Remember that friend who knows your silence better than your words? The one who shows up without being called? Friendship like that deserves more than a simple "thanks" or "you're awesome." That's where shayari comes in—those beautiful poetic verses that capture what our hearts feel but our mouths struggle to say.
In this collection, you'll find over 200 friendship shayari in Hindi with English translations. Whether you're looking for something heart-touching to share with your best friend, funny verses to make them laugh, or words to heal a broken friendship, we've got you covered. These bilingual shayari work perfectly for WhatsApp status, Instagram captions, or that heartfelt message you've been meaning to send.
Let's explore the beautiful world of dosti shayari together.
What is Friendship Shayari? Understanding Dosti ke Jazbaat
Friendship shayari is poetic expression of all those emotions we feel for our friends—gratitude, loyalty, nostalgia, even heartbreak. It's more than just quotes; shayari follows rhythmic patterns and uses imagery that's deeply rooted in Hindi-Urdu literary tradition.
The Art of Shayari in Indian Culture
Shayari has been the soul of Indian emotional expression for centuries. Think of it as poetry that sings, even when spoken. The Urdu-Hindi tradition gave us a way to express complex feelings through simple, musical words. When you read good shayari aloud, there's a rhythm to it—like a heartbeat.
What makes shayari special is its use of metaphors. Instead of saying "my friend is always there," a shayari might say "साए की तरह साथ है यार मेरा" (my friend is with me like a shadow). That imagery hits different, doesn't it?
Why We Express Friendship Through Shayari
In Indian culture, friendships run deep. Your friends aren't just people you hang out with—they become your chosen family. But expressing these profound bonds can feel awkward. That's where shayari becomes our voice.
Shayari gives us permission to be emotional without feeling vulnerable. It wraps our feelings in beautiful language that feels cultural, appropriate, and authentic. When you share a friendship shayari, you're not just sending words—you're sharing centuries of emotional tradition.
Shayari vs Quotes vs Status: What's the Difference?
You might wonder: isn't shayari just fancy quotes? Not quite.
Shayari follows specific meter and rhyme schemes. It has musical quality and uses poetic devices. It's crafted to flow melodiously when read aloud. Example: "दोस्त वो नहीं जो मुश्किल में साथ दे, दोस्त वो है जो मुश्किल से पहले ही आ जाए।"
Quotes are direct statements without required poetic structure. They're straightforward: "A true friend is someone who accepts you as you are." Clear, simple, but not necessarily musical.
Status is modern, brief, social-media-friendly text. It can be shayari, quotes, or original thoughts. Format-wise, it's how you share content, not what you share.
All three have value, but shayari carries emotional and cultural weight that quotes and status alone can't match.
50+ Best Friendship Shayari in Hindi English (Most Popular)
Let's start with the classics—those timeless verses that capture universal friendship feelings. These are the shayari you'll want to save for special moments.
Classic Dosti Shayari Everyone Loves
1.
दोस्ती एक एहसास है, जो दिल में बसता है,
यह रिश्ता खून का नहीं, पर खून से बढ़कर है।
Dosti is a feeling that lives in the heart,
This bond isn't of blood, but greater than blood.
2.
सच्चे दोस्त वो नहीं जो हर वक्त साथ हों,
सच्चे दोस्त वो हैं जो ज़रूरत पर काम आएं।
True friends aren't those who are always around,
True friends are those who show up when needed.
3.
जिंदगी में दोस्त हो तो ऐसे,
जो आंसू पोंछे, मुस्कान की वजह बने।
Have friends in life like these,
Who wipe your tears and become your reason to smile.
4.
दोस्ती में कोई शर्त नहीं, कोई इनाम नहीं,
बस एक दूसरे का साथ और अटूट विश्वास होता है।
In friendship there's no condition, no reward,
Just each other's company and unbreakable trust.
5.
हर रंग में साथ देना ही दोस्ती नहीं,
बेरंग जिंदगी में रंग भरना असली दोस्ती है।
Supporting in every color isn't friendship,
Adding colors to a colorless life is true friendship.
