February is the month of love, and Valentine’s Week provides the perfect excuse to spend quality time with your partner. Today, February 10, marks Teddy Day—a day dedicated to the cutest and softest gift one can give. Bollywood has often used teddy bears to symbolize affection, innocence, and even a bit of magic in its storytelling.

Maine Pyar Kiya (1989): Who can forget Salman Khan and Bhagyashree’s innocent romance? The scene where Bhagyashree receives a beautiful teddy bear became a sensation. It wasn’t just a movie scene; it started a nationwide trend of gifting teddy bears to express love, which continues to this day.

Love Story 2050 (2008): While the film didn’t perform well at the box office, Priyanka Chopra’s companion ‘Boo’—a robotic teddy bear—became an instant hit. ‘Boo’ was more than a toy; it was a futuristic friend that captured the imagination of the audience.

Sanam Teri Kasam (2016): In this intense romantic drama, Mawra Hocane dons a giant teddy bear costume for a quirky and lighthearted sequence. Her interaction with Harshvardhan Rane while dressed as a teddy is one of the most shared clips from the movie on social media.

Dil Hai Tumhara (2002): Preity Zinta and Jimmy Sheirgill’s film featured a unique element where Jimmy’s character treats a large teddy bear as his companion. The “bond” shared with the teddy added a touch of whimsy and charm to the narrative.

Darlings (2022): In a more contemporary and darker setting, Vijay Varma’s character in ‘Darlings’ tries to woo his wife, played by Alia Bhatt, with a cute pink teddy bear. Even in a gripping thriller, the teddy bear stood out as a symbol of attempted reconciliation.

Stree (2018): In the midst of a spooky atmosphere, Rajkummar Rao manages to keep the romance alive. His gesture of winning a giant teddy bear at a fair for Shraddha Kapoor is both hilarious and heartwarming, proving that a teddy bear can fit into any genre.

Whether it’s a nostalgic classic or a modern drama, teddy bears have always been Bollywood’s favorite supporting actors in love stories. Happy Teddy Day!