Top 20 Influential Bollywood Movies For Children!!!

The media plays an important role in the development of a child, both psychologically as well as psychosocially. Movies, cartoons, serials, have influenced children over the years, in their decision making, thinking, and views. Movies being one of the best forms of recreation, children even try to acquire, copy or imitate whatever they watch. Let’s have a look at the twenty most influential movies for children Bollywood has directed.

1. The Blue Umbrella Click to look into! >> Read More... (2005)

The Blue Umbrella is a 1980 Indian novel written by Ruskin Bond Ruskin Bond is a famous contemporary Indian writer >> Read More... . The famous director Vishal Bhardwaj The most outstanding of a successful film producer >> Read More... , created a film based on the very same story by Ruskin Bond. The film won the Golden Lotus Award at the Nation Film Awards, India, 2006, for Best Children’s Film. The film is based on Biniya (Shreya Sharma), a girl who lives in a village in Himachal Pradesh. She is gifted a Blue Umbrella by a few Japanese tourists, which gains her immense popularity in town. Nandi Kishore (Pankaj Kapoor), a shopkeeper, eyes her umbrella, and tries desperately to acquire it in his position, despite her unwillingness to part with it. One day the umbrella goes missing and Biniya suspects Nandi Kishore, but however, the Blue Umbrella is not found in his position. The film revolves around Biniya’s quest for her missing Umbrella. This is one of Vishal Bhardwaj’s masterpiece for children. Aided with a few lovely songs, this film is a heart-warming, soul-touching film, which is a visual treat as well as a movie, which conveys children a message. The Blue Umbrella is undoubtedly one of the best movies for Children in Bollywood.

2. Chak De! India (2007)

Any Bollywood fan LOVES Shah Rukh Khan Shah Rukh Khan or also known as SRK is a prominent >> Read More... . Directed by Shimit Amin Shimit Amin is a well-known director and is famila >> Read More... , Chak De! India is another film to be loved by children. It won 26 awards, which includes Filmfare Awards, HT Café Film Awards, International Indian Film Academy Awards, and many more. Shah Rukh was well recognized as the Best Actor, and the film also won awards for Best Director, Best Film, Best Editor, Best Story, Best Screenplay, and a lot more. This film revolves around Kabir Khan Kabir khan is a very much renowned director of Bol >> Read More... , a former Hockey Star, tainted as someone who betrayed his country. To prove his loyalty to his nation, he begins coaching the Indian Women’s National Hockey Team. This film is an inspiration to children never to give up, no matter whatever happens in life. It conveys a message to fight for what you believe in, without caring what others believe or think about. Shah Rukh Khan’s infallible acting and a beautiful story, crafted beautifully by Shimit Amin make Chak De! India a film for children to love and watch.

3. English Vinglish Click to look into! >> Read More... (2012)

We all know instances of children being bullied or teased or taunted at school, by other children or even teachers, due to their inability to speak proper English. English Vinglish, I feel, is the perfect movie for them. The film is a comedy-drama film, written and directed by Gauri Shinde Gauri Shinde is an Indian feature films and ad-fil >> Read More... . The film is based on a housewife and entrepreneur Shashi, who is mocked by her family for her inability to converse in English. She is determined to learn English on their family trip abroad and in the process she rediscovers herself as a mother and as a wife. Also renowned as Sridevi Sridevi is an Indian an actress renowned for her w >> Read More... ’s comeback film, she won awards for Best Actress, and Shinde grabbed her award for Best Director. Another film, which sets out a message that it is never too late to learn anything and if there is a will, there is always a way. This film is for the audience of all ages, but especially children. For these films always try and reach out to the youth.

4. 3 Idiots (2009)

3 Idiots is probably the best Bollywood film of the current generation. A film which has the perfect balance of comedy, drama, and tragedy, this film is based on college life of three friends. The storyline is very basic – two friends Farhan(R. Madhavan) and Raju( Sharman Joshi Sharman Joshi was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra to a >> Read More... ) searching for their long lost companion Rancho( Aamir Khan Aamir Khan or Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan is Bolly >> Read More... ) and remembering their old days at college. Rajkumar Hirani Rajkumar Hirani is one of the ace director, screen >> Read More... , the director, co-writer, and editor, has sparkled life in this otherwise basic story, through the actors, witty script, making it a fun-loving and entertaining film for children, especially high-school students. The movie has bagged 25 awards some of which include Best Film, Best Actor(Aamir Khan), Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Editor, and much more.

