Friendship Day Watchlist: 5 Bollywood Movies To Watch Today

Friendship Day deserves more than just recycled WhatsApp forwards and Insta reels. It’s about the real stuff- those rare friendships that shape us, save us, and sometimes push us off the edge just for the thrill of it (looking at you, ZNMD). If you’re staying in today, queue up these five Bollywood films that get friendship right in all its messy, magical glory.

1. Sholay (1975): The OG bromance

No list of filmy friendship is complete without Jai and Veeru. Sholay didn’t just give us action and drama, it gave us the gold standard of male bonding. Their unshakable loyalty, playful banter, and that unforgettable “Yeh dosti” anthem? Timeless. It’s the kind of friendship that laughs while facing bullets.

2. 3 Idiots (2009): Friends who challenge your life choices

This one hits a little harder. Farhan, Raju, and Rancho aren’t perfect but they stick around when it matters. 3 Idiots talks about dreams, pressure, and how the right friends pull you out of the dark. It’s less about college nostalgia, more about being seen when you’re lost.

3. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011): Friendship that evolves

If Sholay showed old-school loyalty then ZNMD is about growing up and growing closer. Arjun, Kabir, and Imran’s Spain road trip forces them to confront secrets, regrets, and themselves. It’s beautifully shot, deeply personal, and feels more real every time you rewatch it.

4. Veere Di Wedding (2018): Female friendships front and centre

Finally, a film that shows female friendships are not always about unnecessary jealousy. Kalindi, Avni, Sakshi, and Meera are flawed, funny, and fiercely loyal. Veere Di Wedding is bold, messy, and unfiltered, just like the friendships it celebrates.

5. Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023): Digital-age friendships done right

Newer and quieter than the others, this one’s a gut-punch in disguise. Imaad, Ahana, and Neil navigate social media, secrets, and self-worth. It’s a reminder that friendship isn’t just about showing up at parties, it’s about showing up when no one else does.

So call your gang, grab some snacks, and let Bollywood remind you what friendship feels like. These films aren’t just about fun and games, they hold up a mirror to what it means to be truly connected to someone, flaws and all. Friendships don’t always look the same. Some last forever, some change with time, and some quietly save us when we’re falling apart. But when you find your people, the ones who get your silences, hype your wins, and stay when things go sideways. That’s everything.

Today’s the day to celebrate those people. And maybe, send them a movie rec while you're at it.