"Where else is a friendship like this?
Friendship is a jewel that lights up life. It offers comfort, warmth, and belonging to many.
In the glistening realm of Bollywood music, songs underscore this emotion with depth and melody.
Across decades, beautiful vocals, enchanting compositions, and masterful lyrics have created unforgettable numbers.
They all underline friendship with a unique nuance that millions of music lovers admire.
DESIblitz takes you on a musical journey in this article, presenting 10 gorgeous songs that celebrate friendship creatively and rhythmically.
Title Song – Hum Matwaale Naujawan (1962)
Mukesh’s beautiful, nasal tone combines with Mohammad Rafi’s soft melody in this number.
The result is a glorious track about forgetting worldly troubles while embracing one’s youth.
Known for their enchanting vocals, Mukesh Ji and Rafi Sahab were two of the most prominent Indian singers in the 1960s.
They undoubtedly earned endless adulation as soloists.
However, fans were always in for a special treat when the two maestros rendered their voices together.
The title song of Hum Matwaale Naujawan is an ode to friendship, youth, and living with joy.
Diye Jalte Hai – Namak Haraam (1973)
After the terrific success of Anand (1971), the filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee brought Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan together again for Namak Haraam.
In this film, Rajesh plays Somnath Chander ‘Somu’ Singh.
Meanwhile, Amitabh portrays Vikram ‘Vicky’ Maharaj.
They are best friends and in ‘Diye Jalte Hai’, Somu sings about his bond with Vicky.
Some of the lyrics say: “Friends are found in the world with great difficulty.”
As Somu sings, Vicky films him and Somu lights Vicky’s cigarette for him.
Kishore Kumar’s lilting voice fits Rajesh like a hand to a glove. The legendary singer proves his mettle yet again.
In Namak Haraam, the relationship between Vicky and Somu is trialled and tested.
However, ‘Diye Jalte Hai’ encapsulates the roots of their equation which is laid in nothing but warmth.
Yeh Dosti – Sholay (1975)
‘Yeh Dosti’ – a fun duet between Manna Dey and Kishore Kumar – is the anthem of the classic, Sholay.
Ramesh Sippy’s evergreen film explores several relationships.
The most prolific one, however, is the friendship of Veeru (Dharmendra) and Jai (Amitabh Bachchan).
‘Yeh Dosti’ showcases the two friends riding happily on a motorcycle attached to a sidecar.
In hilarious events, the sidecar breaks away from the motorcycle but Veeru simply jumps on the latter behind Jai.
The lyrics of the song go: “We will not break this friendship. We may break our lives but we won’t leave your side.”
In the climax of the film, a heartbreaking event occurs after which a more sombre solo version of the song plays, sung by Kishore Da.
The continuation of Veeru and Jai’s bond is the flame that blazes bright in Sholay.
Hum Teeno Ki Woh Yaari – Neeyat (1980)
This upbeat track by Kalyanji-Anandji celebrates the friendship between an unbreakable trio.
The group comprises Vijay (Shashi Kapoor), Jeet (Jeetendra), and Ajay (Rakesh Roshan).
In ‘Hum Teeno Ki Woh Yaari’, Mohammad Rafi, Kishore Kumar, and Nitin Mukesh come together.
The three talented singers blend their voices and create a resplendent rendition.
In the climax of Neeyat, the friends must bring their bond forward while they fight with all they have.
A fan on YouTube comments on the portrayal of friendship in the song:
“True friendship was there in those times.
“It is trust and understanding – not just coffee, gossip, and parties.”
Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahaan – Yaarana (1981)
A true depiction of closeness, ‘Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahaan’ presents a dapper Kishan (Amitabh Bachchan).
He performs live in front of an audience of millions, dedicating this song to a friend.
In Kishore Kumar’s magnificent voice, Kishan sings:
“Where would I find a friend like you? Where else is a friendship like this? The whole world will remember our tale.”
Rajesh Roshan’s genius composition emboldens the beauty of Yaarana which was a huge success in 1981.
Rajesh’s nephew, the superstar Hrithik Roshan, has frequently sung this song onstage. An example is the 2015 Umang Awards.
Hearing him sing, Amitabh beams with pride while sitting in the audience.
In 2018, this song was used in Sanju, when Sanjay Dutt (Ranbir Kapoor) dedicated it to his best friend Kamlesh Kanhaiyalal ‘Kamli’ Kapaasi (Vicky Kaushal).
