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Bollywood Dumb Charades Movies (With Acting Clues)

This is the full Bollywood shelf: every hinted title in the collection, from black-and-white classics to whatever released last month, in one place. If you host game nights regularly, this is the page you bookmark rather than the narrower lists, because it doesn't force you to decide in advance whether tonight is an easy night or a hard one. Bollywood as a genre gives charades players an unusual advantage over Hollywood: song-and-dance sequences, item numbers, and iconic dialogue delivery are all mimeable in ways plain drama rarely is. A player can hum eight notes of a title track and half the room guesses the movie before a single word is acted out. That shortcut doesn't exist for most Western cinema, which tends to reward literal word-by-word acting instead. Because the list spans seven decades of releases, it also spans seven decades of what counts as common knowledge, so mixing eras deliberately is part of what makes a session interesting rather than a liability to manage around. Use the acting clues on any card if a team stalls, then come back to this list for the next round.

How to Play This List

Because this list mixes difficulty and decade, the easiest setup is to shuffle the full pool and let randomness handle the variety rather than pre-sorting cards yourself. Split into two or more teams of two to six players; charades scales down to a pair taking turns but gets livelier with a proper audience to guess. Give each actor 60-90 seconds per movie -- long enough for a title with a few words, tight enough that a one-word title still feels quick. Standard charades signals apply: hold up fingers for word count, tug an earlobe for 'sounds like', chop a hand for 'shorter word'. Because Bollywood titles often carry a song or dance that's more recognizable than the plot, allow actors to mime a signature step or hum a tune as their opening move rather than treating that as cheating -- it's genuinely part of how these movies are remembered. If a team is stuck past the time limit, reveal the acting-clue card attached to that title instead of just passing; it breaks down the exact gestures a strong player would use, word by word, so the group learns the technique rather than just getting the answer. Rotate the actor role every round so no one player carries the whole game.

