8 Magical Bollywood Movies That Will Transport You To Another Era With Their Grandeur!

Alluring, splendour and magical - Bollywood never fails to transport us back in time. Time and again, period dramas have proven to be the perfect escape from reality. Larger than life sets, royal characters and utterly stunning costumes are certainly eye-pleasing. These true-to-life works of art take us, viewers, back to a wide array of eras including Mughal, Colonial and Modern history. To help you with real to reel experience, we’ve put together a list of breath-taking period dramas for you to binge-watch!

1. Padmaavat

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A Sanjay Leela Bhansali production, Padmaavat is one of the most expensive Bollywood films ever made. Starring Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji, Deepika Padukone as Rani Padmavati and Shahid Kapoor as Ratan Singh, the story revolves around Alauddin’s obsessive love for the queen of Mewar. Taking you through the medieval period, this film gives you jitters with every scene. The storyline, characters and eye-catchy costumes make this period drama, a MUST WATCH!

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2. Bajirao Mastani

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Bajirao Mastani is an epic historical romance film directed by the renowned face for period drama, Sanjay Leela Bhansali. With Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra as the lead cast, the story depicts a fierce love story of Maratha Peshwa Bajirao, his wife and the princess of Bundelkhand, Mastani. As intriguing as the story sounds, what also captures viewers' eyes are the grand sets, exquisite costumes and heart-warming music. Leave all that you’re doing and immerse yourself in this A1 period drama now!

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3. Jodha Akbar

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An epic historical drama, Jodha Akbar is an evergreen film and we can all agree upon this. Starring the talented Hrithik Roshan and ever-beautiful Aishwarya Rai as the main leads, the story revolves around the romance between the Mughal emperor Akbar & the Hindu princess Jodha Bai and the political dynamics of that era. With ‘Jashn-E-Bahaara’ being our all-time-fave song, this film has exceptionally soulful music that goes straight to the heart! This one’s on our watch next list, have you added it to yours yet?

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4. Panipat

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Panipat is an epic war drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar. Starring Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, this film is based on the events that took place during the third battle of Panipat which was fought between the Maratha Empire and the King of Afghanistan. If you’re one who is intrigued by warfare and the history that prevails, then Panipat is a must-watch for you!

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5. Ram Leela

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Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela or otherwise known as Ram Leela is another one of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directions. Starring Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, the story depicts the tragic love story of Ram and Leela who belong to two different clans of Gujarat. Apart from being a vibrant and engaging film, it has a music album that all of us undoubtedly love. Planning a movie night with bae? Make sure to add Ram Leela to your list!

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6. Kalank

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 A massive melodrama produced by Karan Johar, Kalank is a story that is set in the pre-independence era. Starring some of the best of Bollywood actors including Alia Bhatt, Madhuri Dixit, Sonakshi Sinha, Varun Dhawan, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sanjay Dutt, the film depicts how the lives of these six individuals get intertwined despite being on the two ends of a continuum. A movie night with the fam watching Kalank sounds just about perfect and is the ideal way to spend your weekend lockdown!

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7. Manikarnika : The Queen of Jhansi

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Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi is based on the life story of Rani Lakshmi Bai, who was a leading figure of the Indian Revolt of 1857. Starring Kangana Ranaut, this film ticks off all the nationalistic and patriotic boxes alongside reviving the feminine spirit. Owing to our rebellion against the British Raj and a woman emerging as a fierce fighter, Manikarnika becomes a must-watch for all of us, so grab your blankets and snacks and get watching!

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8. Mohenjo Daro

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A period action-adventure film, Mohenjo Daro is written and directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar. Starring the handsome Hrithik Roshan and the stunning Pooja Hedge as the main leads of the movie, it is based on the ancient valley civilisation and its city, Mohenjo Daro. The storyline is quite interesting and talks about a farmer who travels to the city of Mohenjo Daro and falls in love with an upper-class woman. It then goes on to show how to he challenges the city’s elite and fights to save his civilisation. Caught up with the story, aren’t you? Don’t wait up, start with your binge-watch now!

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