Diwali is here. The festival of lights and family. As we welcome goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh into our lives, and unwind with families, there are several ways to get together and celebrate the spirit of togetherness besides just food, card parties and more. A cozy evening with a good family-entertainer film is also what one can opt for this Diwali. And, as films go, here are our top 5 recommendations of movies to watch this Diwali with your family on Netflix.
This Diwali watch with these family films on Netflix
Laapata Ladies
The story of two brides and an accidental swapping between the two on a crowded train and the aftermath of it all, this rural India comedic satire by Kiran Rao, is a sweet film to watch and enjoy with your family on Netflix. The film stars Nitanshi Goel and Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, along with veterans like Ravi Kishan. This new Netflix film has an IMDb rating of 8.4.
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
This Bollywood coming-of-age classic by Zoya Akhtar captured fans' hearts when it was released. Travel to Spain on a journey of discovery when three friends get together on a bachelorette, this is a recommended watch to all looking for some feel-good comedy. This Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol starrer has an IMDb rating of 8.2.
Queen
This Kangana Ranaut-starrer directed by Vikas Bahl film revolves around a traditional family girl who steps out of her comfort zone when she travels alone to Europe on her solo honeymoon. The movie is a hilarious ride of an entertainer that can be enjoyed with family and friends this Diwali.’Queen’ has an IMDb rating of 8.2.
Baahubali( 2015) & Baahubali 2
SS Rajamouli's magnum opus Baahubali & Baahubali 2 are aptly-hyped entertainers of a period drama that can also be enjoyed with family this Diwali. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Prabhas, this Telugu entertainer has to be on your Diwali watchlist on Netflix. The Baahubali series has an IMDb rating of 8.3.
PK
With an IMDb rating of 8.2, this Rajkumar Hirani film stars Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjay Dutt is a science-fiction comedy drama that touches on social customs and religious superstitions. The story revolves around an alien who comes to Earth but has lost the only device he can use to communicate with his spaceship.