6.
दोस्त वो धन है जो कभी कम नहीं होता,
दोस्त वो रिश्ता है जो कभी टूटता नहीं।
A friend is that wealth which never diminishes,
A friend is that bond which never breaks.
7.
किस्मत से मिलते हैं कुछ लोग जिंदगी में,
जो दोस्त बनकर खुदा की रहमत बन जाते हैं।
Some people meet by destiny in life,
Who become friends and turn into God's blessing.
8.
मुश्किलों में साथ देना तो फर्ज है दोस्ती का,
पर खुशियों में शामिल होना खूबसूरती है दोस्ती की।
Standing together in difficulties is friendship's duty,
But joining in happiness is friendship's beauty.
9.
यारों की यारी रहे सलामत,
इस दुनिया में बस यही है कीमत।
May the bond of friends remain safe,
In this world, only this has true worth.
10.
दोस्ती वो है जहां कोई शिकायत नहीं,
बस मोहब्बत है, इज्जत है, और सच्ची नीयत है।
Friendship is where there's no complaint,
Just love, respect, and true intention.
Heart Touching 2 Line Friendship Shayari
Sometimes two lines say everything that needs to be said. These couplets pack powerful emotions in minimal words—perfect for your WhatsApp status or when you want to quickly remind your friend what they mean to you.
1.
दोस्त मेरे लाख हों, पर तुम जैसा कोई नहीं,
हर दर्द में साथ हो तुम, ऐसा यार कोई नहीं।
I may have thousands of friends, but none like you,
You're with me in every pain, no friend compares to you.
2.
तेरी दोस्ती मेरी जान है, तेरा साथ मेरी पहचान है,
तू है तो मैं हूं, यही तो असली इंसान है।
Your friendship is my life, your company is my identity,
If you exist, I exist—this is true humanity.
3.
साए की तरह साथ है दोस्त मेरा,
हर मोड़ पर मिल जाता है यार मेरा।
My friend is with me like a shadow,
My buddy finds me at every turn.
4.
दोस्ती में वफा हो तो हर रिश्ता सजता है,
जो यार सच्चा हो, वो हमेशा के लिए रहता है।
When there's loyalty in friendship, every relation blooms,
A friend who's true, stays forever.
5.
खुशनसीब हूं मैं कि तुम जैसा दोस्त मिला,
तेरी यारी में मुझे जीने का असली मतलब मिला।
I'm fortunate to have a friend like you,
In your friendship, I found the real meaning of living.
6.
रिश्तों की भीड़ में तेरी दोस्ती अलग है,
तू मेरी जिंदगी का सबसे खूबसूरत सफर है।
In the crowd of relationships, your friendship stands apart,
You're the most beautiful journey of my life.
7.
कभी दूर हो जाऊं तो भूल मत जाना,
मेरी हर दुआ में तेरा नाम आता रहेगा।
If I ever go far away, don't forget me,
Your name will always be in my prayers.
8.
जिंदगी का सफर हो तुम्हारे साथ,
हर मुश्किल आसान हो, हर गम हो खलास।
May life's journey be with you,
Every difficulty becomes easy, every sorrow disappears.
9.
दोस्त होना आसान है पर दोस्ती निभाना मुश्किल,
तूने ये मुश्किल को आसान बना दिया।
Being a friend is easy but maintaining friendship is hard,
You made this difficult thing easy.
10.
तू है तो सब है, तू नहीं तो कुछ नहीं,
दोस्ती तेरी ही मेरी जिंदगी की रौनक है।
If you're there, everything exists; if you're not, nothing does,
Your friendship alone is the light of my life.
11.
वक्त चाहे कितना भी बदल जाए,
तेरी मेरी दोस्ती हमेशा यूं ही रहे।
No matter how much time changes,
May our friendship always remain like this.
12.
हम दो दिल हैं जो साथ धड़कते हैं,
दोस्ती के इस बंधन में हम साथ जीते हैं।
We are two hearts that beat together,
In this bond of friendship, we live together.
13.
