#Independence Day Special: 5 Bollywood movies that explore India-Pakistan ties

Ever since that fateful night in 1947, Indians and Pakistanis have shared a love-hate relationship with each other, and Bollywood films have got a lot to do with that.

Be it showing what’s common in the neighbouring countries or showing the tension at the border areas, Bollywood films have played a major role in shaping the mentalities of both Indians and Pakistanis, and with the recent success of Pakistani dramas in India, there is a newfound love for Pakistani culture and art that we never knew we had.

On the eve of Pakistan’s Independence Day, and keeping up with our Independence Day special stories, here are some Bollywood movies that explored the bitter-sweet relationship between India and Pakistan, different from the usual war-based movies.