Celebrate Friendship Day with your friends! How, you ask? By watching these six Bollywood movies listed below.
Friendship Day has finally arrived, and celebrations are just around the corner! You might have received special Friendship Day messages on your WhatsApp or Instagram, even from friends you rarely connect with. Life happens, and everyone gets busy with their own lives. However, true friends are always there to support you through tough times, no matter how busy they are. Your best friends are like the iconic line, “Yeh dosti hum nahin todenge” (We will never break this friendship).
Bollywood has often provided us with friendship tales that make us realize how much we need friends in our lives. So, if you’re meeting up with your friends today and have no plans to go out, just relax and enjoy. Here’s how you can celebrate Friendship Day this year.
Best 6 Movies to Watch with Your Amigos on Friendship Day
1. Kai Po Che
Starring Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkummar Rao, and Amit Sadh, “Kai Po Che” tells the story of three friends navigating their lives in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. They open a cricket academy for young players, but their dreams are shattered by the Bhuj earthquake. The film also addresses the 2002 Gujarat riots following the Godhra train tragedy. The deep friendship of Ishaan, Omi, and Govind is impacted by communal hatred and religious politics. The 2013 film features Amrita Puri in a supporting role, and the song “Manjha” will bring back memories of your own friendships.
2. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
“Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” stars Farhan Akhtar, Hrithik Roshan, and Abhay Deol as three childhood friends—Arjun, Kabir, and Imran—who reunite for a three-week bachelor road trip to Spain before Kabir’s wedding. The 2011 movie showcases their adventurous journey, including scuba diving, skydiving, and bullfighting. Arjun falls for their dive instructor, Laila (Katrina Kaif), and the group faces personal challenges, including Kabir’s relationship with Natasha (Kalki Koechlin) and Imran meeting his biological father. It’s a perfect pick for friends who love adventure sports.
3. Dil Chahta Hai
“Dil Chahta Hai” is a classic for anyone planning or reminiscing about a Goa trip. The film, starring Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Akshaye Khanna, revolves around three inseparable friends—Sid, Akash, and Sameer. The trio navigates their post-college lives and faces a test in their friendship when Sid falls for an older woman, Tara Jaiswal (Dimple Kapadia). Directed by Farhan Akhtar, the movie also features Preity Zinta and Sonali Kulkarni.
4. Veere Di Wedding
“Veere Di Wedding” shifts focus to female friendships, following the lives of four friends: Kalindi (Kareena Kapoor Khan), Avni (Sonam Kapoor Ahuja), Sakshi (Swara Bhasker), and Meera (Shikha Talsania). The girl gang heads to Thailand after Kalindi gets engaged. Each character grapples with personal challenges: Kalindi’s fear of commitment, Avni’s search for the right man, Sakshi’s marital issues, and Meera’s struggle with societal expectations. This film is a celebration of strong female bonds.
5. 3 Idiots
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, “3 Idiots” stars Aamir Khan as Rancho, a free-spirited college student who challenges India’s educational system. Along with his friends Raju (Sharman Joshi) and Farhan (R Madhavan), Rancho inspires them to pursue their passions despite societal pressures. The movie features Boman Irani as Viru Sahastrabudhhe and Kareena Kapoor and Mona Singh as his daughters. If you’ve ever lived in a hostel, don’t miss the hilarious “mutra-visarjan” scene.
6. Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
“Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na” is a charming tale of friendship and love starring Imran Khan and Genelia D’Souza as Jay (Ratz) and Aditi (Meow). The story follows their journey from best friends to realizing they’re in love. Despite their different personalities, they find themselves falling for each other. The film beautifully captures the complexities and joys of friendship turning into love, with their mutual friends helping them see the truth.
Other great movies to watch on Friendship Day include “Chhichhore,” “Mujhse Dosti Karoge,” “Sholay,” “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani,” and many more. Which of these movies is your favorite?
