It has been 13 years since the light-hearted romance comedy Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara was released. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the movie featured a cast ensemble whose performance’s impact is still fresh among the viewers. Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif, and Kalki Koechlin starred in the movie. It follows the story of three school friends who embark on a bachelor’s trip to Spain that changes their lives completely. They fulfill one wish of each friend together and face their inner fears.
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is currently available to watch on Netflix. Its official synopsis reads, “Three friends on an adventurous road trip/bachelor party in Spain learn some lessons about themselves and each other that will change them forever.”
Over the years, several Hindi movies have been released about friends going on memorable trips. While they all are unique in their own way, here’s a list that fans of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara should watch.
Dil Chahta Hai
Dil Chahta Hai is one of the first Bollywood movies to spark the craze of road trips among millennials. It stars Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna, and Saif Ali Khan in the lead roles. The movie also has Preity Zinta and Dimple Kapadia as supporting characters. It follows the story of three friends who go on a road trip to Goa, but little do they know that their lives will completely change as their vacation ends.
Dil Chahta Hai is available to stream on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
The 2013 movie Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani follows the story of four friends who go on a vacation to Manali, Himachal Pradesh. As the trip ends, they choose different paths in their lives. When they meet after eight years, everything has changed. The movie’s official synopsis reads, “On a trekking trip, an introvert falls for a charming ex-classmate, whose thirst for adventure drives them apart. Years later, their paths cross again.”
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is available on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Madgaon Express
Kunal Kemmu wrote and directed a new buddy movie titled Madgaon Express. The film received much praise from the audience for its unique theme and plot. Its plot revolves around three childhood friends who finally get to go on a trip to Goa together. However, with their involvement in a drug cartel, they find it difficult to get out of there.
The film is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
Karwaan
Irrfan Khan, Dulquer Salmaan, and Mithila Palkar joined hands in 2018 for a light-hearted comedy-drama, Karwaan. The feel-good movie has been cherished since its release. Much like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, the movie also has an emotional sequence that changes the views of its protagonist.
Karwaan is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
Uunchai
Sooraj Barjatya brought another feel-good movie to the silver screens in 2022. Similar to Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, it follows the story of three retired friends who trek to the Mount Everest base camp to fulfill their dying friend’s wish. Veteran actors Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, and Denny Denzongpa play pivotal roles in the movie. It also features Parineeti Chopra and Neena Gupta portraying supporting characters.
The movie is streaming on Zee5.
Go Goa Gone
The 2018 movie Go Goa Gone is still among viewers’ favorite Bollywood action comedy films. Directed by the duo Raj and DK, it is the first zombie movie made in India. Three friends go on a trip to Goa and attend a rave party on an island. They soon realize they are among the few humans left on the island.
Viewers can catch the movie on JioCinema, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, and Zee5.
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
The romantic comedy Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na showcases a beautiful love story between two best friends. While they have other people in their lives, they realize how they do not want to live without each other. Imran Khan and Genelia D’Souza play the two leads in the movie that tell the audience the importance of friendship.
Much like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, there are a number of Bollywood movies that celebrate friendship and are available to watch across different streaming platforms.
