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Abstract: This paper examines the portrayal of romantic relationships in mainstream Bollywood cinema, tracing their evolution from the post-independence era to contemporary digital-age productions. It argues that Bollywood’s romantic storylines function as both a mirror and a moulder of Indian sociocultural values, navigating the tension between traditional collectivism (family, honor, sacrifice) and modern individualism (choice, desire, self-fulfillment). Through analysis of key films across different decades, this study identifies recurring archetypes—the Suffering Virtuoso, the NRI Love Plot, and the New-Age Contractual Romance—demonstrating how narrative structures encode shifting attitudes towards gender, class, and marriage.