5. Taare Zameen Par Click to look into! >> Read More... (2007)

Ishaan (Darsheel Safari), a dyslexic student, faces many problems in his boarding school, and he cannot get them right, till he meets an art teacher, Ram Shankar Nikumbh(Aamir Khan). Nikumbh is an unconventional art teacher, who helps the 8-year old trouble-maker through his struggles and problems. Another influential movie for children, Taare Zameen Par, is an unconventional film directed by Aamir Khan, Amole Gupte Amol Gupte was born in 1962 in Mumbai, Maharashtra >> Read More... , and Raman Mahadevan Raman Mahadevan is a well-known playback singer fr >> Read More... . Full of drama and music and natural acting, this story makes children believe as if they are in the shoes of 8-year-old Ishaan. This film takes their hands through Ishaan’s life as if they were their very own, and the children are overwhelmed as they are given a tour of fun-loving mischievousness and breathtaking drama.

6. Koi Mil Gaya (2003)

An adaptation of one of the greatest films of Hollywood E.T directed by Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg is an American producer, director >> Read More... , Koi Mil Gaya, the former most of Krrish Trilogy, is surely an awe-filled experience for those children who have not watched E.T. Directed by Rakesh Roshan Rakesh Roshan Lal Nagrath is the original name of >> Read More... , this film is about Rohit( Hrithik Roshan Hrithik Roshan with his unimaginable dance moves i >> Read More... ), a mentally challenged boy, who befriends an alien, who changes his entire life. Gradually, the police come to know about the alien, and they start to hunt it, whereas Rohit tries to hide it. Hrithik renders a performance of a lifetime in this Science Fiction, which has earned him Filmfare Awards for Best Actor. Rakesh Roshan, with his brilliant direction, and beautiful songs, makes it a fun-filled experience for children, who are always on the edge of the seat till the end of the movie.

7. Krrish (2006)

Who doesn’t like superheroes? Jumping over long distances, flying over fields, buildings and making your heart skip a beat through unimaginable stunts! Yes, Bollywood’s first and only superhero, everyone’s favorite Krrish, won all hearts. A sequel to Koi Mil Gaya, this film reached out to children ever so more. Directed by Rakesh Roshan and filming Hrithik Roshan as the kid with superpowers, this film is based on how falling in love led to him becoming a superhero to rescue his father, who was known to be dead. Children love Hrithik Roshan performing stunts, leaping giant leaps, and his dance. His dance is breathtaking. A visual treat for children this adventurous film by Rakesh Roshan sets out to appeal to their hearts through superhero Krrish.

8. Chillar Party Click to look into! >> Read More... (2011)

An orphan and his dog Bhidu is be friended by the children of a society who live blissfully and care free. When a politician plans to clear the streets off stray dogs, the children work out a plan to save the dog. Directed by Vikas Bahl Vikas Bahl (Born 1971) is an Indian film producer, >> Read More... and Nitesh Tiwari Nitesh Tiwari is an Indian writer and director; he >> Read More... , the film conveys the message to children to take care of animals, for they are living and loving souls too. It does not matter whether anyone is against you or with you, this film tells the children to be the change they want and value the life of animals equally. This film acquired three notable awards in the National Film Award for Best Child Artist, Best Children’s Film and Best Screenplay.

9. Stanley Ka Dabba Click to look into! >> Read More... (2011)

Based on school boy Stanley, this dramatic comedy Stanley ka Dabba, is a fun-filled watch for children. Partho, who plays Stanley, renders a lively, natural performance of a school boy who does not take lunch to school. When a teacher takes notice of this, he forces other children to share their lunch with Stanley and warns Stanley to bring his lunchbox if he wants to attend school. Directed by Amole Gupte, this film is a must-watch for children, especially those who go to school carrying no lunch boxes or are being bullied for lunch boxes by others. A Witty Screenplay and child-friendly songs make this film a worth watching treat for all children.

