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Top 5 critically acclaimed Hindi films on ZEE5 to binge-watch

From Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty's The Kashmir Files to Shahid Kapoor's Haider, stream the top 5 critically acclaimed Hindi films on ZEE5!

Arpita Sarkar
May 12, 2025
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The Kashmir Files | Haider

ZEE5 has a variety of films that have been entertaining viewers for a long time. From romantic, action to suspense thrillers, the platform offers a canvas of popular films that are unmissable. From Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty's The Kashmir Files to Shahid Kapoor's Haider, stream the top 5 critically acclaimed Hindi films on ZEE5 via OTTplay Premium!

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Top 5 critically acclaimed films to watch on OTTplay Premium

The Kashmir Files

This film focuses on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990 and their experiences. The story centers on Krishna Pandit, a student at JNU, who is unaware of the true circumstances surrounding his parents' deaths until his grandfather's death. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, and Pallavi Joshi.

Mrs.

Mrs. tells the story of Richa, a happy and carefree dancer who marries into a traditional Indian family and struggles to maintain her identity and emotions within the confines of patriarchal expectations. This film explores themes of patriarchy, misogyny, and a woman's struggle balancing marriage and social expectations. The cast includes Sanya Malhotra, Nishant Dahiya, and Kanwaljit Singh.

Uri: The Surgical Strike

The film is based on the 2016 surgical strike conducted by the Indian Army on militant launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The movie follows the story of Major Vihaan Shergill, a member of the Indian Army's Para (Special Forces), who leads a covert operation to avenge a terrorist attack on an Indian military camp in Uri. The film stars Vicky Kaushal in the lead role.

Haider

It is based on Shakespeare's Hamlet and follows a young man named Haider, as he returns to Kashmir after his father's disappearance, uncovers a dark conspiracy, and seeks revenge. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Tabu, Shraddha Kapoor, Kay Kay Menon, and Irrfan Khan.

Badlapur

The film is about Raghu, who aims to take revenge on the criminals who killed his wife and son 15 years ago. The story explores themes of vengeance, forgiveness, and the human cost of crime. The film stars Varun Dhawan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Yami Gautam, and others.

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