International Friendship Day 2024: From ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ to ‘3 Idiots’ – Cult Bollywood Movies Based on Friendship

Friendship is an emotion that Bollywood has explored well in many of its movies. The male bonding of multi-starrer films in the 1980s gave way to more evolved relationships in the 2000s. Fans have enjoyed cult movies like Dil Chahta Hai, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Chhichhore and others immensely. This year, International Friendship Day is being celebrated on July 30. It is different from the Friendship Day celebrated in August each year. Today is the perfect day to call friends over, enjoy good food and re-watch your favourite films. Here is our list for a movie marathon on International Day of Friendship 2024. International Day of Friendship Date: What Is the Theme for International Friendship Day? Know History and Significance of the Day To Celebrate the Spirit of Friendship.

'Dil Chahta Hai'

Farhan Akhtar’s 2001 movie is a cult classic for modern Indian youth. It beautifully explores the theme of transition into adulthood in the backdrop of love, responsibility and loss. The song “Koi Kahe” and the title song "Dil Chahta Hai" became anthems for the youth, apart from the other songs, which were chartbusters as well. Dil Chahta Hai is immensely watchable till date.

'Chhichhore'

Nitesh Tiwari’s National-Award winning movie made close to INR 300 crore at the box office in 2019. Sushant Singh Rajput, Shraddha Kapoor, Varun Sharma, Tahir Raj Bhasin and others played engineering college buddies who reunite after Anirudh’s (Sushant Singh Rajput) son attempts suicide. Loaded with laughter, emotions and drama, Chhichhore was universally loved.

‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’

While some might call it overrated, there is no doubt that after Dil Chahta Hai, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is the film on friendship that became a part of popular culture. The 2013 Ayan Mukerji musical starring Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Adiya Roy Kapur, Kunal Roy Kapur and Kalki Koechlin had every trope of a Bollywood blockbuster - from a grand wedding, a Holi song, stunning costumes to exotic locations. The dialogues have their own fan base. Beneath the glitzy exterior, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani also highlighted themes like personal growth, commitment-phobia and loneliness. Friendship Day 2024 Gift Ideas: From Personalised Scrapbooks to Potted Plants; 7 Thoughtful and Budget-Friendly Things to Present to Your Best Friend.

‘3 Idiots’

Rajkumar Hirani’s 2009 all-time blockbuster movie, 3 Idiots, had many layers to it. While the theme of students struggling with parental and peer pressure in higher studies was the crux, it is also a lovely tale of friendship and how it heals a human being. Based on Chetan Bhagat's novel Five Point Someone, Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Boman Irani, Sharman Joshi and Kareena Kapoor put in top-notch performances in 3 Idiots. The songs, “Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh” and “Jaane Nahi Denge Tujhe” are classics.

'Kai Po Che!'

Abhishek Kapoor’s 2013 celluloid version of Chetan Bhagat’s two novels - Five Point Someone and The 3 Mistakes of My Life was a riveting watch. Sushant Singh Rajput, Amit Sadh and Rajkummar Rao delivered stellar performances in the film set in Gujarat and based on some of the tragic incidents that happened in the state. Kai Po Che! was a critical and commercial success.

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'Kal Ho Naa Ho'

One of the most emotional movies from Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, Kal Ho Naa Ho was released in 2003. The heartfelt story of love and friendship between Aman (Shah Rukh Khan), Rohit (Saif Ali Khan) and Naina (Preity Zinta) does not fail to make us laugh and cry till date.

‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’

This movie inspired millions of Indians to go on that dream fantasy trip with friends. Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) was also about how travel changes our perspective towards life. The movie won seven major awards after getting 13 nominations.

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These are some movies that friends can revisit on International Friendship Day 2024. Friends make life more beautiful, wholesome and enriching on all fronts.

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