Top 6 Bollywood Movies Where The Train Sequence Plays An Important Role

EaseMyTrip April 17, 2024

Trains and Bollywood movies go quite well together. As we have seen, in most Bollywood movies, trains play a significant role in either the introduction, climax, or the end of the movie.  In some movies, the train sequence becomes the major highlight of the entire movie. So, if you’re someone who enjoys Bollywood movies, the below article gives to a list of the top 6 Bollywood movies that have a strong association with trains.

  • Jab We Met

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Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor’s hit movie Jab We Met is majorly based on the train. Kareena Kapoor who plays the role Geet and Shahid Kapoor who plays the role of Aditya - both of them with their IRCTC Train Ticket meet in the railway berth and their journey continues. The entire story which happens after that wouldn’t have been possible without their meeting on the train.

  • Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

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This iconic movie was released in the year 1995. Ever since the release of this movie even to this date, the movie is known for its epic movie scenes. From the beginning to the end, the train plays an important role in delivering the story.

  • Chennai Express

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Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s hit comedy movie also has a very strong train reference. Right from the start of the movie you can see both the leads meeting in a train compartment and continuing their journey. Since the movie is shot in the south of India, you can see captivating views on the train passing through various bridges.

  • Dil Se

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Every Bollywood fan has danced to the iconic Chaiyya Chaiyya song from the movie Dil Se. Starring Malaika Arora and Shahrukh Khan, the famous song is captured on a moving train. The song takes you on a beautiful journey through the trains.

  • Coolie

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Amitabh Bachchan’s famous movie Coolie is also based on the railways. This iconic old classic movie is a gem. The movie also stars the late Rishi Kapoor and Waheeda Rehman.  In the film, you can see Amitabh Bachchan learning to make an omelette through the radio while trains are passing by.

  • Yeh Jawaani Hai Dewaani

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Another classic movie is Yeh Jawaani Hain Dewaani staring Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor as the main leads.  School friends who meet on the train and then end up falling in love. This modern lover story movie also has their journey starting on the train. 

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