दोस्ती का मतलब है बेशर्त प्यार,
न कोई झूठ, न कोई तकरार।
Friendship means unconditional love,
No lies, no arguments.
14.
जब तक हो सांसें, तब तक हो तू,
दोस्ती यही दुआ है मेरी, हमेशा रहे यूं ही तू।
As long as I breathe, may you be there,
This is my prayer for friendship, may you always remain so.
15.
तेरे बिना अधूरी है ये दास्तां मेरी,
दोस्त तू ही तो पूरी करता है कहानी मेरी।
Without you, my story is incomplete,
Friend, only you complete my tale.
4 Line Deep Friendship Shayari
When two lines aren't enough to express what you feel, these four-line shayari give you space to dive deeper into your emotions.
1.
दोस्ती वो रिश्ता है जो दिल से निभाया जाता है,
जहां हर गम बांटा जाता है, हर खुशी मनाया जाता है,
कोई फासला नहीं आ सकता दोस्ती के बीच,
क्योंकि ये रिश्ता दिल में बसाया जाता है।
Friendship is that bond lived from the heart,
Where every sorrow is shared, every joy celebrated,
No distance can come between friendship,
Because this bond is settled in the heart.
2.
हजारों में एक मिलता है सच्चा यार,
जो निभाए हर रिश्ते का प्यार,
न कोई स्वार्थ, न कोई अहसान का बोझ,
बस साथ हो हर मोड़ पर बेशुमार।
One true friend is found among thousands,
Who fulfills every relationship with love,
No selfishness, no burden of favor,
Just be there at every turn, countless times.
3.
तेरे साथ बिताए पल मेरी जिंदगी के खजाने हैं,
तेरी हंसी में मेरे दुख के तराने हैं,
जब भी याद आता है तेरा साथ,
दिल कहता है ये रिश्ते अनमोल खजाने हैं।
Moments spent with you are the treasures of my life,
In your laughter are the melodies of my sorrows,
Whenever I remember your company,
My heart says these bonds are priceless treasures.
4.
दोस्ती सिर्फ एक लफ्ज नहीं, ये एक जज्बात है,
जहां हर एहसास सच्चा, हर वादा पक्का होता है,
दोस्त मिलते हैं तो जिंदगी में रौनक आ जाती है,
यारों का साथ होता है तो हर मुश्किल आसान हो जाती है।
Friendship isn't just a word, it's an emotion,
Where every feeling is true, every promise is firm,
When friends are found, life gets its charm,
When buddies are together, every difficulty becomes easy.
5.
सुना है रिश्ते खून के होते हैं अहम,
पर दोस्ती का रिश्ता खून से भी बढ़कर है हम,
चुना है हमने एक दूसरे को दिल से,
ये बंधन नहीं टूटता किसी गम से।
I've heard blood relations are important,
But the bond of friendship is even greater than blood for us,
We've chosen each other from the heart,
This tie doesn't break with any sorrow.
6.
जब अकेला महसूस करूं, तेरी याद आती है,
जब उदास होता हूं, तेरी हंसी याद आती है,
ये दोस्ती नहीं, तू मेरा सहारा है,
तेरे बिना मेरी जिंदगी अधूरी है, यही सच्चा इकरार है।
When I feel alone, I remember you,
When I'm sad, I remember your laughter,
This isn't just friendship, you're my support,
Without you my life is incomplete, this is my true confession.
7.
यारों संग बिताए पल कभी भूलते नहीं,
दोस्ती के रंग चाहे वक्त के साथ फीके पड़ जाएं पर मिटते नहीं,
हर मुसीबत में, हर खुशी में यार साथ देते हैं,
सच्चे दोस्त कभी भुलाए जाते नहीं।
Moments spent with friends are never forgotten,
The colors of friendship may fade with time but never erase,
In every difficulty, in every happiness, friends support you,
True friends are never forgotten.
8.
