Fresh and Realistic Portrayals of Relationships in Bollywood Rom-Coms

The Modern Take 

In the 2000s and beyond, Bollywood began to move away from the grandiose, often idealized romances of the 90s, toward more nuanced, realistic portrayals of relationships. This era introduced characters with depth, emotional complexity, and exploring the "grey areas" in love. Films such as Jab We Met (2007), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), and Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017) represent this modern approach, mixing humor with heartwarming moments and showing love as both exciting and challenging.

Jab We Met (2007):

Directed by Imtiaz Ali, Jab We Met is the story of Aditya (Shahid Kapoor), a businessman who is emotionally broken, and Geet (Kareena Kapoor), an optimistic, free-spirited woman who embraces life with fearless charm. Their journey across the country not only brings them closer but also helps each of them grow individually.

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013):

Ayan Mukerji's Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (YJHD) depicts themes of friendship, ambition and changing relationships. It is the story of an adventurous, commitment-phobic traveler named Bunny (Ranbir Kapoor) and a shy, studious woman named Naina (Deepika Padukone), who discover themselves through their shared adventures. The film depicts how people and relationships change as they grow up and take different paths.

Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017):

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's Bareilly Ki Barfi is a unique romantic comedy set in a small town, offering an intimate, insightful portrayal of love and attraction. It is the story of a strong-willed young woman named Bitti (Kriti Sanon) who defies societal expectations and the two men who love her, Chirag (Ayushmann Khurrana) and Pritam (Rajkummar Rao).

Conclusion

Bollywood has redefined the romantic comedy genre with Jab We Met, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani and Bareilly Ki Barfi. These films present stories that are loved by audiences not just for their romance but also for the realistic journeys of their characters - highlighting love, friendship and self-discovery in a beautifully relatable way.

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