10. Dhanak (2016)

Dhanak is a magical fable which enchants, and uplifts the mood of all its audiences. Set in Rajasthan, this film makes us believe that Life is Beautiful. The story revolves around the relationship between Pari ( Hetal Gada Hetal Gada is a film actress who mainly works in t >> Read More... ), a 10-yr old girl and Chotu ( Krrish Chhabria Krrish has done movies such as Dhanak (2015), and >> Read More... ), her 8-yr old brother. Her brother is blind, but he is the life of the village they live in, and she serves as his eyes. Pari promises her brother, Chotu that he will be able to see once he turns 9, and as always, he believes her unconditionally. On seeing a poster where Shah Rukh Khan appeals to people to donate their eyes, Pari is ever hopeful that her brother will finally be able to see the world through his own eyes once again. They embark on a magical journey which only childhood allows the audience to experience. The simplicity in every corner of the complicated world is one to be admired. This is what the film, by Nagesh Kukunoor Nagesh Kukunoor was born in Hyderabad to Kusuma Su >> Read More... , tries to convey to children. To find simplicity is the film’s main motive and it always holds suspense among children as to whether Chotu will be fortunate enough to see once again. The film, aided by beautiful songs, is a must-watch for children of all ages. For most children out there in today’s world miss out on life and its beauty.

11) Bhoothnath (2008):

In this fantasy comedy, Amitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942 in A >> Read More... , Bollywood’s epitome of success, stars as an unfriendly ghost, who is the former owner of the house where Banku and his family moves in, The Nath Villa. Directed by Vivek Sharma He is an Indian Film Director, who has an excellen >> Read More... , this film makes children laugh throughout, as Banku befriends Bhoothnath, and a witty, comical script, which makes children go crazy. Big B’s acting in the role of the ghost, is mind-blowing, and funny moments keep children glued to the film throughout. Much better and enjoyable than its sequel, Bhoothnath is a fun-filled entertainment for children.

12) Bajrangi Bhaijaan Click to look into! >> Read More... (2015):

An otherwise illogical film, Bajrangi Bhaijaan has been “dil-logical” to its audience. Kabir Khan, in this film, has sent a message to children as well as adults that we are all human beings, and we must not let borders distinguish us. The sense of unity, which lacks in most of us, even children, has been rekindled through this film. Pavan( Salman Khan Salman Khan is a very famous Indian actor and a pr >> Read More... ) struggles to help Munni(Harshali Malhotra) reunite with her family after she gets lost while traveling back to Pakistan with her mother. Salman Khan’s performance is recommendable and Nawazuddin Siddiqui Nawazuddin Siddiqui was born in Budhana in Muzaffa >> Read More... changes the tone of the movie through his brilliant acting. This is a touching movie that is influential to children of different ages. Harshali has bagged her Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut through her first film.

13) Rang de Basanti(2006):

“A movie that became a movement”. This movie renders you speechless and rooted to the spot. This is a movie, which is important for children to watch. Children are the future torch bearers. This is a film, which educates as well as provokes a sense of patriotism among its viewers. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Born on 7th July 1963, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is >> Read More... , this film highlights a British film-maker Sue, who selects a few students to play the roles of various Freedom Fighters in her film. As they play their roles, they undergo emotional changes, which later on turn them into rebels for a cause. Apart from being patriotic and educational, this film also instills the sense of equality and fraternity which is important for children (especially students) to watch and imbibe. The film was nominated for 1 BAFTA Award for Best Film not in the English Language. Wins include Best Background Score, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Film, Best Director in Filmfare Awards and Awards of the International Indian Film Academy.

14) Iqbal (2005):

Another masterpiece of Nagesh Kukunoor, which is an inspiration for children to pursue and chase their dreams, no matter who they are, where they are, and whatever holds them back. A deaf and mute boy, Iqbal is a passionate cricketer who dreams to be a part of the Indian Cricket Team, but he finds his status a hindrance. However, an alcoholic ex-player becomes his coach and mentor, guiding him to achieve his dream. Shreyas Talpade Those who follow Bollywood movies are accustomed t >> Read More... as Iqbal and Naseeruddin Shah Naseeruddin Shah is an experimental actor and asso >> Read More... as his coach, form an excellent on-screen Chemistry with their impeccable acting. As his debut movie, Shreyas Talpade made quite the impact on the audience. The film won awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Best Story. It is a must-watch for all those who dream. For the movie conveys a very important and hopeful message to the dreamers. Children are dreamers, aren’t they?

15) Udaan (2010):

Co-written and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane Vikramaditya Motwane is a film producer, writer, a >> Read More... , Udaan is a soul-wrenching, sensational film for children, mostly teenagers. Rohan ( Rajat Barmecha Rajat Barmecha emerged to the Bollywood circuit wi >> Read More... ) is expelled from school and returns home to a strict and oppressive father, who forces him to work at his factory even though he wants a life of his own. He wants to write because that is what he wants, and the film portrays how he breaks the chains of oppression to let himself free and pursue his own dreams and not his father’s. Parents of children often expect that their dreams will be lived by their children. Thus, they often become blind to them. This leads to communication gaps and often the outcomes are not healthy. This movie carries a heavy message and although explicit at parts, it is a family movie which both children and parents should watch. For this influences not only children but also their parents. This film has bagged awards for Best Story and Screenplay.

