8 best Bollywood films which give us major friendship goals

Friendship is one of the most significant bonds that someone shares. Whether it is with another rhuman or even a pet for that matter, the bind which is unbreakable and irreplaceable with anything in the world is something beyond words can explain. Bollywood has given several examples of the true meaning that friendship holds. From fights, to arguments to love to tears, this confusing yet amazing bond is something extremely crucial and depicted beautifully in some Bollywood films. With Friendship’s day right around the corner, grab the opportunity to reconnect with your bestie and binge watch on these 8 best Bollywood films which gave us major friendship goals.

Jay and Veeru’s friendship is iconic and that is no news to Bollywood fans. In fact, their characters from the cult film ‘Sholay’ is so popular that people who are not even Bollywood lovers would their relevance when referred to. From sacrificing for friendship to bromance, ‘Sholay’ is in every way the most iconic film that has been defining friendship in Bollywood since the golden era of cinema.

This classic cult directed by Farhan Akhtar, not only gave us three iconic characters Akaash, Sid and Sameer to remember but their amazing camaraderie was a true tear-jerker. From Aamir Khan’s wit and sarcasm to Akshaye Khanna’s calmness to Saif Ali Khan’s cute stupidities, ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ still manages to top every list that talks about movies on friendship and bromance. The fact that the movie was so relatable made it all the more interesting and thus it manages to hold a special place in everyone’s hearts.

Talking about friendship and not mentioning ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ would be no less than a crime. This movie has gone down in the history of Bollywood’s best movies based on friendship. A road trip which lets each character explore their inner self while bonding with each other is something that every person must do with their bestie. It also defines the ups and downs this relationship faces and how individuals must deal with them. From self-exploration to rekindling old bonds, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ taught everyone numerous lessons on life and friendship.

Bollywood’s ace filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra succeeded in adapting the story of India's freedom fighters in contemporary time by narrating the story of a group of friends who decide to raise their voice against the injustice of the Indian army for the sake of their friend. Not only did ‘Rang De Basanti’ exude patriotism, but also showed what friends can truly do for each other. In the heartbreaking climax of the film, the film also showed them die bravely for their friend which brought tears in everyone’s eyes.

In this time and age where patriarchy and misogyny is ruling the planet, it is important that women and females stand by each other. ‘Angry Indian Goddesses’ is one such film which defines friendship and love in its true sense. Described as "India's first buddy female pic", ‘Angry Indian Goddesses’ highlights and showcases numerous issues faced by residents of the country such as gender inequality, women as objectified sex objects, gay-straight friendships, big business vs. tribal rights, rape problem, caste differences, skin-color prejudice and lax justice.

This lesser-known movie narrates the story about two completely different women, who are on some level similar to each other. Starring Ayesha Takia and Gul Panag in lead roles, ‘Dor’ is rected by Nagesg Kukunoor and highlights female friendship in the most subtle and pure way. Meera (Ayesha Takia), a young woman who becomes a widow shortly after marriage, is trapped by tradition. Zeenat (Gul Panag), on the other hand, faces the daunting task of saving the life of her husband, who is on trial for murder. A bahuroopiya (Shreyas Talpade) helps her reach Meera, who holds the "string" to Zeenat's hope. The companionship that develops between Meera and Zeenat results in redemption for both

While most part of the film is about how a single woman is on a journey of self discovery in a foreign land, Kangana Ranaut and Lisa Haydon’s friendship is something that cannot be ignored. While on her journey Kangana’s character find herself lost and that’s when she finds Lisa Haydon (Vijaya) who helps her build confidence who later goes to share a room with three unknown men in Amsterdam. Their relentless love for each other makes them form an unbreakable bond and explains beautifully as to what friendship could do to a human.

‘3 Idiots’ perfectly defines the meaning of being there for each other. Only a friend can give you the right direction and motivation if you ever seem to lose hope in life. Things which cannot be openly shared with parents can be easily spoken to with friends and that’s why they are one of your best judges who will guide you no matter how you are. From keeping secrets to understanding wordless emotions, a true friend would never let you down even if you are at your worst and ‘3 Idiots’ amazingly showed the three primary characters’ bond in the film.