Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani was a treat to watch. It was full of romance, groovy music, exotic locations, a star cast to die for, popular dance numbers, even an item number by Madhuri Dixit. The film was a really fresh take on the journey of 4 in their 20’s, in the span of 8 years. The film made us laugh, brought us to tears, and definitely gave us a different perspective of life.
One of the best coming-of-age movies you can find in Bollywood, ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ captures this young and restless generation, their idea of romance, their friendships, their dilemmas perfectly well. The honesty with which it is made is what makes it so heart-warming that it is impossible not to find yourself in one of those 4 characters in the film.
Here are 20 things ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ will teach you about love, life and friendships.
1. Being friends with backbenchers will make sure you don’t have any dull moment in life.
2. You’re not as boring as you think. You don’t have to drink alcohol, socialise, party hard and flirt at the drop of a hat to be cool.
3. Love isn’t always what you feel about someone. It is also how that someone makes you feel about yourself.
4. Some moments in life change you forever and stay close to your heart all your life.
5. You don’t have to be good at academics to be successful in life. Follow your true passion and you’ll have the time of your life.
6. Every group has that one friend who is always up for a fight! More than helping you out, they’ll be the ones putting you in ugly situations.
7. People who stick around with you when you’re not doing well in life are your real friends.
8. Spend more time with your family. You don’t know when your time together might end.
9. Your best friends will always have your back, come what may!
10. Celebrations are incomplete without your best friends by your side.
11. No matter how busy you may be in your life, never miss out on your friends. Without them, no success is worth it.
12. Let go. People who are meant to come back, will do. A heart-break shouldn’t mean the end of your life.
13. There’s nothing more fun than getting drunk with your best friends.
14. Sometimes, you do get all you want in life.
15. Sometimes in life, you have to give up one dream to pursue another. And for those things that actually matter, even the biggest sacrifices are worth it.
16. Some friendships are forever.
17. It’s okay, life moves on. And you find someone worth your love.
18. Travelling makes you fall in love – with yourself and with life!
19. Don’t get so involved in making a career that you forget to live!
20. All it takes is one small step to break off from the mundane and discover life.