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India.com
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
22 Years Of Jhankaar Beats: How Bollywood Redefined Brotherhood Through Emotionally Rich Friendships
As Jhankaar Beats completes 22 years, it marks not just the anniversary of a cult classic, but also a pivotal moment in Bollywood's evolution—when male friendships moved beyond machismo and action into spaces of vulnerability, emotional honesty, and lifelong bonding. From the early 2000s onwards, a wave of films began exploring the depth, complexities, and quiet power of brotherhood through friendship. Here are five standout films that led this emotional revolution: Jhankaar Beats (2003) Directed by Sujoy Ghosh, this slice-of-life film broke the stereotype of the stoic male hero. It followed Deep and Rishi—two ad executives balancing work, crumbling marriages, and fatherhood—bonding over their shared love for R.D. Burman. Through music, laughter, and honest conversations, Jhankaar Beats portrayed friendship as therapy, capturing how male bonds can be messy, supportive, and emotionally rich. Even today, it resonates as a quiet anthem for friends who've held each other through life's chaos. Dil Chahta Hai (2001) This Farhan Akhtar directorial changed the language of urban male friendship in cinema. Akash, Sameer, and Sid were flawed, distinct, and didn't always agree—but their bond remained unbreakable. Whether dealing with heartbreak, ambition, or creative differences, the trio's journey showed that real brotherhood isn't about being the same—it's about showing up, even when it's hard. The film redefined friendship for an entire generation and remains a cultural touchstone. Rang De Basanti (2006) Friendship takes a radical turn in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Rang De Basanti. What starts as college camaraderie among DJ, Karan, Sukhi, Aslam, and others transforms into a passionate crusade for justice after a personal tragedy. Their collective grief becomes a powerful engine for activism, and their friendship evolves into a deeper sense of brotherhood—one rooted in shared pain, moral conviction, and sacrifice. Kai Po Che! (2013) Based on Chetan Bhagat's novel The 3 Mistakes of My Life, this Abhishek Kapoor film chronicled the friendship of Ishaan, Omi, and Govind amidst Gujarat's political and communal turbulence. The story revealed how ambition, religion, and betrayal can strain even the strongest friendships—but also how love, forgiveness, and shared history can sometimes offer redemption. Kai Po Che! portrayed brotherhood as fragile yet resilient, painting a realistic picture of how friendships endure—or don't—under pressure. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) Zoya Akhtar's road-trip drama turned a bachelor vacation into a soulful journey of healing, fear-conquering, and reconnection. Arjun, Kabir, and Imran, each battling inner conflicts, learn to confront their past, open up, and support each other's growth. Their bond strengthens not through shared jokes alone, but through emotional exposure and vulnerability. ZNMD redefined male friendship by proving that empathy and emotional courage are just as masculine as strength and success. A Legacy of Friendship That Lasts Each of these films—from Jhankaar Beats to ZNMD—paved the way for a more nuanced portrayal of male friendships in Indian cinema. They moved beyond the macho to explore emotional intimacy, forgiveness, loyalty, and growth. Whether through laughter or loss, fights or forgiveness, these stories remind us that the friends who walk beside us through life's toughest moments are more than friends — they're chosen family.
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Amit Sadh ‘got really mad' after director was rude to him, Rajkummar Rao, Sushant Singh on Kai Po Che set: I quit film
Actor Amit Sadh started his career with Kai Po Che. He was praised for his performance in the film and gained recognition in the industry. In a recent interview with Cyrus Broacha, Amit spoke about how he wanted to quit the film after just his first day on set, as the director was rude to him. (Also Read: Amit Sadh reacts to call for boycott on Pakistani artistes in India after Pahalgam attack: 'Country comes first' Amit recalled being very reactive and sensitive, and said, 'I got Kai Po Che and we went for the first reading. I think Gattoo (Abhishek Kapoor) had just received some bad news about an actress leaving the film, and he was a bit… whatever. So I, Sushant, and Rajkummar were reading, and I have an elder brother syndrome, a Godfather syndrome, and I'm very protective of the people around me. We were reading, and Gattoo must have been in a bad mood. He came up to us and said, 'What are you guys doing? There's no emotion in this.' I got really mad and asked him, 'How are you talking to us like that?' He said, 'This is how reading is done'.' He added, 'I came back home that day and said, 'I'm not going to do this film because Gattoo was rude to us,' and I quit the film. They tried casting someone else, and it didn't work out; they said, 'We want Amit back.' We bumped into each other a week later, and he asked me if I had other work or even a house or a car. I said no, and he said, 'Then why did you quit the film?'' He revealed that they later met and sorted out their differences. Amit also admitted that he used to have a very bad temper and was quite violent. Helmed by Abhishek Kapoor and produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur under UTV Motion Pictures, the sports drama was adapted from Chetan Bhagat's 2008 novel The 3 Mistakes of My Life. The film also marked Sushant Singh Rajput's Bollywood debut and featured Rajkummar Rao in a lead role. It received acclaim from both critics and audiences and became a commercial success. Amit will next be seen in the movie Pune Highway. Directed by Bugs Bhargava Krishna, the film also stars Jim Sarbh, Anuvab Pal, Manjari Fadnis, Ketaki Narayan, and Sudeep Modak. It premiered at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in 2024 and is scheduled to release in cinemas on May 23.