जिंदगी में अगर कुछ सच्चा है तो वो दोस्ती है,
जो रिश्ता दिल से निभाया जाए वो यारी है,
दुनिया की हर चीज बदल सकती है,
पर सच्चे दोस्त का साथ अटूट कड़ी है।
If there's anything true in life, it's friendship,
The bond lived from the heart is true companionship,
Everything in the world can change,
But a true friend's company is an unbreakable link.

Emotional Friendship Shayari for Your True Best Friend
Some friendships go beyond the surface. These are the friends who know your deepest secrets, who've seen you at your worst and still love you. For those soul-level connections, here are shayari that express what words alone can't.
Heart Touching Shayari for Lifelong Friends
1.
तू मेरी जिंदगी का वो हिस्सा है,
जिसके बिना मेरा वजूद अधूरा है,
हर खुशी में तू साथ है, हर गम में तेरा सहारा है,
दोस्त नहीं, तू मेरा परिवार है।
You're that part of my life,
Without which my existence is incomplete,
In every joy you're with me, in every sorrow you're my support,
Not a friend, you're my family.
2.
लाखों में कोई एक होता है जो दिल को समझे,
तेरे जैसा यार मुझे मिला जो हर हाल में साथ दे,
कभी बोले बिना समझ जाए मेरी खामोशी को,
ऐसी दोस्ती है तेरी, जो हर ज़ख्म को सहे।
Among lakhs there's one who understands the heart,
I found a friend like you who stands with me in every situation,
Who understands my silence without words,
Such is your friendship, which bears every wound.
3.
तेरे बिना जिंदगी वीरान सी लगती है,
हर बात अधूरी, हर खुशी बेमानी सी लगती है,
तू है तो मैं हूं, ये सच्चाई है,
तेरी दोस्ती मेरी जिंदगी की रवानी है।
Without you, life feels deserted,
Every conversation incomplete, every joy meaningless,
If you exist, I exist—this is the truth,
Your friendship is the flow of my life.
4.
दिल की बातें जो किसी से न कह सके,
वो बातें तुझसे बिना कहे भी समझ गया तू,
ये रिश्ता नहीं, ये तो दो आत्माओं का मिलन है,
दोस्त नहीं, तू तो मेरा आइना है।
Things of the heart that I couldn't tell anyone,
You understood those things even without my saying,
This isn't a relationship, it's the union of two souls,
Not a friend, you're my mirror.
5.
जब हर कोई छोड़ के चला गया,
तू ही तो था जो मेरे साथ खड़ा रहा,
तेरी वफा को सलाम है मेरी तरफ से,
जिंदगी भर का साथ निभाने का शुक्रिया है।
When everyone left and went away,
You were the one who stood by me,
Salute to your loyalty from my side,
Thanks for companionship of a lifetime.
6.
कभी रूठा तो तूने मनाया,
कभी टूटा तो तूने संभाला,
हर पल में तू साथ रहा मेरे,
तेरे जैसा यार नहीं, ये तो खुदा ने भेज दिया सहारा।
When I sulked, you convinced me,
When I broke, you held me together,
Every moment you stayed with me,
There's no friend like you, God sent you as support.
7.
तेरी यारी में मैंने जीना सीखा,
तेरे साथ में मैंने हंसना सीखा,
जब भी अकेला महसूस करता हूं,
तेरी बातों में खो जाता हूं, ये मैंने तुझसे सीखा।
In your friendship I learned to live,
With you I learned to laugh,
Whenever I feel alone,
I get lost in your words, this I learned from you.
8.
मेरी खुशियों का तू कारण है,
मेरी परेशानियों का तू हल है,
दोस्त नहीं तू, मेरी जिंदगी का मकसद है,
तेरे बिना सब कुछ अधूरा और बेहाल है।
You're the reason for my happiness,
You're the solution to my problems,
You're not a friend, you're the purpose of my life,
Without you everything is incomplete and helpless.
Shayari for Friends Who Are Like Family
1.
