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These unexpected friendships among creators have defied age barriers and challenged societal norms. That's precisely why they will always make us happy!
Start talking about friendship and our idea is usually Jay-Veeru (Sholay), Nick -Schmidt (New Girl), or Arya-Gendry (Game of Thrones). These are classic examples of people in the same circumstances ending up liking each other's company and becoming best of friends. While you can’t deny the beauty of this friendship, you also can’t deny how cliché and expected they were. While we love and admire what Schmidt and Winston were to Nick, it was his friendship with Tran, an elderly Asian man who never spoke, that truly mattered. The ease with which he opened up with Tran showed how one can find friendships in unexpected places, in Nick's case, a park. It’s not different for Arya, who, despite her initial hate for The Hound for killing her friend, ends up becoming his companion and friend.
For a relationship that is so sacred and often more important than any other in our lives, bonding with people we least expect could be the best way to describe what it truly means. Maybe that’s also why we love watching it happen to people we enjoy seeing on social media. Creators are known for sharing the most intimate moments of their lives online, including talking about people they love and admire. While they share a personal relationship with these individuals, we can’t help but see them as more than that, as friends. Through a series of posts or by making them part of their content, we are treated to some very wholesome moments that show just how important and fortunate it is to find friendships in the most unexpected people.
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Here are a few of our favourites
Siddharth Batra and his dadaji
Showing us how friendships can never be defined by age, Siddharth and his dadaji have been winning hearts. Be it doing challenges or trying out the wackiest fashion, this dynamic duo has captured the hearts of the internet. Fans can't get enough of their fun and unique bond!
Viraj Ghelani and his nani
Viraj and nani showed us just how fun it can be to be on the internet together. While nani decided to go out of her comfort zone and be a part of his storytelling, Viraj made sure to fulfil her dreams and make her meet the people she liked. Their bond was truly something we will never stop revisiting.
Suraj Kharaat and his grandmother
Their relationship is exactly what we see in any group of friends. Dressing up and imitating her is not disrespectful because of the way he does it; it's enjoyable. We wouldn't mind having a Friday plan with them.
Sameera Reddy and Manjri Varde
Debunking every evil mother-in-law and quiet daughter-in-law trope, Sameera and Manjiri are showing us what it looks like for some people. While they pull each other’s legs, they also make it a point to appreciate and celebrate each other.
Biji Basheer and her son
It's always heartwarming to witness a healthy parent-child relationship, and the bond that Biji shares with her son embodies that and more. Their relationship has the typical dynamics of a mother and son, but it is also infused with a beautiful friendship that makes you wish to have a similar connection in the future.
Roshni Bhatia and her son
One would expect a mom to face certain struggles with her grown-up son. The bond she shares with her son, Arjun, is evident in their shared travel experiences and fashion choices. They are showing us how children can be friends with their mothers, too!
Shivani Manchekar and Yash Mathadhikari
We all hope to marry our best friend, and if anyone asks why that is, the relationship between Shivani and Yash could be the perfect example why. A lot of roasts, fights and romance, this feels like the most wholesome friendship ever!
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Mayuresh Gujar
As someone whose content revolves around meeting new people, he ends up making many unexpected friends along the way. And none of them feel different or out of place. This could also be because of how open Mayuresh is with people.
Farah Khan and Dilip
The internet has grown to love this unexpected duo just like we were surprised to see Farah Khan start her vlogging channel. While it’s not surprising to see Farah Khan in her element, it’s the wit and jokes from Dilip that have made people fall in love with her channel. Their friendship truly resonates with the masses!
Who is your favourite unexpected friendship duo? Let us know in the comments below.
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