From Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge to Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Bollywood has given us unforgettable love stories that we hold dear. While happy endings leave us content, it’s the incomplete love stories that resonate on a deeper level. These films explore the full spectrum of human emotions—joy, heartbreak, longing and the helplessness that comes with circumstances beyond control. Whether it’s Aman’s unspoken love for Naina in Kal Ho Naa Ho or Ayan’s unrequited feelings for Alizeh in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, here are five iconic incomplete love stories you can stream on Netflix India.
Kal Ho Na Ho
This 2003 love story can make even the most emotionally strong shed a tear. The film revolves around Naina, a young woman facing personal turmoils and her complex family. After a prayer to Jesus, Aman played by Shah Rukh Khan enters her life as an angel and solves all her problems. Naina immediately falls in love with him. However, Aman is battling cancer and is about to lose his life. The tragic love is remembered to the day for its emotional scenes and strong performances. The film portrays how beautiful stories are sometimes incomplete, and some ideal partners are not meant to be couples.
Dil Se
One of Shah Rukh Khan’s underrated films, Dil Se directed by Mani Ratnam is based on the 7 stages of love starting from attraction and ending with death. It revolves around a radio broadcaster Amar played by Shah Rukh Khan who falls in love with a mysterious woman played by Mainsha Korala at first sight. As the character explores his love story, there is a bigger threat of insurgency in the country. Dil Se is a memorable film for its strong acting performances and path-breaking music given by AR Rahman. The climax would surely leave you shaken for a long time.
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
After a couple of happy endings, Karan Johan decided to portray a different shade of love in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. This tale of unrequited love revolves around Ayan, who falls in love with his friend Alizeh. However, Alizeh maintains to the end that she only sees him as her best friend and loves him in a platonic way. This turmoil between romantic and platonic love leads to heartbreak for Ayan in unexpected ways. The film is significant as it shows that sometimes, the two leads choose to be friends and do not always end up in a romantic relationship.
Rang De Basanti
Rang De Basanti directed by Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra is a memorable film for more than one reason. It revolves around a group of friends who realise the true meaning of patriotism while being involved in a film based on Indian independence. While not a love story primarily, the love showed tender bonds between its characters such as Aamir Khan (DJ) and Sue played by Alice Patten. The tragic end tugs at our hearts leaving for in tears for a long time past the running hours of the film.
Padman
This social dramedy was based on the life of Arunachalam Muruganantham, a social activist who broke the taboo around menstruation by inventing low-cost sanitary pads for his wife and other women in the village. The film featured Lakshmikant paid by Akshay Kumar who goes on to work towards improving the lives of women by creating low-cost sanitary pads. In a subplot, the film reveals how Pari (Sonam Kapoor), a friend who helps him in his journey, develops affection for Lakshmikant, who she knows is in love with his wife. Thus, setting the ground for another memorable incomplete love story.
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