: Mukesh Rishi steals the show as a menacing General Zia-ul-Haq, while Naveen Kasturia and Mouni Roy are praised for their intense performances.
: A must-watch for fans of 80s melodrama and classic Bollywood music, though modern viewers might find the "misunderstanding" plot trope a bit dated. The 2025 Series: Salakaar (JioHotstar)
: It follows Ravi Kumar, a talented orphan singer who rises to fame with the help of Radha Khanna. Their love story is cut short by terminal cancer and a tragic "Romeo and Juliet" style ending where both protagonists succumb together.
: Even though the movie underperformed at the box office, it is remembered for its iconic soundtrack by Kalyanji–Anandji . The song "Neele Neele Ambar Par" , sung by Kishore Kumar , remains one of the most famous tracks in Bollywood history.
Directed by , this 5-episode series is a sharp departure from the 80s romance, focusing on gritty espionage.
Directed by , this film is a tragic romantic musical starring Sridevi and Kunal Goswami .
: Critics find it a "fast-paced but low-impact" ride. While it’s highly bingeable at 2.5 hours total, some reviewers felt it lacked the depth of top-tier spy dramas like Raazi or Mukhbir .
: The story jumps between two timelines: 1978 , where a young Indian spy (Naveen Kasturia) attempts to stop Pakistan's nuclear project, and 2025 , where a modern veteran deals with the fallout of that era. It is heavily inspired by the career of India's National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval .
: Mukesh Rishi steals the show as a menacing General Zia-ul-Haq, while Naveen Kasturia and Mouni Roy are praised for their intense performances.
: A must-watch for fans of 80s melodrama and classic Bollywood music, though modern viewers might find the "misunderstanding" plot trope a bit dated. The 2025 Series: Salakaar (JioHotstar)
: It follows Ravi Kumar, a talented orphan singer who rises to fame with the help of Radha Khanna. Their love story is cut short by terminal cancer and a tragic "Romeo and Juliet" style ending where both protagonists succumb together.
: Even though the movie underperformed at the box office, it is remembered for its iconic soundtrack by Kalyanji–Anandji . The song "Neele Neele Ambar Par" , sung by Kishore Kumar , remains one of the most famous tracks in Bollywood history.
Directed by , this 5-episode series is a sharp departure from the 80s romance, focusing on gritty espionage.
Directed by , this film is a tragic romantic musical starring Sridevi and Kunal Goswami .
: Critics find it a "fast-paced but low-impact" ride. While it’s highly bingeable at 2.5 hours total, some reviewers felt it lacked the depth of top-tier spy dramas like Raazi or Mukhbir .
: The story jumps between two timelines: 1978 , where a young Indian spy (Naveen Kasturia) attempts to stop Pakistan's nuclear project, and 2025 , where a modern veteran deals with the fallout of that era. It is heavily inspired by the career of India's National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval .
