India, June 11 -- On days when you hear thundering outside and the pitter-patter of rain on your window, you know there's only a handful of things to do. Working in deep focus mode is not one of them. Getting into the covers and watching a good movie, on the other hand, should be your sole priority. As the monsoon descends upon us, there will be plenty of opportunities to curl up in bed or plonk down on that couch with a good movie. But the question remains - what are some of the best movies to watch when it's raining too much to go outside?

Now, let's get one thing straight - monsoon movies are built differently from summer movies and winter movies. Rain is cinematic. No wonder it's the season for yearning, falling in love (or brooding...