The Best Hindi Movies For Kids on Netflix Right Now (updated)

Whether you like it or not, your kids are going to watch movies. Why not use it to have them learn a little too?

Luckily Netflix US has a huge selection of Hindi movies that are appropriate for kids and fun to watch.

If you want to teach your child Hindi – this is an amazing activity you can do on a regular basis.

If your kids are Hindi beginners, watching movies will help them start listening for Hindi sounds and words. On the other hand, if your kids speak some Hindi, this is a great way to keep their language skills sharp.

Subtitles or No Subtitles?

I’ve been teaching Hindi for years and I always say YES to English subtitles.

A purist would disagree, but I think it is most important for the kids to HAVE FUN while they watch these movies. The pressure of struggling to understand the movie without subtitles – can make the movie feel like work.

It’s VERY important for kids to think watching a Hindi movie is a treat. If they feel this way, they will try harder to learn the language. They will subconsciously pick up words they recognize and want to keep watching more.

So here is a list of 6 Hindi movies your kids can watch on Netflix!

1.  Main Hoon Na

A Shah Rukh Khan classic! SRK plays Major Ram Prasad Sharma – who goes undercover as a college student to protect the daughter of his commander, General Bakshi.

Initially a misfit, he eventually becomes close to a group of cool college friends. Fun college antics ensue, with school dances, movie theater hangouts, but all with a looming sense of danger (very PG danger). Everything in this movie is lighthearted and fun, even the fighting sequences. 

2. Om Shanti Om

Another SRK hit! He plays a young man who dreams of becoming a movie star. He admires a famous actress Shanti and wishes to act with her one day. But when Shanti is tricked and hurt by a greedy producer, Om tries to save her and ends up losing his own life too.

Years later, Om is reborn as the son of a famous actor. He grows up to become a big star himself. Slowly, he remembers his past life, and with his friends, he makes a clever plan to bring Shanti justice.

The film is full of fun songs, exciting dances, comedy, and a big celebration of Bollywood movies. It teaches about friendship, bravery, and how good always wins over bad.

3. 83

An inspiring sports movie based on true events! The movie follows the underdog Indian cricket team in 1983. Led by Kapil Dev (played by Ranveer Singh) the movie shows us how the team defies all odds to become world champions. Watch it for positive messages about teamwork and determination. To top it off -- child can learn a little something about cricket too!

4. Yeh Jawaani hai Deewani

The story starts with Naina, a shy and studious girl, who joins a mountain trip with her old classmates—Bunny, Aditi, and Avi. On the journey, she discovers how exciting life can be, and she also starts to like Bunny, who dreams of traveling the world, however they go their separate ways.

Years later, they meet again at Aditi’s wedding. This time, Bunny realizes that friendship and love are just as important as chasing big dreams. The movie is filled with colorful songs, funny moments, and heartwarming lessons about following your passions while also treasuring the people you care about.

4. Shehzada

Shehzada is an action-comedy about Bantu, a cheerful young man who always feels unappreciated by his strict father. One day, he discovers that he was actually switched at birth—he is really the son of a very wealthy family!

Bantu then tries to protect his real family from danger, while also bringing joy, love, and humor into their lives. The movie has lots of colorful dance numbers, funny scenes, and exciting fights, with Bantu proving that kindness and courage matter more than money or status.

6. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 

This movie centers around a little girl, Anjali, who plays matchmaker between her father and his college best friend also named Anjali (Kajol). In order to match them up, Anjali goes to a hill-station summer camp filled with fun characters including her dadi (grandmother), a sweet little boy, and a zany camp director (played by Johnny Lever).

Intermixed with flashbacks from their college days, this film has light hearted humor, joy, heartbreak and romance. It is everything you look for in a Bollywood film. Of course, the music is phenomenal too!