Bromance Is Passe! 13 Delightful Films That Celebrate The Beauty Of Female Friendships

The age old saying that women are women¡¯s worst enemy holds no value in the present. Gone are the days when it was believed that women aren¡¯t capable of forming skin-deep friendships with their own gender. Just like bromances, sisterhood sagas have been a central theme in several movies.

Recently, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt took the internet by a storm after they announced an exciting collaboration. Joining hands with Farhan and Zoya Akhtar¡¯s Excel Entertainment, this trio will soon be seen in a road trip movie titled Jee Le Zaraa.

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However, this isn¡¯t the first film that will showcase the beauty of female friendships, there have been several movies in the past that depicted some memorable female bonds. Let¡¯s take a look at some of the iconic ones. Scroll!

1. Hustlers

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Robbing men and draining them of their money, Hustlers is the story of a newly-formed friendship between two women who try to help each other through ups and downs of life. Romana and Destiny together prove that a genuine bond of friendship trumps all.

2. Bridesmaids

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Instead of showcasing perfect relations, this movie is an honest take on adult female friendship. Starring Kristen Wiig in the lead, she helps in planning the wedding of her best friend Lillian (Maya Rudolph). Forming a gang with her other friends played by Rose Bryne and Mellisa McCarthy, this movie is a rollercoaster ride of superb comedy and heartwarming moments.

3. Pitch Perfect

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Bringing together different women who share a common passion for cappella. Anna Kendrick plays a loner musician who reluctantly finds her footing in the hilarious and wonderfully weird world of college acapella.

4. Beaches

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A list comprising movies about female friendships would be incomplete without this tearjerker. It revolves around two childhood friends who share a bond that withstands fights, career up-and-downs, and heartbreak.

5. Sex And The City

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The OG of all onscreen female friendships, Sex and the City was a cult show that was later turned into a movie which picks up four years after the series ended as Carrie prepares to finally marry Mr. Big and keeping her company are her three best friends - Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte.

6. The Sisterhood of Travelling Pants

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Based on a young adult book series, this movie follows a group of four friends that stay connected through a summer break by sharing a "magical" pair of jeans.

7. Dor

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Away from patriarchy and archaic societal norms, this movie narrates a story of two women who form a bond under the most unconventional circumstances. A Muslim woman Zeenat played by Gul Panag needs a letter from a Hindu widow Meera (Ayesha Takia) to free her husband from death row. It is a story of a woman¡¯s ultimate sacrifice for another woman. In return, Zeenat helps liberate Meera and turn her life around.

8. Aisha

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Call it a chick flick or an exaggerated version of a fashion overhaul, this movie sure showcased an endearing female friendship between the protagonist Aisha and her best friend Pinky. The girls sang, shopped, went on rafting trips, played dress up, and stayed by each other's side. Despite several ups and downs, their friendship only got stronger.

9. Lipstick Under My Burkha

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This was probably one of the most controversial films of recent times. The theme emphasized on how women face a lot of judgments from society and their own families. Not a conventional friendship movie, LUMB was more like four women fighting the society¡¯s patriarchal mindset together.

10. Angry Indian Goddesses

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A gang of seven women come together for one friend¡¯s wedding. During this trip, they rekindle their beautiful friendship by spending time together and fighting each other¡¯s battles. Instead of make-belief situations, this movie dabbled with real problems and things that truly matter. This movie endorsed the fact that not all women are jealous and envious of each other.

11. Veere Di Wedding

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The plot of the film revolves around four friends - Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Shikha Talsania and Swara Bhasker. They reunite after 10 years for Kalindi¡¯s (Kareena) wedding. Apart from celebrating the beauty of friendship, this film also showcases a journey of self-discovery for all four friends.

12. Queen

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Despite all the controversies of the lead actress, this movie was indeed an inspiring watch. When Rani gets dumped before the wedding, she goes on a journey of self-discovery. During this journey, she crosses paths with Vijaylaxmi, a stranger who teaches her invaluable lessons of life. The camaraderie between the two females is heartwarming.

When Vijaylaxmi says ¡®Vijay nai to kya hua, Vijaylaxmi to hai¡¯ , it showed the strong bond of these females. This film taught us that you don¡¯t need a man to validate your existence.

13. Someone Great

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Getting dumped is heartbreaking, but it sure hurts less when you're surrounded by your best friends. Before Jenny moves across the country to pursue her career, she and her closest friends embark on a wild night.