Pyaar Dosti Hain. This exchange may be very familiar to you. Kuch Kuch Hota Hain redefined “Friendship” and “Friendship Day.” The Bollywood industry has always been interested in exploring the theme of friendship. Some movies take a unique slant on this topic, while others depict everyday life.
Friendship is a multifaceted concept that is celebrated in many different cultures. Every year, we celebrate those who have remained constants in our lives and who have never left our sides. Here are the Top 10 films that have explored the theme of friendship and expanded our understanding of what it means to have a best friend.
Let’s See What The Top 10 Bollywood Movies Based On Friendship Are…
10. Anand (1971)
Anand, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, was a smashing success that touched viewers on many levels. Even after all these years, the line “Babumoshaye Zindagi lambi nahi badi honi chahiye” is still instantly recognizable. The most touching part of the narrative is when the terminally ill patient becomes a friend and teacher to his doctor. The story of this friendship will remain indelible in our minds thanks to the late Rajesh Khanna’s portrayal of “Anand” in the film.
9. Sholay (1975)
The Bollywood film Sholay was a huge hit. The record-breaking film was directed by Ramesh Sippy. Sholay followed the adventures of two pals, Jai and Veeru. The song “Ye dosti hum nahi todenge” has become an anthem for true friendship.
8. Kuch Kuch Hota Hain (1998)
How can we Kuch Kuch Hota Hain? This film simultaneously reimagined what love and friendship could be. The story of Anjali and Rahul’s “Bro-love,” a platonic relationship that develops into romantic love, was an attempt to show how friendship is the foundation when it comes to love.
7. 3 Idiots (2009)
The movie “3 Idiots” is one of our favorites that never gets old. For its equal parts heartbreak and laughter, The Story of Rancho, Raju, and Farhan is an emotion that we keep coming back to. The innocence of their friendship endears them to us and reminds us of our college pals and the wacky roommate who encouraged us to think outside the proverbial box.
6. Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani (2013)
Filmmaker Ayaan Mukherjee’s Yeh Jawani Hain Deewani explored themes of romantic attraction, enduring relationships, a wide range of human emotions, and the importance of friendship. Kabir’s narrative centers on his relationships with his three best friends, Aditi, Avi, and Naina. The film demonstrates how lonely life can be without friends and how genuine joy can only be experienced in the company of unpretentious companions.
5. Kal Ho Na Ho (2003)
Kal Ho Na Ho, directed by Nikhil Advani, was a film that explored a wide variety of human experiences. Shah Rukh Khan’s portrayal of Aman moved millions of people, and his emotional arc broke the hearts of many more. There was more to the story than the love triangle between Aman, Rohit, and Naina; it was also the tale of the friendship that developed among the three.
4. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
Zoya Akhtar’s Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara was a slice-of-life film. As a result of Kabir’s wedding, three old friends reunite for a bachelor trip, where they make discoveries that alter their lives irrevocably. Every time we watch this movie, Arjun, Imran, and Kabir make us long for old pals.
3. Wake Up Sid (2009)
Wake Up Sid, directed by Ayaan Mukherjee, is a coming-of-age story in which the protagonist, Sid, meets a girl named Ayesha. In addition to fostering Sid’s independence and responsibility, Ayesha’s friendship helps him rediscover himself and land a job he enjoys.
2. Gunday (2014)
The film Gunday, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, follows two young men named Bikram and Bala as they attempt to start a new life in India after fleeing persecution in Bangladesh. As the story progresses, they both fall for Nandita, a girl neither of them realizes is the other. They stay together through thick and thin, ultimately deciding that dying together is preferable to a life in prison.
1. Student Of The Year (2012)
Three actors played their first significant roles in the Karan Johar-directed film Student of the Year. The film starring Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, and Varun Dhawan, which depicted a love triangle, romance, vulnerable moments, and jealousy, was a smashing success. The story of how rivalry can cause friends to drift apart and how they can overcome it to become closer than ever is a testament to the strength of friendship. All of life’s nuances were captured in the tales of Rohan, Abhimanyu, and Shanaya.
Conclusion
There are many more stunning tales that honor the bond of friendship. But these are just a handful that audiences watched, loved, and resonated with. Friendship is a priceless treasure, but not everyone is blessed with someone who understands their difficulties and adds a splash of rainbow color to their existence.
