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Born on August 12, 1995, Sara Ali Khan is the daughter of renowned Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh. Growing up in a family deeply entrenched in the cinematic world, Sara was exposed to the glamour and intricacies of the film industry from a young age.
Sara’s entry into the film industry was marked by her debut in the 2018 film Kedarnath, where she starred opposite the late Sushant Singh Rajput. Her performance as Mukku, a headstrong and spirited girl, was widely acclaimed, earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
Best Movies of Sara Ali Khan
1: Kedarnath (2018)
Release date: 2018
IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
Director: Abhishek Kapoor
Duration: 1h 56m
Genre: Romance/Drama
Cast: Sushant Singh Rajput, Sara Ali Khan, Nitish Bharadwaj
Plot: The story revolves around Mansoor Khan, played by the charming Sushant Singh Rajput, a humble porter in the holy town of Kedarnath. Enter Mukku, portrayed by the talented Sara Ali Khan, a feisty Hindu girl with a rebellious streak. As fate would have it, their paths cross, and sparks fly. But wait, this isn’t just any ordinary love story. The backdrop of their budding romance is the impending natural calamity that threatens to sweep everything away.
As the story reaches its zenith, the heavens open up, quite literally. The catastrophic 2013 Uttarakhand floods provide a gripping climax that will have you on the edge of your seat. Mansoor’s heroics and Mukku’s resilience are put to the ultimate test, making you root for them harder than ever.
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2: Simmba (2018)
Release date: 2018
IMDb Rating: 5.5/10
Director: Rohit Shetty
Duration: 2h 38m
Genre: Action/Comedy
Cast: Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan, Sonu Sood
Plot: Directed by Rohit Shetty, ‘Simmba’ introduces us to Inspector Sangram Bhalerao, also known as Simmba, who is anything but your typical cop. Played by the ever-charismatic Ranveer Singh, Simmba is a rogue police officer whose moral compass seems to point whichever way the wind blows – as long as there’s money involved.
Every good story needs a twist, and for Simmba, this comes in the form of a tragic event that shakes him to his core. When a young woman he cares about is brutally attacked and killed, Simmba’s world is turned upside down. This event catalyzes his transformation from a corrupt cop to a crusader for justice. Suddenly, the man who once danced to the tunes of his own greed is now a force to be reckoned with, determined to bring the perpetrators to justice.
3: Love Aaj Kal (2020)
Release date: 2020
IMDb Rating: 4.7/10
Director: Imtiaz Ali
Duration: 2h 22m
Genre: Romance/Drama
Cast: Kartik Aaryan, Sara Ali Khan, Randeep Hooda
Plot: The story oscillates between two time periods: 1990 and 2020. In the present, we follow Zoe (Sara Ali Khan), a modern-day woman who is torn between her career ambitions and the complexities of love. She meets Veer (Kartik Aaryan), a socially awkward yet endearing guy who believes in the purity of love.
Parallel to Zoe and Veer’s story is the 1990s romance between Raghu (also played by Kartik Aaryan, rocking a retro look) and Leena (Aarushi Sharma). This subplot is narrated by the older version of Raghu, who now runs a café and serves as a love guru of sorts for Zoe.
The movie dives into the age-old debate: Is love in the modern era any different from the love experienced in the past? Zoe’s relationship with Veer faces multiple hurdles, from career pressures to commitment issues, while the 90s romance faces societal barriers.
4: Coolie No.1 (2020)
Release date: 2020
IMDb Rating: 4.2/10
Director: David Dhawan
Duration: 2h 14m
Genre: Hindi-language comedy masala
Cast: Varun Dhawan, Sara Ali Khan, Paresh Rawal
Plot: Enter the rich and snobbish Jeffery Rozario, whose only purpose in life is to marry his daughter Sarah (Sara Ali Khan) to a wealthy suitor. However, Pandit Jai Kishen has other plans and orchestrates a grand charade, presenting Raju as the wealthy heir of a Singaporean tycoon. Cue the laugh track as misunderstandings, lies, and over-the-top drama ensue.
Of course, no comedy of errors is complete without a grand climax. As the lies begin to unravel, Raju finds himself juggling multiple personas, balancing on the tightrope of deception. But fear not, for this is Bollywood, and no matter how tangled the web, love and truth always prevail. The film ends on a high note, with love triumphing over deceit, and everyone conveniently forgiving the absurdity of the situation.
5: Atrangi Re (2021)
Release date: 2021
IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
Director: Aanand L. Rai
Duration: 2h 18m
Genre: Romance/Comedy
Cast: Dhanush, Sara Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar
Plot: Bollywood’s Atrangi Re (2021) is a rollercoaster ride through love, drama, and a splash of madness. Directed by Aanand L. Rai, this film stars Sara Ali Khan, Dhanush, and Akshay Kumar in a plot that’s anything but ordinary. The movie starts off with Rinku (Sara Ali Khan) being forcefully married to Vishu (Dhanush), setting the stage for an unexpected love triangle.
Rinku, a fiercely independent woman, is in love with Sajjad (Akshay Kumar), a magician who appears and disappears, quite literally. Her love story with Sajjad is intense yet baffling. Vishu, on the other hand, is a medical student caught in this whirlwind, trying to make sense of Rinku’s erratic behavior. As the story unfolds, we discover that Rinku’s love for Sajjad is rooted in her traumatic past, adding layers of complexity to her character.
