When we talk about Bollywood friendships, Jai–Veeru from Sholay or the Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara trio hog all the limelight. But some lesser-hyped bonds were just as heartwarming — sometimes even more real. From sassy sidekicks to loyal emotional anchors, here’s to the underrated friendships in Hindi cinema that deserve their own anthem!
MC Sher & Murad – Gully Boy
The ultimate hype-man. While Murad navigated life and lyrics, MC Sher stood tall as his biggest cheerleader, no ego, no rivalry, just pure brotherhood. He didn’t just teach Murad to rhyme; he taught him to rise.
Naina & Aditi – Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Every group needs an Aditi (chaos queen) and a Naina (calm in the storm). Opposites, yet constant support for each other. From pep talks to emotional check-ins, their bond felt effortless and real.
3. The Hostel Gang – Chhichhore
College friendships hit differently. Banter, heartbreaks, unfiltered love — the gang reminded us that friends aren’t just people you laugh with; they’re family standing by you when life gets tough.
4. Kalki Koechlin & Sayani Gupta – Margarita with a Straw
A rare, honest female friendship — supportive, empathetic, and raw.. Their bond carried the emotional heart of the film.
5. Veronica & Meera – Cocktail
The real love story wasn’t romantic; it was Meera and Veronica’s messy, mellow, fiercely protective friendship. Their journey from strangers to soul sisters was raw and relatable.
6. Kabir & Shiva – Kabir Singh
Shiva stayed patient, loyal, and unshakably supportive through Kabir’s chaos. The kind of friend who won’t let you drown even when you’re determined to sink.
7. Luv & Shafeen – Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
Shafeen was the sensible voice in Luv’s rom-com rollercoaster — laughing at the mess, then helping clean it up. Every scene was a lowkey bromance masterclass.
8. Jaya & Poonam – Laapataa Ladies
Poonam welcomed Jaya into her world, and their quiet sisterhood bloomed through heartfelt conversations and mutual admiration — pure gold.
9. Ayesha & Kabir – Dil Dhadakne Do
More than siblings, they were teammates in their family circus. Playful yet profound, their dynamic showcased a modern, mature sibling friendship.
10. Vidya & Rana – Kahaani
Amid suspense, their understated bond shone. Rana’s quiet belief in Vidya highlighted trust, respect, and humanity, a friendship that wasn’t loud, but deeply felt.
While iconic duos will always rule our hearts, these lesser-sung friendships remind us that quiet, imperfect bonds often hit the hardest, real, loyal, and beautifully human.