Bollywood movies may be famous for drama overdose, but it's the 'family' values in them that make us keep coming back to B-Town. Didn't somebody say it was all about 'loving our parents'? From big fat weddings to unconditional love among siblings, we have grown up on such stuff. On Family Day today, we take a look at some of the iconic reel families of Bollywood. Read on:
The Naths from Hum Aapke Hain Kaun:
Who doesn't remember the big, fat wedding at Kailash Nath's (Alok Nath) house? It's the elaborate wedding in the family that brought Salman and Madhuri together. They all lived like an ideal Indian joint family, by celebrating every occasion as a whole unit. Many of us lusted after their unity and wanted a picture-perfect 'sasuraal' like theirs. Agree?
The Ramkishans of Hum Saath Saath Hain:
Despite the minor setback to the happy family when the elder son is asked to leave the house, the Ramkishans were pretty closely knit. Every marriage and union was celebrated in a grand way, staying true to the Barjatya school of joint family functions! Perhaps that's why the movie, the songs and the sequences are still fondly remembered by Bolly lovers.
The Raichands of Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham:
Karan Johar paid homage to the typical Indian family in this blockbuster hit that was all about loving our parents. The strict patriarch, played by Amitabh Bachchan, doesn't approve of his son's, played by SRK, love for a middle-class girl (Kajol). So it's the younger brother's (Hrithik Roshan) duty to bring the two together. Peppered with Punjabi rituals and popular numbers, the movie is best known for its portrayal of a joint family.
The Malhotras of Baghban:
When a gardener (baghban) cares for his flowers and nourishes them, he is doing what a parent does for his child. But the flower eventually dies, while the children forget their parents' sacrifice and ignore them. The movie made us realise why our parents are greatest support and why we should never upset them. The Malhotra brothers were anything like the Ramkishan siblings, hence it’s the adopted son's love and respect that brings the whole family together at the end.
The Durbars from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam:
The head of the family, Pandit Durbar, makes his daughter's life hell by forcefully marrying her off to a stranger. Even though she is in love with the Pandit's pupil. But it all turns out well in the end because the daughter falls in love with her husband. And as she says, loving is one thing, but ensuring that it stays on is completely different! In a way, the movie looks at Indian marriages that are predominantly arranged and how love can happen even with a stranger.
The Singhs from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge:
It's the Singhs who teach us why family is a very important thing in life. Even though Simran and Raj could have eloped, they don't. Because they want the blessings of their family and also want everybody to be happy and satisfied. That's why the major chunk of the movie is about Raj convincing Simran's father to let him marry her. Aww. Now you know why it's one the greatest love stories on celluloid, eh?
The Mehras from Dil Dhadakne Do:
Among the sugar-coated sweet family stories is this dysfunctional gem where everybody hates each other and are in it to only protect their status in the society. Let's see how that works out for the Mehras as the premise is damn interesting. We are excited already!
The Malhotras and Swaminathans of 2 States:
In the most epic love marriage of the season, the warring families of Punjabis and Tamilians come together for the sake of their children. If that doesn't make them a sweet example, what does?
This was our take. What's yours? Tell us your favourite reel family in the comment section below!
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