In a major moment for Indian cinema fans, Netflix has teamed up with Yash Raj Films (YRF), one of Bollywood’s biggest production houses, to make classic Hindi films available in nearly 200 countries for international viewers.
On November 2nd, which marks Shah Rukh Khan’s 60th birthday, Netflix will premiere nine of his most popular films, including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Mohabbatein, Veer Zara, and Chak De India.
Starting from November 14th, Netflix will also stream timeless romantic films from Bollywood’s golden era, such as Chandni, Kabhi Kabhie, Vijay, Lamhe, and Silsila—all directed by the legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra.
In addition, Netflix will offer 34 films from the YRF banner that are perfect for family viewing. This list includes beloved films like Bunty Aur Babli, Hum Tum, Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, Mujhse Dosti Karoge, and Ta Ra Rum Pum.
Monika Shergill, VP of India Content at Netflix, called the partnership a major milestone. She said, “For almost ten years, we’ve proudly hosted India’s best stories. Our docu-series The Romantics celebrated Yash Raj Films’ legacy, and now we’re deepening our commitment to Indian storytelling by sharing these classics with our members.”
This collaboration brings a rich slice of Bollywood history to global audiences, allowing fans old and new to enjoy iconic films anytime, anywhere.