Classic Bollywood gems to revisit on OTT: The Train to Padosan

Hindi cinema has carved a niche in the entertainment industry with its finely crafted narratives and talented actors. Whether it is Amitabh Bachchan’s charm as the angry young man in Deewar or Hema Malini’s beauty in Dream Girl, there are several praiseworthy films on OTT that deserve to be cherished again. If you’re looking for some iconic old Hindi movies, we’ve curated a list of films that you can revisit on OTTplay Premium and enjoy with buttered popcorn.

Old Hindi films to stream on OTTplay Premium

The Train

Starring Rajesh Khanna and Nanda as his love interest, this mystery drama film is a remake of the Malayalam film Cochin Express. The plot revolves around a devoted CBI officer who investigates a series of murder mysteries that occur on a train. However, things take a turn when he finds disturbing clues.

Deewar 

Big B of Bollywood, aka Amitabh Bachchan, garnered acclaim for his role in this blockbuster action film. The plot revolves around two brothers named Vijay and Ravi as fate pits them against each other. While one becomes an honest cop, the other becomes a notorious criminal, and they stand against each other on the other sides of the law. Shashi Kapoor plays the police officer, and Amitabh Bachchan plays the angry young criminal. Packed with action, thrills, and intense drama, this one will keep you hooked.

Padosan 

Jyoti Swaroop’s iconic musical comedy film stars Sunil Dutt and Saira Banu in the lead. The story revolves around a naive young man named Bhola who falls in love with his quirky neighbour named Bindu. Despite their contrasting personalities, Bhola tries to impress her with some musical drama but fails to make progress due to another man in her life. How this love triangle unfolds with a musical twist forms the crux of the film. Kishore Kumar, Mukri, Raj Kishore, and Keshto Mukherjee also appear in pivotal roles.

Sangam 

This epic romantic musical drama by Raj Kapoor is among the finest Hindi films that became a cult classic over the years. The plot revolves around the love triangle of Raj Kapoor, Vyjayanthimala, and Rajendra Kumar in the lead. It is centered on a pilot who marries the love of his life but gets entangled in a web of loyalty and sacrifice after witnessing a love letter. The supporting cast also features Iftekhar, Raj Mehra, Nana Palsikar, Lalita Pawar, Achala Sachdev, and Hari Shivdasani.

Dream Girl 

Hema Malini, who is also called the ‘Dream Girl,’ is among the beloved actresses of the golden era of Bollywood. This iconic romantic drama film garnered her immense fame as she delivered a mesmerising performance. The plot revolves around a girl who poses as different identities in order to con people and gain some money to run an orphanage. Things take a turn when she falls in love with a rich man (played by Dharmendra).

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