From Rockstar to Raanjhanaa: 5 Heartbreaking Love Stories to Watch If You Loved the Teaser of Tere Ishk Mein

When the Tere Ishk Mein teaser dropped, it didn’t just trend — it hit home. That haunting voice of Dhanush, A.R. Rahman’s soul-stirring music, and Kriti Sanon’s melancholic gaze instantly reminded audiences of a lost era of pure, painful love. The kind where endings don’t promise “happily ever after,” but leave you emotionally drained — and strangely, healed.

If you too felt that lump in your throat watching the teaser, here are 5 unforgettable Bollywood films about incomplete love stories that will make you feel every beat of Tere Ishk Mein’s emotion.

1. Devdas (2002)

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas is not just cinema — it’s a storm of love, pride, and pain. Devdas returns from London to his beloved Paro, but their love is crushed by ego and societal norms. Paro is married off, Dev loses himself to alcohol, and Chandramukhi enters his life as a mirror to his broken soul. Yet, even as he dies outside Paro’s doorstep, his heart never moves on. Decades later, this tragic tale still defines the very essence of unfulfilled love in Indian cinema.

2. Rockstar (2011)

“Pain makes great art,” they said — and Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar proves it. Janardhan (Ranbir Kapoor), a naïve dreamer, becomes a rock legend only after tasting heartbreak through Heer (Nargis Fakhri). Their love is magnetic, chaotic, and doomed from the start. As Heer falls sick, his music soars, blending madness and melancholy. With A.R. Rahman’s unforgettable score and Imtiaz’s poetic direction, Rockstar remains the ultimate heartbreak anthem of a generation.

3. Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)

In Karan Johar’s bittersweet masterpiece, Aman (Shah Rukh Khan) hides his terminal illness — and his love for Naina (Preity Zinta). Instead of confessing, he brings her closer to Rohit (Saif Ali Khan), ensuring she finds happiness beyond him. It’s a story of love that gives, not takes — of smiles that hide pain. The film’s emotional climax and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy’s evergreen music make Kal Ho Naa Ho a tearjerker that still feels fresh two decades later.

4. Raanjhanaa (2013)

Few films capture the madness of love like Raanjhanaa. Dhanush’s Kundan loves Zoya (Sonam Kapoor) with a devotion that borders on obsession. His love survives rejection, betrayal, even death — but never finds peace. The film’s political undertones and raw portrayal of emotion elevate it beyond a simple romance. That final monologue by Dhanush — love-lorn, broken, yet pure — still echoes as one of Bollywood’s most powerful moments.

5. Aashiqui 2 (2013)

Mohit Suri’s Aashiqui 2 is a tender tragedy about fame, addiction, and love’s ultimate sacrifice. Rahul (Aditya Roy Kapur), a fading singer, discovers Aarohi (Shraddha Kapoor) and helps her become a star. But as her career rises, his insecurities drag him down. In the end, he chooses to disappear into the waves — leaving her with love, music, and memory. Every note of the soundtrack became a collective cry of heartbreak for an entire generation.

Bonus Note: The Legacy Continues with Tere Ishk Mein

Now, Aanand L Rai — the man behind Raanjhanaa — returns with another love story destined to scar beautifully. With A.R. Rahman’s music, Dhanush’s intensity, and Kriti Sanon’s grace, Tere Ishk Mein promises to be the Rockstar of this decade — a reminder that some loves are meant to be felt, not finished.

Gulshan Kumar, T-Series, and Colour Yellow present ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ — directed by Aanand L Rai, written by Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav, with music by A.R. Rahman and lyrics by Irshad Kamil. Starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, the film releases worldwide in Hindi and Tamil on 28th November 2025. Aapke Sawal, Hamare Jawab! (FAQs)

Q1. What is the story of Tere Ishk Mein and how is it connected to Dhanush’s Raanjhanaa?Tere Ishk Mein is an upcoming Bollywood romantic drama directed by Aanand L Rai, featuring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon. The film explores passionate, tragic love similar to Raanjhanaa. While not an official sequel, it carries forward the same theme of unrequited love and emotional intensity that made Raanjhanaa unforgettable.

Q2. Which are the best Bollywood movies like Tere Ishk Mein about incomplete or tragic love stories? If you loved the teaser of Tere Ishk Mein, you’ll enjoy classics like Devdas (2002), Rockstar (2011), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Raanjhanaa (2013), and Aashiqui 2 (2013) — all exploring intense emotions, heartbreak, and love that never finds closure.

Q3. Who are the lead actors, director, and music composer of Tere Ishk Mein? The film stars Dhanush and Kriti Sanon in lead roles, directed by Aanand L Rai. The story is written by Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav, with music composed by A.R. Rahman and lyrics by Irshad Kamil, ensuring another powerful soundtrack of love and loss.

Q4. When is Tere Ishk Mein releasing in India and worldwide ? Tere Ishk Mein is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on 28th November 2025, in both Hindi and Tamil languages. It is produced by Gulshan Kumar, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Aanand L Rai under the banners T-Series and Colour Yellow Productions.

Q5. Where can I watch the best romantic heartbreak movies like Tere Ishk Mein online?You can stream similar emotional love stories on OTT platforms:

• Devdas – Netflix

• Rockstar – SonyLIV

• Kal Ho Naa Ho – Prime Video

• Raanjhanaa – ZEE5

• Aashiqui 2 – NetflixEach of these films beautifully explores heartbreak, passion, and the pain of love that remains unfinished.
  

Q6. What makes Tere Ishk Mein different from other Bollywood romantic films? Unlike typical happy-ending romances, Tere Ishk Mein delves deep into the raw side of love — its obsession, pain, and poetry. With A.R. Rahman’s soulful music, Dhanush’s intense performance, and Aanand L Rai’s emotional direction, it revives the genre of spiritual heartbreak cinema for a new generation.

Q7. Why do audiences connect so deeply with tragic love stories like Rockstar and Tere Ishk Mein? Films like Rockstar, Raanjhanaa, and now Tere Ishk Mein resonate because they mirror real human emotions — love that transforms but doesn’t always heal. Their combination of raw performances, poetic writing, and unforgettable music creates an emotional realism that today’s audience finds deeply relatable.