Hindi films may be regarded as superficial and outlandish by some but there’s no denying that some of the most deep-rooted ideas of relationships, especially love have come from our long-abiding interest in Bollywood movies. 

However, it isn’t just love that Bollywood has taught us. It’s also taught us friendship. And not just the Jai-Veeru kind.

Look closely and you’ll find many that Hindi films have given us subtle but brilliant lessons on friendship. While films like Dil Chahta Hai & Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara have had friendship as the central theme, others such as Queen and Rang De Basanti have chosen to focus on it not-so directly. However, all these movies (and more) have given us life-altering lessons on the often-undermined bond that is friendship. 

Here are 14 lessons on friendship Bollywood films have taught us: 

To friends new and old!

Designs: Anmol Gambhir