Bollywood movies sure do influence our lives in a big way, leaving us with food for thought more often than not. While a ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’ may leave you in tears, a ‘Chak De India’ leaves you with goosebumps and a sudden urge to play hockey for some strange reason! Here’s our pick of more movies like the latter, that have had an inspiring and motivating impact on Indian lives!

1. 1.Bhaag Milkha Bhaag – Hard work beats talent all day every day! The perfect movie if you’re looking for a touch of inspiration to kick start your life!

1. 2.3 Idiots – You’ll never find true happiness, or success unless you do what you love! This film sure influenced a few career choices in the best possible way and broke the Indian Stereotype of ‘ My kid should either be a Doctor or Engineer’!

3.Guru – It doesn’t matter where you come from, what matters is where you want to go! This movie shows the power of sheer ambition and confidence and the wonders it can do for you. Rags to riches isn’t a myth folks!

4.Chak De India – If this movie didn’t give you goosebumps then nothing will! An inspiring story about a former Indian Hockey player who coaches the girls hockey team of India in order to win back his honor and pride.

5.Lakshya – An aimless jobless man grows into one of India’s most celebrated soldiers. This movie is all about setting a goal and achieving it!

There are a few more like these, but we’ll save them for another time! Stay inspired, stay motivated!