywood movie before? (And no, Slumdog Millionaire doesn't count).

Never fear, because this list is here to let you know how you should start injecting some glorious B-town goodness into your life. Here are the 10 Bollywood movies you have to watch if you've never seen a Bollywood movie before:

Dabangg

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Dabangg follows the exploits of a badass, mustachioed cop named Chulbul Pandey. He shoots first, asks questions later, dances and drinks, and calls himself "Robin Hood" Pandey. 'Nuff said. This movie has something for everyone. Also, the action scenes in this movie are crazy awesome.

If you liked it also watch: Dabangg 2 (duh!), Singham series

Lagaan

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This is like the quintessential Bollywood sports movie. It also happens to be a great underdog story. If you have absolutely no idea what the hell cricket is, or you think it's a weird kind of baseball, don't worry. You'll learn all about the game, while cheering on Bhuvan and his friends as they try to save their little village.

If you liked it also watch: Bhaag Milka Bhaag, Chak De India

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

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If you like music and color and dancing and laughing (and who doesn't?), then this movie is for you. It's about friendship, love, and being young and free - a great feel good movie. The songs are out of this world too! Plus Deepika Padukone is bae, and Ranbir Kapoor is the man.

If you liked it also watch: Wake Up Sid, Tamasha

Dhoom 2

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Dashing dudes? Gorgeous gals? Awesome action? Dhoom 2 has it all. It's clear there some Hollywood action movie influences in the movie, so it's a good one to watch if you're transitioning from Tinseltown to B-town. Dhoom (the first one) was good, but it's not required to know what's going on in number 2 and Dhoom 3 was meh, so this is the one you should watch.

If you liked it also watch: Don series, the rest of the Dhoom series!

Sholay

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When it comes to classic all-time famous Bollywood movies, Sholay is probably number one. It's a must-watch for anyone who wants to get into Bollywood movies. It has one of the best bromances of all time, one of the best villains of all time, (a lot of bests), and if you like western's, it's basically a badass Bollywood western, so there's that too.

If you liked it also watch: Zanjeer (1970), Mr. India

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

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Love and family are of the biggest and most prevalent themes in Bollywood movies, and this world-famous movie (nicknamed DDLJ), is the epitome of these. It'll make you laugh, it'll make you cry, and give you a great idea of what Bollywood movies are all about. Lead actors Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol are considered one of the best on-screen couples of all time. Oh and DDLJ ran at a Mumbai theater for over 1000 weeks after its release. That's how crazy popular this movie is.

If you liked it also watch: Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Jab We Met

3 Idiots

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3 Idiots is all about the struggles of making it through college. So, it's pretty relatable. It's about rebelling, following your passion, and sticking by your friends no matter what. You'ill definitely find yourself crying, but you can be sure it'll make you ROFL like nobody's business. And it'll teach you the greatest life-lesson of all: All is well.

If you liked it also watch: Rang De Basanti, Kai Po Che!

Queen

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This movie is all about personal independence, and living the life you want to live, no matter what anyone else says. With it's strong female-centric characters, it's refreshingly sweet and simple. I mean, look at that smile! Just watch it, and you'll fall in love with Queen fo sho.

If you liked it also watch: Luck By Chance, Tanu Weds Manu (and its sequel!)

Jodhaa Akbar

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One of the best Indian historical films, Jodhaa Akbar is about the unlikely love story (yep, Bollywood movies are all about love <3) of a Muslim king and Hindu queen, set against the epic background of the Mughal dynasty. It has beautiful people in it, and kick-ass sword-swinging scenes, so watch it.

If you liked it also watch: Mughael-e-Azam, Bajirao Mastani

Zindagi Na Mile Dobara

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Three best friends who basically drop everything in their lives to travel and have a blast - how freaking awesome does that sound?? Yeah, pretty sweet. It's all about letting go and seeing where life will take you. After watching Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, you will totally wish you had friends like that. You won't get another life (that's what the title means), so live it up.

If you liked it also watch: Dil Dhadakne Do, Dil Chatha Hai

So there you have it. Now get out there and experience the awesomeness of Bollywood! And when you're done with these movies, watch more!