Best of 2016: 10 Bollywood Movies That Still Live Rent-Free

Best & Timeless Bollywood Movies of 2016 Radiocity By Radiocity Team Published Jan 19, 2026 [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

1. Dangal Aamir Khan headlines this inspiring sports drama based on wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his champion daughters. Emotional, empowering, and record-breaking. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

2. Pink A hard-hitting courtroom drama that redefined consent in mainstream cinema. Amitabh Bachchan’s restrained performance elevated this socially relevant thriller. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

3. Sultan Part sports film, part love story, this Salman Khan–Anushka Sharma starrer explored ambition, failure, and redemption with mass appeal. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

4. Neerja Sonam Kapoor delivered a career-best performance as flight attendant Neerja Bhanot. A gripping, emotional tribute to real-life courage. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

5. Kapoor & Sons A modern family drama that balanced humour and heartbreak effortlessly. Strong performances and an honest take on dysfunctional families made it unforgettable. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

6. Airlift Based on India’s largest civilian evacuation, Akshay Kumar’s patriotic drama was gripping without being loud, focusing on resilience over heroism. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

7. Udta Punjab Bold, raw, and controversial, this Abhishek Chaubey film exposed Punjab’s drug crisis with powerful performances from Diljit, Shahid, Alia, and Kareena. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

8. Dear Zindagi A gentle, relatable film about mental health, self-discovery, and emotional healing, anchored by Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan’s refreshing pairing. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

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