Here are 10 Hindi movies that deviate from the Bollywood stereotype and are a must-watch! They’re available on Netflix UAE.

10 – Te3n (2016)

A remake of the South Korean film Montage, Te3n revolves around an old man (Amitabh Bhachan) who, in a desperate attempt to look for his missing daughter, winds down a very dangerous path…

IMDB – 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 75%

9 – Shaitaan (2011)

After a hit-and-run accident, a group of friends stage a fake kidnapping in order to collect ransom money for a bribe.

IMDB – 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 75%

8 – Queen (2013)

A traditional Indian girl, who has lived in Delhi all her life, goes on a solo honeymoon trip to Paris and Amsterdam after her fiancé calls off the wedding. A brilliant film about self-discovery, strength and friendship and one of the most relevant Hindi movies of 2013.

IMDB – 8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 85%

7 – Ugly (2014)

While investigating the kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl, the police officer leading the search (the girl’s stepfather) goes through extreme measures to find out the truth. This film is one of the most hard-hitting Hindi movies to date.

IMDB – 8.1/10

6 – Sarkar (2005)

Amitabh Bhachan takes the lead role in this crime thriller. He plays a political gangster, who is challenged when his own son rises against him.

IMDB – 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 82%

5 – Madaari (2016)

After Nirmal (Irrfan Khan) loses everyone he loves in a disaster caused by government corruption, he embarks on a journey to seek answers, and revenge.

IMDB – 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 60%

4 – Pink (2016)

Another great film starring the legendary Amitabh Bhachchan. This time, he plays an old troubled lawyer, who helps three women sue the men who attacked and threatened them.

IMDB – 8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 100%

3 – Udta Punjab (2016)

A very insightful film that shines a light on the substance abuse problem in Punjab. This film depicts how four very different lives have been affected, and how they are all inter-connected.

IMDB – 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 75%

2 – Talvar (2015)

One of the best Hindi movies that was inspired by true events, a 14-year-old girl and her family servant are found mysteriously murdered. An experienced police officer is called in to investigate.

IMDB –  8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 100%

1 – Piku (2015)

Piku is a quirky comedy about the relationship between a daughter and her aging father. A cab driver is caught in the middle of it all – a long journey that changes all of their lives.

IMDB – 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 89%