Friendship in hindi movies has been one of the most popular and common emotion. The sacred bond has been made legendary by actors, be it the Jai-Veeru of Sholay or the trio in Dil Chhahta Hai. While most of the known friendship in Hindi cinema has been about supporting each other and being each other's back from the start to the end, there are few films where unlikely friendship blooms amid all odds. On this Friendship Day, we bring to you a list of 20 unlikely friendships in Hindi films.
Chhoti Bahu and Bhoothnath in Saheb Biwi Aur Gulam
The relationship between a depressed wife of a rich 'zamindaar' (Meena Kamari) and his secret confident Bhoothnath (Guru Dutt), was very unlikely. Bhoothnaath was a servant while Chhoti Bahu was the 'pride' of a family- still despite all odds and class differences, both of them had a very pure relation of friendship.
Abdur Rehman and Mini in Kabuliwala
This classic of Bimal Roy saw a very unlikely and innocent friendship between a small girl Mini and a dry fruit vendor Abdur Rehman.
Dr Bhaskar and Anand in Anand
Hrishikesh Mukherjee's classic film starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna, showed the unlikely friendship between a Doctor and a cancer patient. The film is regarded as one of the most heart touching films of Bollywood. Who could forget the chemistry between Anand and his 'Babu Moshai'.
Vijay and Sher Khan in Zanjeer
A highly egoistic gambling den's owner 'Sher Khan' played by Pran becomes friend with moralistic Inspector Vijay (Amitabh Bachchan), when the latter beats him up as a warning to mend his ways. This unlikely friendship born out of respect for the other, between a goon
and a cop won the hearts of the audience.
Vijay and Mangal Singh in Kaala Pathar
This Yash Chopra classic, saw the 'frienemies' Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha sharing screen space. The iconic rivalary between Vijay Pal and goon Mangal Singh turns into friendship after circumstances surrounding the mine force Mangal to change himself. The two support each other in the fight against the mafia.
Sunder and Marco in Chamtakar
The unlikely friendship between a ghost and a human in 'Chamatkaar' became one of the most talked about topic of the year. The innocent Sunder (Shah Rukh Khan) agrees to help Marco (Naseeruddin Shah) in order to build a school in his village. Slowly this symbiotic relationship turns into a bond of friendship and respect for each other.
Amar and Prem in Andaz Apna Apna
Two competitors, one heiress and lots of laughter, 'Anadaz Apna Apna' is the classic comedy film of all times. The rivalary and love-hate relationship between Amar (Aamir Khan) and Prem (Salman Khan) developed into a very unlikely friendship as the story proceeded.
Shayam, Raju and Baburao in Hera Pheri
The unlikely friendship between a landlord (Paresh Rawal) and his two young tenants (Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty) tickled the bones of the viewers in 'Hera Phera'.
Vaidehi and Raju in Lajja
A petty but kind-hearted thief Raju (Anil Kapoor) helps Vaidehi (Manisha Koirala) escape her abusive husband and the two develop respect towards each other, resulting into an unlikely friendship between the two.
Jai and Ali in Dhoom
A small thief Ali and a police inspector Jai end up working together to bust a gang of robbers and later their love-hate relationship turns into friendship.
Munna Bhai and 'Baapu' in Lage Raho Munnabhai
A kind hearted gangster develops a very unlikely relationship with Gandhiji after he is forced to present a lecture on the life of Gandhi. This imaginary friend of Munna helps him to mend his ways and help others to live a better life.
The entire team in Chak De India
A group of 16 young women, divided by their own competitive natures and individual prejudices, end up together in the Indian National Hockey team and face the challenge to act as a team in order to win the World Cup. With various jerks and lessons the girls unite to become one and despite different ethnicity and thoughts, build a bond of friendship.
Sameer, Neha and Kunal in Dostana
The coming of the age film, was bold and progressive in many ways. The film talked about homosexuality (though in a very stereotypical way)and a very casual take on relationship. The film ends up with the Neha choosing her two friends over her love interest, thus a making this trio very unlikely.
PK and Jaggu in 'PK'/ Rohit and Jaadu in Koi Mil Gaya
This unlikely friendship between a human and an alien was unique and entertaining, in both the movies.
Veronica and Meera in Cocktail
The friendship between a bold and confident Veronica and traditional and coy Meera was unlikely in many ways. Two different worlds become one when the two meet and a bond of love and respect is developed between them, despite all odds.
Manu and Pappiji in Tanu Weds Manu
A London- returned guy head over heels in love with a woman (R Madhavan) and a typical Delhi friend (Deepak Dobriyal) advising and supporting him at every step. Despite coming from two very different world and mindset the bond between the two was thicker than blood.
Angie and Fredie in Finding Fanny
A young widow (Deeppika Padukone) inspires her 60 year old friend Fredie (Naseeruddin Shah) to confess his love for 'Fanny' after the duo found out that Fanny never get to know Fredie's love for her. This innocent and inspiring friendship between the two characters was cute and very unlikely.
Piku and Rana in PIKU
The film that redifined the traditional relationships in every form. Other than a different father-daughter equation, the so called 'love-interest' in the film was a very open to interpretation one. Piku and Rana were realistic, matured individuals who knew what they wanted in life. Coming from a very different worlds, they found solace in each other, which we would term as a very unusual friendship in terms of usual Bollywood relationships.
Raani and Vijaylakshmi in Queen
What are the odds of finding a soulmate in a foreign land with alien culture? When Rani goes for her solo trip to Paris and meets the bold, outgoing and kind-hearted Vijay Lakshmi who teaches her the nuances of life in her own way. Rani opens up and learn to have fun despite all the problems and turbulence in her life. Vijaylakshmi turns Rani into a better, more confident person and this friendship enters our list of unlikely friendships in Bollywood movies.
Nawab Chand and Pawan in Bajrangi Bhaijaan
A man with a small child and good intentions enters the 'rival' country underneath barbed wire border and finds a kind soul who decides to help them in their mission. This recent blockbuster redefined the relationship between India and Pakistan in a very innocent andchild-like manner. The chemisty between Pawan (Salman Khan) and Nawab Chand (Nawazzudin Siddiqi) is very unlikely yet lovable.
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