Whether you’ve seen an Indian movie or not, you may be familiar with the basic tenets of Bollywood: epic love stories, elaborate musical numbers and the notorious no-kissing rule. That last part isn't really a rule anymore — but back when Indian cinema rejected this Western form of affection, filmmakers found crafty ways to create on-screen sparks.

Sometimes, all you need to crank up the chemistry is a few stolen looks or a serendipitous rainstorm. In honor of Valentine's Day coming up, let Bollywood show you how it’s done.

"Lahu Munh Lag Gaya," Ram Leela

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh acted together before Ram Leela, but around this movie, they started dating in real life. As a result, their chemistry sears throughout the film’s extravagant sets and costumes, as well as Ram and Leela’s forbidden love. There’s a kiss in “Lahu Munh Lag Gaya,” but it’s not anywhere near as provocative as the way these two look at each other — or Deepika smearing red Holi powder down her neck.

"Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" (instrumental), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Honestly, hONESTLY, what can even be said about this song?? These two can’t say “I love you” during an innocent game of charades, but when the summer rain of Simla runs them into the gazebo, anything goes. A few dance moves and a slippery sari say more than words ever could.

"Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan," Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Is there anything sexier than sneaking around someone else’s wedding, staring at your crush and picking eyelashes off each other’s faces? I THINK NOT.

"Suraj Hua Maddham," Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

When society won’t let Bollywood lovers express their feelings, there’s always the safety of the dream sequence. Rahul and Anjali tell their truths atop the pyramids, as you do, with colorful costumes and sensual lyrics (“I am standing still, while the earth beneath me moves / My heart is beating, my breath has stopped”). But like actual dreams, the sequence must end — and Anjali has to face that she and Rahul come from different worlds.

"Pehla Pehla Pyar," Hum Aapke Hai Koun?

Sometimes the most illicit Bollywood romance finds you falling for someone your family already knows and trusts, forcing the two of you to sneak around your own home. Anything can happen at night over a pool table. By which we mean singing. Singing and dancing. Don't be filthy.

"More Piya," Devdas

Who knew cutting one's foot could be so sexually charged? Paro puts on a good show of being elegantly aloof while standing on one foot as Devdas unties her blouse and slips off her anklet. (When you wear as many layers and accessories as Indian women in a period drama, it’s inherently sexy to remove even the smallest item.) The scene is intercut with Paro's mother dancing at a function where she plans to propose Paro and Devdas's engagement — but these scenes are best skipped entirely.

"Main Yahaan Hoon," Veer Zaara

Sometimes hallucinations are the sexiest encounters, because they sneak up unannounced. Plus, no one else can see them, so everything between you is a sexy secret. Zaara may be preparing to marry another man, but she still sees Veer literally everywhere she goes. Shoutout to Shahrukh Khan's one-off blonde highlights, which work magic in this song.

"Tip Tip Barsa Pani," Mohra

It's unclear what started Bollywood's fascination with rain as an agent of romantic and sexual expedience, but this song certainly supports that cause. From wild dancing (she can't be controlled!) to necking in puddles, this is the worst-case scenario our parents had in mind when we wanted to go out and play in the rain.

"Rhythms of Mohabbatein," Mohabbatein

Dance is an integral part of Indian culture. It's one of our most treasured ancient art forms, and it's how we celebrate every occasion from weddings to birthdays to religious holidays. In Bollywood, dance expresses emotion — so when the three young couples in Mohabbatein finally realize they're in love, there's only one thing to do. And then the girls get visited by the ghost of Aishwarya Rai, because how else do you know?

"In Lamhon Ke Daaman Mein," Jodhaa Akbar

Beautiful and artistic as it can be, sometimes the sexual tension is too much. Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan are too attractive to be fully clothed throughout the song — and if their characters (who are married) don't lose a few layers by the end of the video, you may have to.

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