Shah Rukh Khan is the cultural reference for anyone trying to make an impact with Indian audiences, and everyone from former President Barack Obama to Dua Lipa and David Beckham have paid hommage to the Badshah of Bollywood and his legendary film career.
But while anyone can name drop for clout, only the most die-hard fans have seen these deep cuts from his filmography, available to stream on Netflix.
An abandoned child asks a priest about his identity and takes the response literally, adopting the name Ram-Jaane or “God Knows”. After a childhood of crime that leads to imprisonment, Ram-Jaane seeks redemption at “Apna Ghar”, a shelter for homeless children, but finds that escaping his past isn’t as easy as it seems.
Sunil is a young man from Goa who isn’t quite sure where his life is headed, but is willing to go to great lengths to win the heart of friend and unrequited love, Anna. As she falls for another man, Sunil is forced to find meaning in misadventures and misunderstanding in this heartwarming coming of age drama.
Sundar, an honest and trusting young man who finds himself in financial difficulties following a run-in with a corrupt businessman. In a supernatural twist, ghost Michael, comes to Sundar’s aid helping to devise a plot that will avenge them both.
Ranjit is young, wealthy, and living a metropolitan lifestyle in London when he returns to India to reconnect with his estranged father. Aarti is a traditional woman from a small village who challenges Ranjit’s worldview in this romantic clash of cultures.
Ramu is disillusioned with the socio-political issues and corruption plaguing the country and embarks on a mission to change them. In a satirical journey where the people he meets represent different facets of society, this slapstick comedy explores the power collective action has to effect change on a national level.
In a reimagining of Madame Bovary, Maya is young woman trapped in a dissatisfying marriage to an older man. Siddharth’s entrance into her life challenges her to embark on a journey of self-discovery, emotional liberation, and sexuality.
But while anyone can name drop for clout, only the most die-hard fans have seen these deep cuts from his filmography, available to stream on Netflix.
Ram-Jaane
An abandoned child asks a priest about his identity and takes the response literally, adopting the name Ram-Jaane or “God Knows”. After a childhood of crime that leads to imprisonment, Ram-Jaane seeks redemption at “Apna Ghar”, a shelter for homeless children, but finds that escaping his past isn’t as easy as it seems.
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Sunil is a young man from Goa who isn’t quite sure where his life is headed, but is willing to go to great lengths to win the heart of friend and unrequited love, Anna. As she falls for another man, Sunil is forced to find meaning in misadventures and misunderstanding in this heartwarming coming of age drama.
Chamatkar
Sundar, an honest and trusting young man who finds himself in financial difficulties following a run-in with a corrupt businessman. In a supernatural twist, ghost Michael, comes to Sundar’s aid helping to devise a plot that will avenge them both.
English Babu Desi Mem
Ranjit is young, wealthy, and living a metropolitan lifestyle in London when he returns to India to reconnect with his estranged father. Aarti is a traditional woman from a small village who challenges Ranjit’s worldview in this romantic clash of cultures.
Oh Darling Yeh Hai India
Ramu is disillusioned with the socio-political issues and corruption plaguing the country and embarks on a mission to change them. In a satirical journey where the people he meets represent different facets of society, this slapstick comedy explores the power collective action has to effect change on a national level.
Maya Memsaab
In a reimagining of Madame Bovary, Maya is young woman trapped in a dissatisfying marriage to an older man. Siddharth’s entrance into her life challenges her to embark on a journey of self-discovery, emotional liberation, and sexuality.