From Deepika, Diana and Saif Ali Khan’s Cocktail to Amir, Sharman Joshi and R Madhavan’s 3 Idiots here are TOP 7 Iconic Trios of Bollywood that Continue to Live Rent-Free in our Minds

Cocktail to Dil Chahta Hai: TOP 7 Bollywood Films that Gifted Us Unforgettable Trios

There is something entirely magical about a group of three musketeers, and Bollywood has seemed to have tapped onto it to gift us unforgettable trios that live rent-free in our minds. Whether they are redefining friendship goals or getting themselves in messy love triangles, there are a few iconic trios that have shaped Bollywood today. Take a look:

Cocktail: Saif Ali Khan, Diana Penty and Deepika Padukone offered us a contemporary and urban look at friendships in Cocktail. While the love triangle between the trio stole the show, it was the strong bond between Diana Penty’s Meera and Deepika Padukone’s Veronica that anchored the plot.

Student Of The Year: Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra brought a rich, sophisticated and ultra- glam college rivalry to the fore in Student Of The Year. From a dramatic fallout to a nostalgic reunion, this iconic film featured all the elements of on-screen magic.

Dil Chahta Hai: Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan served us the blueprint of contemporary Bollywood friendships by offering a relatable and modern look at it, loaded with inside jokes, lighthearted moments and fights that only got them closer. They made taking a trip to Goa a mandatory bucket list item for an entire generation – and it worked!

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara: If Dil Chahta Hai went to Goa, these on-screen ‘mantal bwoys’ levelled up by taking a trip to Spain. Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol taught the audience to face their fears through adventure sports, and it nearly became a metaphor to fix our messy adult life.

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerjee in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai dominated the late 90s with friendship bands, GAP hoodies and cheesy gestures, only to highlight the comfort that friendship brings. They defined the classic ‘Pyaar Dosti Hain’ trope and left a footprint so strong that even the Gen-Z audience finds themselves going back to redefine the idea of ‘Pyaar Dosti Hain’.

Crew: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon made a unique addition to Bollywood’s trio hall of fame by leading an absolutely fun, chaotic and hilarious comedy heist film. From their sharp banter to survival-mode navigation, never once did they disappoint while breathing life into the plot.

3 Idiots: Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and R Madhavan came together to elevate the bar of friendship in Indian cinema through 3 Idiots, serving audiences countless memorable moments – from ‘Jaha panaa, tussi great ho’ to standing by each other during the most difficult moment of their lives.

Which of these trios tops your list of favourites?