Friendship Day 2023: On-screen friendship from 90s Bollywood

Friendship Day 2023: The 90s of Bollywood saw several stars in the making in the Hindi film industry. It was also an interesting time for variety of engaging stories said on celluloid. Ahead of Friendship Day, we look at some onscreen friends who have left a mark on us

Updated On: 2023-07-27 08:10 AM IST

Compiled by : Athulya Nambiar

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Andaz Apna Apna (1994)

Who can ever forget the jodi of Amar-Prem played by Aamir Khan and Salman Khan respectively. The two who start of with a similar goal of marrying rich to fulfil their dreams become friends on their journey

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge (1995)

Anupam Kher and Shah Rukh Khan are friend-like father-son duo. From not dismissing him for failing class to helping him pursue the woman of his dreams, Kher's character is his father and friend

Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) 

Even though it released in 1989, the impact of the film was long lasting. The film immortalised the line 'Dosti mai no sorry, no thank you', making a it a friendship commandment

Andaz Apna Apna (1994)

Karisma and Raveena's characters as friends who would go the extra length to find the right man is an endearing friendship

Andaz Apna Apna (1994)

The film was based on the popular comics 'The Archies'. With several anecdotes on friendship and what one would do friends, this makes for a great buddy drama

Raja Babu (1994)

Govinda as Raju and Shakti Kapoor as Nandu make for a hilarious friendship pair

 

Ishq (1997) 

Ajay and Raja come from different economic backgrounds but the portrayal of their friendship in the movie is something that will stay on people's mind for a long time 

Ishq (1997) 

Not just Ajay Devgn and Aamir Khan, but the film also portrayed a beuatiful friendship between the characters played by Kajal and Juhi Chawla

Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) 

A forced circumstance leads to Inspector Karan (Akshay Kumar) and actor Deepak (Saif Ali Khan) to spend time together. While initially, they are not much fond of each other, it later develops into a great friendship

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) 

If there was any poster for friendship, it would have their face. SRK as Rahul and Kajal as Anjali were the perfect best friends in college. While their relation gets complicated over the years, fans loved watching them during their college days. 'But he's your best friend ya', right?

Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992) 

Sanjay and Ratan are brothers but are poles apart. While they do not get each other in the beginning of the film, their characters evolve and they start understanding each other's perspectives better

Tu Chor Main Sipahi (1996)

A classic chor police tale, Saif Ali Khan as a thief and Akshay Kumar as a police join forces when they set out for a common goal

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) 

Pyaar dosti hai, said Rahul (Shah Rukh Khan) in this film directed by Karan Johar. The film portrayed friendship between Rahul and Anjali, Anjali and Tina, Anjali's frienship with her principal and hostel warden. The film also shows the beautiful friendship between little Anjali and Aman (Salman Khan)

Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)

Rahul (Shah Rukh Khan) runs a dance troupe of which Nisha (Karisma Kapoor) is a part. While Nisha secretly is in love with him, he falls for Pooja (Madhuri Dixit). While it's a romantic tale, the film beautifully portrays the friendship between Nisha and Rahul, and Pooja and Ajay (Akshay Kumar)

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)

Arjun and Pyare are two police officers, working in the same station, who get framed for various crimes. After they investigate, it is revealed that the crimes are committed by their lookalikes

Suhaag (1994) 

College friends Ajay and Raj always play pranks on each other and then get into trouble. One day, Ajay needs his birth certificate for his passport, but he is shocked to find out his real name

Judwaa (1997) 

Twin brothers Raja and Prem Malhotra get separated at birth but are reunited by fate to defeat Ratanlal, a local gangster, who wants to destroy the Malhotra family. One of the twins grows up to be a small time thief and is always accompanied by his childhood friend, Rangeela

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