Movie List

Movie Year Difficulty Clue Teaser
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani 2023 Difficult Throw a couple of shadow-boxing punches into the air.
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na 2008 Difficult Point at someone then flick your hand outward toward the door, palm up, as if to say 'go'.
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story 2016 Difficult Trace the letters M then S in the air with your finger.
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India 2001 Difficult Mime pouring a sack of grain onto a scale, watching it reluctantly.
Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year 2009 Easy Clasp hands together like a rocket nose, crouch, then thrust upward fast making a whoosh f...
Untitled Vikas Bahl/Jio Studios Project 2024 Difficult Hold up a blank imaginary sign and shrug with a confused face.
Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat 2022 Difficult Reach your hand out toward something and stop just short of touching it, fingers trembling...
Aashiq Banaya Aapne: Love Takes Over 2005 Difficult Draw a big heart shape in the air with both hands.
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li 2009 Difficult Point down at the ground repeatedly while walking in place.
Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai 2023 Difficult Hold up one finger and shake your head firmly, meaning 'only this'.
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2015 Difficult Pinch thumb and forefinger together to signal a small connecting word.
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama 1993 Easy Mime drawing a bow and arrow and releasing it toward the sky.
Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega... 2000 Difficult Sweep both arms wide in a full circle to show 'every/all'.
Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare 2019 Difficult Rock an imaginary baby doll gently in your arms.
Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women 2003 Difficult Kneel and touch the ground gently with your fingertips, then bring your hand to your heart...
Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum 2012 Difficult Shrug both shoulders with palms up and a questioning face.
Jogira Sara Ra Ra 2023 Difficult Cup both hands around your mouth and mime belting out a folk chant.
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 1998 Difficult Rub your thumb and fingers together in front of you as if holding something invisible, the...
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya 1998 Difficult Draw a big heart shape in the air with both index fingers.
Untitled Soorarai Pottru remake 2024 Difficult Hold up a blank imaginary poster and shrug with a confused face.
Untitled Blumhouse Productions Film 2024 Difficult Draw a blank rectangle in the air where a title would go, then shrug and shake your head.
Buddha in a Traffic Jam 2016 Difficult Sit cross-legged with eyes closed, palms resting upward on your knees in meditation.
Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery 2023 Difficult Mime sawing open a large spiky fruit with both hands, oil sticking to your fingers.
The Other End of the Line 2007 Difficult Pinch thumb and forefinger together for a small connecting word.
Romeo Akbar Walter 2019 Difficult Kneel on one knee, hand over heart, gazing longingly upward as if at a balcony.
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya 2002 Difficult Nod your head vigorously up and down with a big smile.
I Hate Luv Storys 2010 Difficult Point firmly at your own chest with one finger.
Brahmastra Part One: Shiva 2022 Easy Draw back an imaginary bow and arrow high overhead, then release it with an explosive burs...
Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan 2023 Difficult Point vaguely around the room at different unseen people, shrugging.
Pushpa: The Rule - Part 2 2024 Easy Pluck an imaginary flower and tuck it behind your ear.
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa 1994 Difficult Shrug with palms up and tilt your head side to side uncertainly.
Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas 2019 Difficult Snap your fingers once quickly to show 'a moment'.
Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway 2023 Difficult Adjust an imaginary sari pallu over your shoulder gracefully.
Untitled Shahid Kapoor/Kriti Sanon Film 2023 Difficult Hold up a blank poster with both hands and shrug at the empty space.
The Great Indian Family 2023 Easy Pinch thumb and index finger together at chest height to signal a small filler word.
Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty 2023 Difficult Mime adjusting a bindi and flipping your hair like a young unmarried woman.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge 1995 Difficult Clutch both hands over your heart, then throw arms wide open generously.
Dum Laga Ke Haisha 2015 Difficult Puff out both cheeks and flex your biceps as if summoning all your strength.
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola 2013 Difficult Tap your chest and mouth a name, then salute playfully.
One 2 Ka 4 2001 Easy Hold up a single index finger and jab it forward.
Uri: The Surgical Strike 2019 Difficult Point at a spot on an imaginary map and stamp it with your fist.
The Other Side of the Door 2016 Difficult Pinch thumb and finger together to signal a small connector word.
1920: Horrors of the Heart 2023 Easy Mime cranking an old gramophone and wave a fan slowly like colonial-era attire.
All Ladies Do It 2020 Difficult Sweep both arms wide in a big circle to mean 'everyone'.
Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania 2014 Difficult Mime an egg sitting on a wall, then tip it over and let it fall.
Malang - Unleash the Madness 2020 Difficult Sway with arms wide open like a carefree wanderer spinning in the wind.
Jab Harry Met Sejal 2017 Difficult Tap your wrist twice for 'time', then point forward suddenly.
The Sky Is Pink 2019 Difficult Pinch thumb and finger together to show it is a small connecting word.
Deewane Huye Paagal 2005 Difficult Twirl a finger beside your temple while grinning wildly.
The Purvanchal Files 2023 Easy Use the small-word pinch: pinch thumb and forefinger together to show a tiny connecting wo...
A Death in the Gunj 2016 Difficult Hold up one finger to show singular 'a'.
Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman 1992 Difficult Point to yourself and mime writing a name tag on your chest.
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani 2013 Difficult Point firmly at yourself or the ground, mouthing 'this'.
Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2011 Difficult Draw a big heart shape in the air with both index fingers, then clutch it over your chest.
Janhit Mein Jaari 2022 Difficult Sweep both arms wide as if addressing a large crowd of people.
Ferrari Ki Sawaari 2012 Difficult Grip an imaginary steering wheel and mime speeding around a sharp turn, hair blown back.
Singh Saab the Great 2013 Easy Mime tying a turban around your head with both hands.
HIT: The First Case 2022 Difficult Punch your fist into your open palm sharply.
Nympho: The Lust Story 2020 Difficult Fan yourself dramatically with one hand and bite your lip.
Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid 2012 Difficult Undulate both hands together like a fish tail swimming.
Dear Zindagi 2016 Difficult Mime writing at the top of a letter, then blow a kiss to the page.
