Set in the golden age of Bollywood, Amazon Prime Video’s new series Jubilee has managed to hit the right chord with critics and cinephiles. Created by filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, the recently released period drama features Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sidhant Gupta, Aparshakti Khurrana and Ram Kapoor in prominent roles.
In addition to gaining a good buzz on various social platforms, Jubilee has managed to secure a rating of 8.5 on IMDb. And given the positive reviews that the series has garnered, we’ve curated a list of binge-worthy shows and movies like Amazon Prime Video’s Jubilee that takes us inside the world of showbiz. From Hollywood’s much-appreciated drama Babylon to Shah Rukh Khan’s Om Shanti Om, the list includes top dramas with interesting plots and brilliant performances. Scroll down to browse through the list.
Liked Jubilee? Here are 7 other movies & shows that are as intense, engaging and full of twists
1. Babylon – BookMyShow Stream
Penned and helmed by Damien Chazelle, Babylon is a period black comedy that tells the tale of a group of characters trying to earn a name in Hollywood in the late ’20s. With the movie industry going through a transition from silent to sound films, will these ambitious characters succeed in fulfilling their dreams? The Oscar-nominated movie stars Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Diego Calva and Jean Smart in prominent roles.
2. Rangeela – Amazon Prime Video, Jio Cinema, Voot and MX Player
Aamir Khan, Urmila Matondkar and Jackie Shroff headline the 1995 movie, Rangeela, directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The romantic drama delves into the life of a middle-class woman who aspires to become an actress. When she achieves her goal, Mili (Urmila Matondkar) gets caught in a love triangle with her popular co-star (Jackie Shroff) and childhood friend (Aamir Khan). An engaging drama that gives us a glimpse of the glamorous world of entertainment.
3. Luck By Chance – Netflix
Zoya Akhtar’s directorial debut revolves around an aspiring actor Vikram Jaisingh (Farhan Akhtar), whose life takes an unexpected turn when he bags the lead role in a movie. The sudden success drifts him away from his struggling girlfriend, Sona Mishra (Konkona Sen Sharma) and others who cared for him during his struggling days. The movie features Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar and a few more A-listers in guest appearances.
4. Ranjish Hi Sahi – Voot
If you like Amazon Prime Video’s Jubilee, then you’re sure to strike an instant chord with Voot’s entertaining drama, Ranjish Hi Sahi. Set in the ’70s, the series follows a Bollywood director and a superstar’s extra-marital affair and how their personal choices affected their careers. The series features an ensemble cast comprising Tahir Raj Bhasin, Amala Paul, Amrita Puri and Zarina Wahab.
5. Om Shanti Om – Netflix, Apple TV+, Google Play Movies & TV, YouTube
Deepika Padukone made her Bollywood debut with choreographer-turned-director Farah Khan’s Om Shanti Om, co-starring Shah Rukh Khan. The masala entertainer tells the tale of an aspiring actor (Shah Rukh Khan) who is reincarnated as a Bollywood superstar. Watch him come up with a plan to punish the producer who murdered him in the past life. A binge-worthy movie that deserves to be on your watchlist if you liked watching Amazon Prime Video’s period drama Jubilee.
6. The Fame Game – Netflix
Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Kapoor and Manav Kaul headline Netflix’s mystery thriller series – The Fame Game. The series delves into the life of a Bollywood actress whose personal life is exposed when she goes missing. Top performances and intriguing plot of the series promise to keep you on the edge of your seat.
7. Har Kisse Ke Hisse: Kaamyaab – Netflix, Apple TV+, Google Play Movies & TV, YouTube
Looking for an engaging drama like Amazon Prime Video Jubilee? If yes, then Sanjay Mishra’s movie Har Kisse Ke Hisse: Kaamyaab will fit your bill perfectly. Produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s production company (Red Chillies Entertainment), the movie shows the struggles of a retired actor who is motivated to return and deliver another performance that would take his acting tally to 500. Apart from Mishra, the movie also features Deepak Dobriyal and Isha Talwar in significant roles.