खून से नहीं, दिल से जुड़े हैं हम,
चुना है एक दूसरे को, ये रिश्ता दिल से बना है,
परिवार मिला है जन्म से, पर दोस्त चुने हैं हमने,
और तू तो परिवार से भी बढ़कर बन गया है।
We're connected not by blood, but by heart,
We chose each other, this bond is made from the heart,
Family came from birth, but we chose friends,
And you've become even more than family.
2.
रिश्ते तो बहुत हैं इस दुनिया में,
पर तेरी दोस्ती घर जैसी है,
हर मुसीबत में पनाह देती है,
तू दोस्त नहीं, अपने जैसा है।
There are many relationships in this world,
But your friendship is like home,
It gives shelter in every difficulty,
You're not a friend, you're like family.
3.
भाई से बढ़कर है तेरी यारी,
बहन से बढ़कर है तेरी सच्चाई,
तू नहीं है खून का रिश्ता पर दिल का है,
और दिल के रिश्ते सबसे गहराई में बसे होते हैं।
Your friendship is greater than a brother's,
Your truth is greater than a sister's,
You're not a blood relation but of the heart,
And heart relations settle in the deepest places.
4.
घर से दूर जब भी जाता हूं,
तेरे पास आकर घर जैसा महसूस करता हूं,
ये दोस्ती नहीं, ये तो एक रिश्ता है जो दिल से बना है,
तू मेरा चुना हुआ परिवार है।
Whenever I go away from home,
Coming to you feels like home,
This isn't just friendship, it's a bond made from the heart,
You're my chosen family.
5.
परिवार मिलता है किस्मत से,
लेकिन दोस्त चुनते हैं हम अपनी मर्जी से,
और जब दोस्त परिवार बन जाए,
तो समझ लो ये रिश्ता अनमोल है हर सूरत से।
Family comes by fate,
But we choose friends by our will,
And when friend becomes family,
Understand this bond is priceless in every way.
Thank You Shayari for Best Friend
1.
शुक्रिया तेरा कि तूने मुझे समझा,
जब दुनिया ने मुझे गलत समझा,
तेरी दोस्ती के लिए शब्द कम हैं,
बस इतना कह सकता हूं - तेरा साथ मेरी जिंदगी का तोहफा है।
Thank you for understanding me,
When the world misunderstood me,
Words are less for your friendship,
I can only say - your company is my life's gift.
2.
हर पल में तेरा साथ रहा,
हर मुश्किल में तू सहारा बना,
शुक्रगुजार हूं मैं तेरा,
तूने मुझे जिंदगी जीना सिखाया।
Every moment you were with me,
In every difficulty you became support,
I'm grateful to you,
You taught me how to live life.
3.
धन्यवाद तेरा कि तू मेरी जिंदगी में आया,
अंधेरों में रोशनी का सहारा बन कर आया,
तेरे बिना अधूरी थी ये कहानी मेरी,
तूने पूरा किया, इसीलिए शुक्रिया है यारी तेरी।
Thank you for coming into my life,
You came as a light in the darkness,
Without you this story of mine was incomplete,
You completed it, that's why thanks for your friendship.
4.
जब सब ने मुझे अकेला छोड़ दिया,
तू ही था जो मेरे साथ खड़ा रहा,
शुक्रिया तेरी वफादारी का,
तूने साबित किया कि दोस्ती क्या होती है।
When everyone left me alone,
You were the one who stood with me,
Thanks for your loyalty,
You proved what friendship is.
5.
तेरे जैसा दोस्त मिलना मेरी किस्मत है,
तेरी दोस्ती मेरी सबसे बड़ी दौलत है,
शुक्रगुजार हूं मैं हर पल के लिए,
जो तूने मेरे साथ बिताए हैं, वो अनमोल लम्हे हैं।
Getting a friend like you is my fortune,
Your friendship is my greatest wealth,
I'm grateful for every moment,
That you spent with me, those are priceless moments.
Funny Friendship Shayari Hindi English Mix
Not every friendship moment needs deep emotions. Sometimes the best memories are the silly ones—the inside jokes, the friendly roasting, the late-night conversations about nothing. Here's to laughter with friends.
Hilarious Dosti Shayari to Make Your Friend Laugh
1.
