Bollywood films based on the India & Pakistan backdrop that are a must watch; Read on

Since the 1947 partition, India and Pakistan share a love-hate relationship with each other. Over the years, several Bollywood films have been made based on the bitter-sweet relation between India and Pakistan. While some films failed to make it big at the box office, others left a clear impact and are remembered till date.

Right from focusing on India and Pakistan partition to showing some major and unforgettable moments of both the countries, Bollywood filmmakers have attempted and explored everything through the films.

Ahead of today's India vs Pakistan match, we take a look at Bollywood films based on India and Pakistan. If you know any India-Pakistan films that one should have in their must-watch list, then let us know about the same in the comments section below.

Veer Zaara

Veer Zaara stars Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukerji. Directed by Yash Chopra, the story revolves around an IAF Pilot and a Pakistani girl who fall in love with each other.

Raazi

Alia Bhatt delivered a powerful performance in Raazi. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, it also starred Vicky Kaushal. The story is set in 1971, during the time of war between India and Pakistan.

Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

Directed by Anil Sharma, Gadar stars Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel. The film is based on the Indo-Pak partition and a Sikh man and a Muslim woman falling in love.

Refugee

Directed by J. P. Dutta, Refugee starred Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor Khan who also marked their debut with the same.

Border

Directed by J.P. Dutta, Border revolves around the Battle of Longewala during the Indo-Pak War in 1971.

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag starred Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor. It is based on the life of legendary Indian athlete, Milkha Singh who overcame all the obstacles to become world champion.

Tiger Zinda Hai

If you're a Bhai fan, then Tiger Zinda Hai should be in your must-watch list. Set against the India-Pakistan backdrop, the film shows Salman as an Indian spy and Katrina as a Pakistani spy who fall in love with each other.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Salman Khan delivered a commendable performance in Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Directed by Kabir Khan, Bajrangi Bhaijaan revolves around a man who risks his life to help a little Pakistani girl reunite with her family when she misses the train and gets separated from them.