Salman Khan-Ajay Devgn, Juhi Chawla-Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor-Amrita Arora: Bollywood friendships that have stood the test of time

In an industry where relationships are fickle, real and deep friendships are usually unheard of. However, there have been some examples of exemplary friendships in the industry that have indeed stood the test of time. From Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn, Juhi Chawla and Shah Rukh Khan to Kareena Kapoor Khan and Amrita Arora, we take a look at some heartwarming Bollywood friendships.

Kareena Kapoor and Amrita Arora became friends during their initial days in the industry, and they have only grown stronger ever since. From working out, meeting up for brunches, jetting off on holidays, and celebrating festivals together, Bebo and Amrita are the strongest examples of friendships in the industry. Their lovely pictures with their girl squad, also consisting of Malaika Arora and Karisma Kapoor, are a sight for the sore eyes of their fans.

Juhi Chawla and Shah Rukh Khan started their careers almost together. They worked together in many films and were undoubtedly one of the leading pairs at the time. Their camaraderie and bond on screen have translated into real life as well, where they share a great bond of friendship. They might not party or hang out together, but they are always there for each other in times of need. While SRK became a pillar of strength for Juhi when she lost her mother, Juhi was the only one who came forward to help Shah Rukh’s son Aryan when he got embroiled in a drug case.

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Abhishek Bachchan and Sikandar Kher grew up together since their childhood, and owing to this, they have developed a deep bond of friendship with each other. The actors practically consider each other family. In fact, Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai’s daughter Aaradhya Bachchan calls Sikandar, ‘Chachu’. Abhishek had penned a sweet post for Sikandar on his 40th birthday, where he called the latter ‘my baby brother’.

While we have a separate fan base altogether for Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan’s friendship, the ‘Dabangg’ star also shares a close bond with none other than Ajay Devgn. It is not often that Ajay and Salman hang out together or share pictures with each other on social media. However, the actors have been friends for ages. Ajay and Salman have worked together in films like, ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ and ‘London Dreams’. While Ajay had done a small cameo in Salman's ‘Ready’, Salman was seen shaking a leg with Ajay in a song for ‘Son of Sardaar’.

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Ranbir and Ayan are one of the thickest friends we have in the industry. The two also share a great professional bond, and Ayan’s entire filmography is proof! The two are always hanging out together and are practically family. So much so that the late Rishi Kapoor once joked that they should marry each other. While Ayan has stated in interviews in the past that Ranbir is one of the most important people in his life, the actor has stated that their friendship is one of the most important relationships in his life.

Kajol and Karan Johar’s friendship is undoubtedly one that has stood the test of time. While they have delivered some hit films together, they share a unique bond in real life. There had come a time when they drifted apart for a brief period of time. Karan had even said in his biography, ‘A Unsuitable Boy’, "It’s over. And she can never come back to my life. I don’t think she wants to either." However, the two eventually came together after the birth of his twins, Yash and Roohi and they are now thicker than ever.