Go Goa Gone 2013 Difficult Point forward urgently and mime running fast in place.
Margarita with a Straw 2014 Difficult Mime rimming a glass with salt, then lift and clink an imaginary cocktail glass.
Qarib Qarib Singlle 2017 Difficult Bring both palms slowly closer together until they almost touch.
Singh Is Bliing 2015 Difficult Mime tying a turban around your head with both hands, then stroke an imaginary long beard.
Ginny Weds Sunny 2020 Difficult Trace a name tag on your chest with a finger.
Laila Majnu 2018 Difficult Mime braiding a long plait of hair over one shoulder gracefully.
B.A. Pass 2 2017 Difficult Mime holding and reading a graduation degree scroll tied with a ribbon.
Bombay Talkies 2013 Difficult Sway side to side as if standing in a packed local train, holding an overhead strap.
Dhokha: Round D Corner 2022 Difficult Mime stabbing yourself in the back with a thumb over your shoulder.
Hum Do Hamare Do 2021 Difficult Point to your own chest, then sweep your hand outward to include others nearby.
No One Killed Jessica 2011 Difficult Shake your head firmly side to side while crossing both arms into an X.
Rakshak India's Braves 2023 Difficult Stand tall with both arms crossed shielding your chest like a guard.
Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga 2023 Difficult Mime tiptoeing sneakily with a swag bag slung over one shoulder.
LSD: Love, Sex Aur Dhokha 2010 Difficult Trace the letters L, S, and D one by one in the air with your finger.
Midnight's Children 2012 Difficult Mime a clock striking twelve with both hands sweeping to meet at the top.
Angrezi Medium 2020 Easy Mime tipping a top hat and speaking poshly with a pinky raised while sipping tea.
Dharam Sankat Mein 2015 Difficult Fold both hands in prayer, then point upward toward the sky.
Guthlee Ladoo 2023 Difficult Mime holding a small seed or stone between two fingers and flicking it.
Jolly LLB 2013 Easy Flash a huge grin ear to ear and pat your belly while laughing heartily.
Yeh Saali Zindagi 2011 Difficult Point sharply down at the ground in front of you for 'this'.
Dream Girl 2019 Easy Rest your head on folded hands, close eyes, then mime a thought bubble floating above your...
Kalki 2898-AD 2024 Easy Mime drawing a large sword from behind your back and holding it high.
Karthik Calling Karthik 2010 Difficult Point at yourself and mouth a name proudly.
The Kashmir Files 2022 Difficult Pinch thumb and finger together for a small grammar word, then point ahead.
We Are Family 2010 Difficult Point to your own chest, then sweep your arm out to gesture at everyone around you.
Anjaana Anjaani 2010 Easy Shrug both shoulders, palms up, and look around as if lost among strangers.
Chillar Party 2011 Easy Jingle a handful of imaginary loose coins in your cupped palm.
Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela 2013 Difficult Mime firing a rifle rapidly from the hip, recoiling with each shot.
Jaane Jaan 2023 Difficult Wave goodbye with one hand while backing away slowly.
Lust Stories 2 2023 Difficult Fan yourself dramatically and bite your lip, eyes wide.
Babli Bouncer 2022 Easy Touch your ear for 'sounds like', then mime tying a ribbon in your hair playfully.
Gully Boy 2019 Easy Hold both palms facing each other a foot apart and squeeze forward sideways through the na...
India Lockdown 2022 Easy Trace a rough map outline in the air with your finger, then place a hand over your heart.
Jab Tak Hai Jaan 2012 Difficult Tap your wrist like checking a watch, eyebrows raised questioningly.
Laal Singh Chaddha 2022 Difficult Point emphatically at something red and mime painting a stripe of red on your arm.
Phone Bhoot 2022 Easy Hold your thumb and pinky to your ear and mouth like a phone and mouth 'hello'.
Skater Girl 2021 Easy Mime standing on a skateboard, arms out for balance, and push off with one foot.
Student of the Year 2 2019 Easy Mime scribbling fast notes in a notebook, then look up worried at a clock.
Viceroy's House 2017 Easy Stand tall wearing an imaginary plumed hat like a colonial governor.
Doctor G 2022 Easy Mime wrapping a stethoscope around your neck and checking a patient's heartbeat.
Ek Tha Tiger 2012 Easy Hold up one finger firmly in front of your face.
Monica O My Darling 2022 Difficult Mime writing a name tag on your chest and tap it twice.
Nail Polish 2021 Difficult Hold up a fingernail and mime hammering it with a tiny imaginary hammer.
Janaki Jaane 2023 Easy Cup hands to form a cradle and rock gently, as if naming a baby girl.
Mission Raniganj 2023 Difficult Salute sharply, then trace a target circle in the air with your finger.
San' 75 (Pachattar) 2022 Difficult Tap your wrist as if checking a calendar or watch for a date.
Secret Superstar 2017 Difficult Press a finger to your lips in a silent 'shh'.
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil 2016 Difficult Cup a hand to your mouth and wave to call someone's attention.
Kanjoos Makhichoos 2023 Easy Clutch an imaginary wallet tightly to your chest and shake your head no.
Kaun Kitney Paani Mein 2015 Difficult Shrug with both palms up and tilt your head questioningly, mouthing 'who?'.
Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar 2023 Difficult Point firmly at an imaginary person in front of you.
Bhoot Police 2021 Easy Drape your arms up like a ghost and make a spooky wide-eyed 'boo' face.
Gangubai Kathiawadi 2022 Difficult Drape an imaginary sari over one shoulder and stand tall with hands on hips, commanding.
Kaun Pravin Tambe? 2022 Difficult Shrug both shoulders with palms up and a puzzled expression, mouthing 'who?'.
Oh! Baby 2019 Easy Clap both hands to your cheeks and open your mouth wide in surprise.
Operation Romeo 2022 Difficult Whisper urgently into a collar mic, then signal 'go' with a sharp hand chop.
The Buckingham Murders 2023 Difficult Pinch thumb and forefinger together for a small connecting word.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this Bollywood list different from the easy or hard lists? +

This page is the unsorted full pool, so it includes everything from the easiest one-word titles to the hardest long, obscure ones in the same shuffle. Use it when your group has mixed experience levels and you want the difficulty to vary naturally round to round instead of being fixed for the whole session.

Do I need to know the movie's plot to act it out? +

No -- dumb charades tests word and title recognition, not plot knowledge. You're acting the words in the title, not the story, so a player who has never seen the film can still perform it well if they know the title and can break it into mimeable chunks using the standard hand signals.

Can this list work for a large party, not just a small group? +

Yes, and it's actually the better choice for larger parties since a big pool means you won't run out of fresh titles or repeat a movie within the same night. Split into three or four teams instead of two so more people are actively guessing at once, and rotate quickly so no single actor holds the floor too long.

What if nobody in the group recognizes an older title? +

That's normal with a list spanning this many decades, and it's part of the fun rather than a flaw -- pass to the next team after the time limit rather than letting one card stall the whole game, and consider it a natural cue to reach for one of the era-specific lists next time so the age range fits your group.

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