From Gully Boy to Fukrey: 5 iconic Bollywood on-screen friendships that touched our hearts

1.Ranveer Singh and Siddhant Chaturvedi in Gully Boy

Ranveer Singh as Murad and Siddhant Chaturvedi as MC Sher delivered a raw and emotionally charged portrayal of friendship rooted in struggle, rap, and resilience. MC Sher wasn’t just a friend; he was Murad’s mentor, hype man, and emotional anchor. Their bond reflected a new-age male friendship that was empowering, emotionally open, and built on lifting each other higher, no ego, no judgment, just mutual respect and belief.

 

2.Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma in Fukrey

In the chaotic world of Fukrey, Hunny and Choocha’s bond was the kind of friendship that thrives on madness, but also on trust. Their wildly entertaining misadventures, bizarre dreams, and hilarious schemes made them a cult favourite. But behind the laughs was a rock-solid connection, two friends who’d go to any length for each other. Pulkit and Varun’s effortless chemistry brought to life a friendship that was mad, magnetic, and meaningful.

 

3.Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra in Student of the Year

As Rohan and Abhi, Varun and Sidharth perfectly captured the rollercoaster of friendship in your youth, the excitement, the ego clashes, the heartbreak, and the inevitable reconciliation. Their journey from friends to rivals to friends again showed that real friendship can survive competition, romantic entanglements, and misunderstandings. Their onscreen camaraderie was stylish, intense, and full of heart.

 

4.Hrithik Roshan and Farhan Akhtar in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

More than just a road-trip film, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara was a meditation on emotional baggage, unspoken fears, and the power of lifelong friendship. Hrithik’s Arjun and Farhan’s Imran shared a layered relationship, strained by time and secrets but held together by deep-rooted affection. Their journey was about reconnecting, forgiving, and healing, a tribute to the kind of friendships that evolve, mature, and endure.

 

5.Kartik Aaryan and Sunny Singh in Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety

Kartik’s Sonu and Sunny’s Titu gave us a unique look at modern friendship, fiercely loyal, emotionally loaded, and borderline obsessive. Sonu’s attempts to ‘save’ Titu from a manipulative relationship sparked debates, memes, and admiration alike. But at its core, their bond was about protection and belief, sometimes misguided, but always intense. Their bromance was the emotional heart of the film, proving that love stories may fade, but friendships can last forever.