16) My Name is Khan (2010):

Another SRK sensation and we love the line, “My name is Khan, and I am not a terrorist.” Set in the time of the 9/11 attacks, Mandira Khan (Kajol) is shattered when her son is beaten up to death by his American friends, as he is labeled as a Muslim. She turns to her husband, Rizwan Khan(Shah Rukh Khan) and tells him to go to the President of the United States to convince him and the people that all Muslims are not terrorists. This film is about the journey of a man to change people’s perceptions about his religion. Another inspirational movie for children, for often they are found discriminating by religion, caste, color, etc. A terrorist does not necessarily have to be Islamic, and all Islamic followers are not terrorists. A simple message through a grand movie directed by Karan Johar Karan Johar is one among the top ten celebrities i >> Read More... has touched all hearts. The fim has won Filmfare, Guild and IIFA Award for Best Actor, Filmfare Award for Best Actress and Best Director.

17) Mangal Pandey:

The Rising (2005): Children often come across his name in History Books, but I doubt they have watched the epic biopic on the leader of the 1857 mutiny. Directed by Ketan Mehta He was born in 1952 and is a director by professio >> Read More... , the story is about one of the freedom fighters of India, who saves the life of his British Commanding Officer. This sparks a bond of friendship between the two. It depicts the fight of Mangal Pandey (played by Aamir Khan) for independence. The film brings out the emotions and strength of a rising nation through Ketan Mehta’s great narrative power. The movie is an excellent visual description of what children read in their fat History Books. Ketan Mehta won Special Jury Award at Locarno International Film Festival for this biopic.

18) Lagaan (2001):

Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker Ashutosh Gowariker was born 15 February 1964 in Ko >> Read More... , Lagaan is a much acclaimed film for its music, direction, acting and story and won respective awards. Again, a film which tries to instill in the hearts of children, the ways of life in villages during the British Raj and how people were disturbed by it and how they desperately sought independence. To get their land tax waived, the villagers, led by Bhuvan(Aamir Khan) challenge the British to a game of cricket, in spite of not knowing how to play the game. With the leadership of Bhuvan, they learn how to play and they finally win their challenge. Aided by appropriate songs by A.R Rahman, this film is a must-watch for children to have a vague idea of the British Raj, along with a lot of entertainment.

19) Jodhaa Akbar Click to look into! >> Read More... (2008):

An outstanding Ashutosh Gowariker movie, Jodhaa Akbar is a biopic on the third Mughal Emperor, Jalaluddin Akbar. The story-line is pretty basic – Jodhaa(Aishwarya Rai), a fiery Rajput Princess, is forced to marry Akbar (Hrithik Roshan) for political reasons and in course of time, mutual respect and admiration is born between the duo and they fall in love. The movie beautifully gives Children an idea of the Mughal era, the governing laws, and ways of life of men and women and of course the Emperor. A magnificent visual treat for children, with a touch of violence and romance, and aided by probably the best songs of A.R. Rahman, Jodhaa Akbar is one towering pillar of success in Bollywood. Hrithik’s performance is overwhelming and so is the on-screen chemistry of Aishwarya and Hrithik as Jodhaa and Akbar. It won 22 awards, notable ones being Best Actor, Best Director, Best Music Director, Best Film, Best Background Score and Best Choreography.

20) Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011):

A film, which sends out the message to children and adults alike, that Life, is Beautiful. Imran ( Farhan Akhtar One of the most recognized young director of India >> Read More... ), Arjun (Hrithik Roshan) and Kabir ( Abhay Deol Abhay Deol is an actor and director of the TV indu >> Read More... ) take a vacation in Spain before Kabir’s marriage. The vacation turns out to be much more than a simple trip. It rekindles the bond of friendship, and provides the three friends a window to mend fences, heal wounds and overcome what they dread. It also depicts the realities of life and that life has its ups and downs and conveys a basic message that life is beautiful and you only live once, so, live every day of your life as if it were your last. This is very important for children to understand, in their hectic, tiresome schedule. Childhood is to be enjoyed and no stage of life offers as much joy and liveliness as does childhood. Directed by Zoya Akhtar Zoya Akhtar has now become a household name promin >> Read More... , this fim has won awards for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, and others.