Title Song – Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
Fans love Dil Chahta Hai for its unique and trendsetting take on friendship, love, and coming-of-age.
The film narrates the story of Akash Malhotra (Aamir Khan), Sameer Mulchandani (Saif Ali Khan), and Siddharth ‘Sid’ Sinha (Akshaye Khanna).
The title song of the film shows the three friends in Goa. This chartbuster plays over them having a good time.
They go fishing, ride on jet skis, and enjoy the open roads.
Shankar Mahadevan and Clinton Cerejo lend their powerful voices to the song.
They sing: “My heart wants never to be without friends.”
Before the song starts, Akash tells Sid: “We were friends, we are, and we will always be friends.”
The plot of Dil Chahta Hai involves the trio coming to various crossroads as they navigate life.
However, what triumphs each time is their relatable and warm bond.
Jaane Kyun – Dostana (2008)
Dostana translates to ‘friendship’, making this song an obvious choice when celebrating friendly bonds.
In ‘Jaane Kyun’, Sameer ‘Sam’ Malhotra (Abhishek Bachchan), Kunal Chauhan (John Abraham), and Neha Melwani (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) have fun together.
They hang out on the beach, dance at discos, and go on late-night drives.
The theme of “I’ll be alright” in the lyrics nods to the security good friendship can make one feel.
Vishal Dadlani’s catchy vocals make the audience groove to the song.
‘Desi Girl‘ is often the main song listeners go to when they think of Dostana.
However, ‘Jaane Kyun’ also deserves a special highlight from the film’s soundtrack.
Hai Junoon – New York (2009)
Continuing with John Abraham’s work, we come to Pritam’s unforgettable composition from New York.
In ‘Hai Junoon’, Sameer ‘Sam’ Sheikh (John Abraham) and Omar Aijaz (Neil Nitin Mukesh) start a friendship after playing chess.
Omar finds himself in Sam’s group which includes the vivacious Maya Sheikh (Katrina Kaif).
They play rugby, go out drinking, and explore New York City.
KK’s fantastic vocals adorn this song like the architecture stands as a beacon of culture in the city.
When ‘Hai Junoon’ was released, Pritam was embroiled in controversy surrounding plagiarism.
However, what cannot be denied is the song’s captivating beat and the ode to friendship that it so charmingly brings to life.
Jaane Nahin Denge Tujhe – 3 Idiots (2009)
Rajkumar Hirani’s much-loved 3 Idiots is driven by the force of friends.
The film is the story of Ranchhoddas ‘Rancho’ Chanchad (Aamir Khan), Farhan Qureshi (R Madhavan), and Raju Rastogi (Sharman Joshi).
They meet as roommates at the Imperial College of Engineering (ICE).
‘Jaane Nahin Denge Tujhe’ starts as Raju attempts to take his own life after being expelled from ICE.
Farhan, Rancho, and Pia Sahastrabuddhe (Kareena Kapoor Khan) rush Raju to the hospital.
They are all determined not to let their friend Raju go.
When Raju regains consciousness, Rancho happily distributes sweets among the doctors and patients.
As he feeds Raju, his friend tearfully hugs Rancho while Farhan captures the moment with his camera.
‘Jaane Nahin Denge Tujhe’ is a testament to the power friendship can have in dire situations.
Tumhi Ho Bandhu – Cocktail (2012)
This chartbuster from Cocktail is not only a great song.
It also features a dance sequence set in an alluring location.
The song shows Gautam ‘Gutlu’ Kapoor (Saif Ali Khan), Veronica Melaney (Deepika Padukone), and Meera Sahni (Diana Penty).
They party together at Maiden’s Cove Beach in Cape Town, South Africa.
Energetic singers like Kavita Seth and Neeraj Shirdhar perform in the song, making it the perfect example of friendship and fun.
The song contains the line: “When friends care about me, why should I care about this world?”
A fan on YouTube highlights this line, saying it has a “separate fanbase”.
This song undeniably contributed to making Cocktail the success it was.
Friendship can be a sensitive, careful subject for many. However, it also encompasses fun and happiness.
When Bollywood songs highlight it in the right way, the results are astounding.
So, what are you waiting for?
Crank up the music, set your playlists, and celebrate friendship like never before.
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