दोस्ती में सब चलता है,
मेरा खाना भी तेरा, तेरा पैसा भी मेरा,
ये है असली यारी जहां कुछ भी अपना नहीं,
और फिर भी सब अपना सा लगता है!
Everything goes in friendship,
My food is yours, your money is mine,
This is real friendship where nothing is ours,
And yet everything feels like ours!
2.
तेरे बिना बोर होता हूं मैं,
तेरे साथ और भी बोर होता हूं,
फिर भी तेरे साथ ही वक्त गुजारना चाहता हूं,
क्योंकि ये बोरियत भी मजेदार होती है!
Without you I get bored,
With you I get even more bored,
Still I want to spend time with you,
Because even this boredom is fun!
3.
दोस्त वो है जो तेरे आगे-पीछे घूमे,
पर यहां तो उल्टा है, मैं तेरे पीछे घूम रहा हूं,
तू क्या खिलाएगा आज ये पूछने!
A friend is one who roams around you,
But here it's opposite, I'm roaming behind you,
To ask what you'll feed me today!
4.
जब भी मिलते हैं हम,
बस हंसी-मजाक ही चलता है,
बाकी तो दुनिया गंभीर हो गई,
हम अभी भी बच्चे ही हैं, बस चेहरे बड़े हो गए!
Whenever we meet,
Only laughter and jokes happen,
The rest of the world has become serious,
We're still kids, just our faces grew up!
5.
दोस्ती की परिभाषा: जहां सब फ्री चले,
तेरा खाना, तेरी बाइक, तेरा WiFi,
तेरा घर हमारा अड्डा, तेरी मम्मी हमारी मम्मी,
और सबसे बड़ी बात - तेरा दुख हमारा, पर तेरा पैसा भी हमारा!
Definition of friendship: where everything is free,
Your food, your bike, your WiFi,
Your house our hangout spot, your mom our mom,
And biggest thing - your sorrow is ours, but your money is also ours!
6.
सच्चा दोस्त वो है जो तुझे गाली दे और फिर हंसे,
और तू भी गाली देके हंसे,
और लोग सोचें कि लड़ाई हो रही है,
पर हम जानते हैं - ये तो प्यार है!
A true friend is one who abuses you and laughs,
And you also abuse and laugh,
And people think there's a fight,
But we know - this is love!
7.
मेरा दोस्त इतना कंजूस है,
कि उसका दिल भी discount पर मिला होगा,
पर फिर भी यार है मेरा,
क्योंकि उसकी कंजूसी में भी प्यार दिखता है!
My friend is so stingy,
His heart must have been on discount too,
But still he's my buddy,
Because even in his stinginess love shows!
8.
दोस्ती का फायदा: अकेले में लोग पागल समझते हैं,
साथ में दो पागल मिल जाएं तो दोस्त बन जाते हैं!
Benefit of friendship: alone people think you're crazy,
Together two crazies meet and become friends!
9.
तू मेरे साथ है तो मुझे कुछ नहीं चाहिए,
बस तेरी जेब में पैसे होने चाहिए!
यही तो है सच्ची दोस्ती का इजहार,
पैसे तेरे, खर्च हमारे, और हंसी सबकी बेशुमार!
If you're with me I need nothing,
Just there should be money in your pocket!
This is the expression of true friendship,
Money yours, spending ours, and laughter countless!
10.
हम दोनों की दोस्ती का राज:
मैं पागल, तू और भी ज्यादा,
जब मिलते हैं तो दुनिया को लगता है,
भाग जाओ, ये दोनों आ गए!
The secret of our friendship:
I'm crazy, you're even more,
When we meet, the world thinks,
Run away, these two have arrived!
Teasing Shayari for Best Friends (प्यार भरी नोकझोंक)
1.
तेरे साथ की नोकझोंक भी प्यारी लगती है,
तेरी हर बेइज्जती भी यादगार लगती है,
क्योंकि जानता हूं मैं, तेरी हर मस्ती में प्यार है,
और इसी प्यार भरी लड़ाई में हमारी यारी का असली रंग है!
