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Key Highlights
Moh, the long-anticipated Punjabi romance epic starring Sargun Mehta and Gitaj Bindrakhia, finally lands on OTT—2025’s most awaited digital release for fans of heart-wrenching love stories
The film’s streaming debut ignites a resurgence of interest in Punjabi dramas centered on unrequited or star-crossed love, with several iconic and recent films now trending across OTT platforms
Viewers can explore a spectrum of bittersweet romances that blend rich storytelling, cultural contexts, and soul-stirring performances—all available for digital streaming
Moh’s OTT Arrival: An Event for Punjabi Movie Buffs
The digital release of Moh marks a milestone for Pollywood enthusiasts. This cult-favorite, directed by Jagdeep Sidhu, took three years to transition from theaters to online platforms, premiering July 25, 2025, exclusively on Apple TV. Touted as Punjab’s own Saiyaara or Arjun Reddy, Moh is a stirring story of Rabbi and Gore—doomed lovers whose social divides, personal traumas, and emotional entanglements paint a raw portrait of heartbreak. Sargun Mehta’s layered portrayal and Gitaj Bindrakhia’s compelling performance transform their story into an emotional journey that stays with viewers long after the credits roll. Fans celebrated its streaming debut with a social media wave, citing the film’s acclaimed soundtrack (notably B Praak’s Sub Kuchh) and tragic narrative as reasons for its cult status.
More Punjabi Films Streaming the Pain of Unfulfilled Love
Moh’s OTT arrival refocuses attention on several other Punjabi gems, each offering a different take on love denied, lost, or unreturned. Here are top picks currently available to stream:
Qismat (OTTplay Premium)
Ammy Virk and Sargun Mehta star in this quintessential tale where deep devotion doesn’t guarantee a shared future. The film ends with a poignant twist, evoking the complex fate of soulmates destined never to unite.
Channa Mereya (OTTplay Premium)
Inspired by classic tales such as Sairat, this film explores how class, family, and societal expectations tear young lovers apart. Ninja and Payal Rajput bring gravitas to secret love turned tragedy.
Ghund Kadh Le Ni Sohreyan Da Pind Aa Gaya (OTTplay Premium)
With a lighter tone, this film navigates rivalries born from misunderstood affections, evolving from heartbreak into a battle of outdoing former flames.
Sufna (Prime Video)
A gentle, rural romance set alight by Ammy Virk and Tania’s sensitive performances. Sufna embodies the longing and hope of two people whose lives—and love—are shaped by destiny and circumstance.
Lover (Prime Video)
Guri and Ronak Joshi lead a poignant tale that begins in school and follows lovers torn apart by life’s twists. For those who cherish the ache of first love, Lover offers a relatable, bittersweet experience.
Emerging Stories and Streaming Options
Punjabi cinema is riding a new wave on digital platforms. Other titles—such as Jodi, Lahoriye, Love Punjab, and Je Tere Naal Pyar Na Hunda—feature romantic plots suffused with nostalgia, sacrifice, and longing. Many of these are available on platforms like OTTplay Premium, Prime Video, Chaupal, and Apple TV, allowing easy access for global audiences craving both modern and classic unrequited love stories. Film releases in 2025 also include newcomers like Love Story (Je Tere Naal Pyar Na Hunda), further expanding the digital library for lovers of the genre.
Why This Genre Resonates
Unrequited love stories remain a cornerstone of Punjabi filmmaking because they blend realism with emotional intensity. These dramas reflect regional values—respect for tradition, family roles, and social boundaries—while also capturing universal feelings of yearning, hope, and vulnerability. The growing popularity of these narratives on streaming services affirms the enduring allure of love’s sorrows, as well as the rising demand for local, human stories spun with empathy and artistry.
Access and Streaming Platforms
With Moh now streaming on Apple TV, and companion tales like Qismat, Sufna, and Channa Mereya on platforms such as Prime Video and OTTplay Premium, there’s no shortage of options for viewers seeking moving, relatable tales of love that aches and lingers. Each film offers a fresh window into the contradictory poetry of Punjabi romance—where love rarely ends the way it’s dreamed, but always leaves a lasting impression.
Sources: Hindustan Times, OTTplay, Bollywood Hungama
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