Also known as SRK and Shahrukh Khan, Shah Rukh Khan is one of the most famous in Bollywood actors ever. He’s appeared in more than 90 films and won countless awards including one from the Government of India. He is well known for romantic films in particular. If you’re looking to learn more about this actor and his top-rated films, here’s a list of the best Shah Rukh Khan movies on Netflix in the U.S. that you can start streaming. It’s time to get your Bollywood groove on.
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15. Billu (2009)
This drama takes place in an Indian village where a struggling barber sees his luck begin to turn. A famous Bollywood actor, Sahir Khan, makes an appearance to film a movie in the town, which spreads the word fast. Billu used to know them, so patrons start coming to his barber more than ever before.
This movie is rated a 6.3 on IMDb.
14. Chamatkar (1992)
In another one of the best Shah Rukh Khan movies on Netflix, a village schoolteacher and the ghost of a murdered man join forces to help each other. They were both betrayed by those around them and need to fight back to protect morality. This movie is full of unexpected plot twists and drama, so be prepared.
It’s rated as a 6.5 on IMDb.
13. Dil Se.. (1998)
A radio broadcaster, Amar Varma, meets a mysterious woman, Meghna, and instantly falls in love with her. Does this open the door to a new relationship? You’ll have to watch to find out.
It’s rated as a 7.5 on IMDb.
12. Maya Memsaab (1993)
Who kills Maya? In this mystery, we see Maya, a beautiful, wealthy woman, who has two affairs while married to her husband. However, she is killed tragically and suspects start to come to the surface. Check it out on Netflix to see how it ends.
IMDb rates it as a 5.4.
11. Jab Harry Met Sejal (2017)
A philandering tour guide in Europe begins to develop feelings for one of his clients while helping her search for her lost engagement ring. Will they be able to make a relationship work?
On IMDb, fans rate this movie as a 5.1.
10. Paheli (2005)
Traditional Indian folklore comes alive in this charming film based on a story by Statwart Vijaydan Detha. This movie explores love, family, and neighborly relationships as they have to sort through the community to find out who is real and who is the imposter.
Fans rate it a 6.4 on IMDb.
9. Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000)
In this Bollywood movie, two journalists, Ajay and Ria, work for rival TV stations and compete heavily in their hosting and comedy skills. However, it quickly becomes apparent that they are trying to mask their feelings for each other.
This movie earned a 6.1 rating on IMDb.
8. Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994)
Sunil, the main character, falls for a girl who is in love with someone else. When he finds out her love is being set up in a different arranged marriage, Sunil tries to create a rift between them. Like many Bollywood dramas, decisions made in the name of love are discussed and analyzed in terms of morality.
With a 7.6 rating on IMDb, you should check this one out.
7. English Babu Desi Mem (1996)
After his brother dies, Vikram returns to Mumbai to take care of his nephew. Even though he isn’t thrilled to be back in India at first, he starts to feel comfortable to be around family. He must decide whether to stay or go back to England and a new relationship begins to sway his mind.
IMDb gives this movie a 4.6 rating.
6. Main Hoon Na (2004)
Major Ram Prasad Sharma yearns to see an era of peace between two warring countries. However, the evil Raghavan will do anything to stop the peace process between India and Pakistan.
With a 7/10 on IMDb, this is one of the best Shah Rukh Khan movies on Netflix.
5. Raees (2017)
After a street smart kid, Raees, rises to become Gujarat’s bootlegging king in the 1980s. He tries to balance his life of crime by helping people, which once again, explores themes of morality.
IMDb rates it as a 6.6/10.
4. Chaahat (1996)
Roop Singh Rathod is a singer and musician struggling with his health. When he takes on a new singing job, he is forced to choose between two women. However, one of the women is clearly obsessive and even threatening, so it is unclear if love will save Roop and his decision.
IMDb rates this movie a 5.5.
3. Chalte Chalte (2003)
In this romance story, Raj and Priya come from two different classes of society, making their relationship doomed from the start. However, they don’t want to let this get in the way of their love because they truly believe they are soulmates. Check out the movie on Netflix to see if it works out between them.
Viewers rate this movie as a 6.5/10.
2. Swades (2004)
Mohan Bhargava is a NASA scientist living in America who has spent years adjusting to the culture. However, he returns to India on a business trip and begins to explore and search for his previous sense of “home.”
With an IMDb rating of 8.2, you should definitely check out this Bollywood film.
1. Om Shanti Om (2007)
Om Prakash Makhija is an actor who falls in love with his co-lead. He is unfortunately killed in a suspicious fire, leaving behind his dreams. However, he is reincarnated 30 years later and has the opportunity to find the culprit.
IMDb gives it a 6.7/10.