From Taal to The Archies: 5 musical drama films to stream on OTT

Movies are made in the Hindi film industry across various genres such as romance, comedy, action, and more. Musical drama films have always been widely explored in Bollywood. The audience feedback on some of the musical dramas has been exceptional. Some of the memorable films in this genre include Rock On!!, Aashiqui 2, and more. If you are a fan of this genre, here's a list of musical drama movies available for streaming on OTT.

5 musical drama movies to watch on OTT

Taal (ZEE5, OTTplay Premium)

The Subhash Ghai directorial is a Hindi musical drama, which was released in 1999. The story revolves around the love between Mansi, a village girl with a passion for music, and Vikrant, the son of a wealthy businessman. You can watch it on ZEE5 and with an OTTplay Premium subscription.

Rock On!! (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video)

Helmed by Abhishek Kapoor, Rock On!! follows the story of four friends—Aditya, Joe, KD, and Rob—who were once part of a popular rock band in their youth but drifted apart due to personal and professional struggles. If you wish to revisit this 2008 film, you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.

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Banjo (ZEE5, OTTplay Premium)

Produced by Krishika Lulla under Eros International, Banjo blends heart, music, and a journey of self-discovery. It stars Riteish Deshmukh and Nargis Fakhri in the lead roles. It is helmed by filmmaker Ravi Jadhav. This 2016 musical drama is available for streaming on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium.

Aashiqui 2 (Amazon Prime Video)

Directed by Mohit Suri, Aashiqui 2 can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video. It revolves around the story of Rahul (played by Aditya Roy Kapur), a talented but troubled musician, who falls in love with Aarohi (played by Shraddha Kapoor), a struggling singer with a dream of making it big.

The Archies (Netflix)

Zoya Akhtar's The Archies is an Indian adaptation of the classic Archie Comics, set in 1960s India. It follows the lives of Archie Andrews and his friends—Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and Reggie. You can watch it on Netflix.

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