The plot thickens when it’s revealed that Sajjad is a figment of Rinku’s imagination, a coping mechanism for her childhood trauma. Vishu, initially reluctant, starts to care for Rinku, leading to a series of heartwarming and hilarious moments.
6: Ae Watan Mere Watan (2024)
Release date: 2024
IMDb Rating: 4.6/10
Director: Kannan Iyer
Duration: 2h 13m
Genre: Thriller/Drama
Cast: Darab Farooqui, Kannan Iyer
Plot: Ae Watan Mere Watan is a Hindi-language historical biographical film released in 2024. It tells the story of Usha Mehta, a courageous young woman who establishes an underground radio station to promote unity during India’s struggle for independence in 1942. This leads to a thrilling pursuit by British authorities during the Quit India movement. The film was written and directed by Kannan Iyer and produced by Karan Johar. It features Sara Ali Khan, Anand Tiwari, and Sachin Khedekar in lead roles.
Set in 1942 during the Quit India Movement, the film follows Usha Mehta (portrayed by Sara Ali Khan), a 22-year-old student in Bombay, who launches an underground radio station called Congress Radio to broadcast messages from imprisoned leaders and rally the masses against British rule.
The narrative highlights Usha’s daring efforts alongside her comrades Fahad and Kaushik. They broadcast speeches and messages to inspire the Indian public, despite facing severe risks from the British authorities. The story intensifies when the ruthless Inspector John Lyre is assigned to shut down the radio station. Usha’s father, initially opposed to her activities, becomes an emotional anchor through his letters during her imprisonment.
7: Gaslight (2023)
Release date: 2023
IMDb Rating: 5.8/10
Director: Pavan Kirpalani
Duration: 1h 51m
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Cast: Sara Ali Khan, Vikrant Massey, Chitrangda Singh
Plot: “Gaslight” (2023) is a psychological thriller centered around Meesha, a young paraplegic woman who returns to her family’s royal estate after 15 years at her estranged father Ratan’s request, only to find him missing. As she investigates his disappearance, she uncovers dark secrets and a web of deceit involving her stepmother Rukmani and her father’s trusted aide Kapil.
Meesha arrives at the royal estate, finding her father missing. She becomes suspicious of Rukmani, who appears unbothered by Ratan’s absence. Meesha’s investigations lead her to believe that something terrible has happened to her father. With the help of her father’s loyal dog, Meesha discovers Ratan’s dead body in an underground water pit. She later uncovers that Kapil and Rukmani are lovers and that Rukmani is pregnant with Kapil’s child. Kapil confesses to killing Ratan after he discovered their affair.
The plot twist reveals that the Meesha at the estate is actually Fatima, a nurse and a friend of the real Meesha. The real Meesha had committed suicide after feeling abandoned by her father. Fatima, having a deep connection to Ratan’s charity work, assumed Meesha’s identity to uncover the truth behind Ratan’s disappearance and to seek justice. In a dramatic showdown, Kapil kills Rukmani accidentally and attempts to kill Fatima. However, in a final turn of events, Kapil dies from a shotgun malfunction set up by Fatima. The film concludes with the truth coming to light and justice being served.
8: Zara Hatke Zara Bachke
Release date: 2023
IMDb Rating: 6.1/10
Director: Laxman Utekar
Duration: 2h 12m
Genre: Comedy/Romance
Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Sara Ali Khan, Inaamulhaq
Plot: “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke” is a romantic comedy that follows the lives of Kapil and Somya Dubey, a young married couple living in Indore. The film stars Vicky Kaushal as Kapil and Sara Ali Khan as Somya. The couple dreams of owning their own home, but due to financial constraints, they reside with Kapil’s extended family, which compromises their privacy and space.
To qualify for the Indian government’s Awas Yojna housing scheme, which requires applicants to be without a home, Somya suggests they get a fake divorce. Kapil reluctantly agrees, and they go through the motions of a separation. They rent separate accommodations and continue their relationship in secret.
However, their plan hits a snag when the housing scheme is unexpectedly discontinued. This leads to a series of misunderstandings and conflicts between Kapil and Somya. Despite these challenges, they realize that their love and companionship are more important than owning a house.
9: Murder Mubarak
Release date: 2024
IMDb Rating: 5.9/10
Director: Homi Adajania
Duration: 2h 20m
Genre: Mystery/Comedy
Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Sara Ali Khan, Vijay Varma
Plot: Murder Mubarak (2024) is a Hindi-language murder mystery film based on Anuja Chauhan’s novel “Club You To Death.” Directed by Homi Adajania, the film centers around the murder of Leo Matthews, a fitness trainer at The Royal Delhi Club, an elite establishment.
The story follows Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Bhavani Singh, portrayed by Pankaj Tripathi, as he investigates the murder amidst the club’s wealthy and secretive members. As the investigation unfolds, Bhavani uncovers a web of secrets, blackmail, and hidden relationships within the club.
The plot thickens with the discovery of multiple murders and a skeleton in the club’s garden. Initially, suspicion falls on various club members, including Yash Batra and Bambi Todi. However, as Bhavani delves deeper, he discovers that the skeleton belongs to Anshul, Bambi’s husband, who was believed to have died in an accident.
In a dramatic twist, it is revealed that Bambi, played by Sara Ali Khan, is the true murderer. She killed her husband after discovering his affair with Ganga, a maid at the club, and subsequently killed Leo and another member, Guppie, to cover up her crime and avoid blackmail.