Even banter with you feels lovely,
Every insult from you feels memorable,
Because I know, in your every mischief is love,
And in this loving fight is the real color of our friendship!
2.
तू कहता है मैं बुद्धू हूं,
मैं कहता हूं तू उससे भी बड़ा,
पर बात यहीं खत्म नहीं होती,
क्योंकि हम दोनों को पता है - हम दोनों perfect हैं!
You say I'm a fool,
I say you're bigger than that,
But it doesn't end here,
Because we both know - we're both perfect!
3.
दोस्ती में थोड़ी बहुत मार-पीट चलती रहती है,
थोड़ी-बहुत गाली-गलौज भी चलती रहती है,
पर जब कोई और तुझे कुछ कहे,
तो मैं पहला हूं जो तेरे लिए लड़ने खड़ा हो जाता है!
In friendship there's a bit of fighting,
A bit of abusing also goes on,
But when someone else says something to you,
I'm the first to stand up to fight for you!
Sad & Broken Friendship Shayari Hindi English
Not every friendship story has a happy ending. Distance, misunderstandings, or just growing apart—it all hurts. If you're healing from a friendship that changed or ended, these shayari might give voice to what you feel.
Heart Breaking Shayari for Lost Friendships
1.
वो दोस्ती कहां गई जो कभी अटूट थी,
वो यारी कहां गई जो कभी मजबूत थी,
वक्त ने बदल दिया सब कुछ,
अब बस यादें हैं, जो कभी मधुर और सुंदर थी।
Where did that friendship go that was once unbreakable,
Where did that companionship go that was once strong,
Time changed everything,
Now only memories remain, which were once sweet and beautiful.
2.
कभी तू मेरा सब कुछ था,
अब एक अजनबी सा हो गया है,
दोस्ती टूटने का दर्द वो है,
जो दिल में हमेशा के लिए बस गया है।
Once you were my everything,
Now you've become like a stranger,
The pain of broken friendship is that,
Which has settled in the heart forever.
3.
हम साथ थे, खुश थे, मस्त थे,
पर फिर न जाने क्या हो गया,
दूरियां बढ़ गईं, बातें कम हो गईं,
जो रिश्ता पक्का था, वो अचानक टूट गया।
We were together, happy, carefree,
But then who knows what happened,
Distances grew, conversations reduced,
The bond that was firm, suddenly broke.
4.
जिस दोस्त पर था पूरा भरोसा,
उसी ने दिया धोखा,
दर्द तो हर जगह मिलता है,
पर यारी में दर्द सबसे गहरा धोखा।
The friend I trusted completely,
That same one betrayed me,
Pain is found everywhere,
But pain in friendship is the deepest betrayal.
5.
याद आती है वो बातें, वो हंसी,
वो लड़ाई, वो मस्ती,
पर अब सब बदल गया है,
तू कहीं और है, और मैं यहां अकेला हूं, बस खुद से लड़ रहा हूं।
I remember those conversations, that laughter,
Those fights, that fun,
But now everything has changed,
You're somewhere else, and I'm here alone, just fighting with myself.
6.
टूटे हुए रिश्ते का दर्द समझेगा वो,
जिसका कोई करीबी दोस्त दूर हो गया हो,
खून के रिश्ते टूटते हैं तो दर्द होता है,
पर दिल के रिश्ते टूटें तो ज़िंदगी अधूरी हो जाती है।
One will understand the pain of a broken relationship,
Whose close friend has gone far,
When blood relations break there's pain,
But when heart relations break, life becomes incomplete.
Missing Friend Shayari (Distance & Separation)
1.
दूर हो गए तुम, पर यादें साथ हैं,
हर पल तुम्हारी कमी महसूस होती है,
जब भी अकेला होता हूं,
तेरी बातें, तेरी हंसी याद आती है।
You've gone far, but memories are with me,
Every moment I feel your absence,
Whenever I'm alone,
Your words, your laughter come to mind.
2.
मीलों दूर है तू, पर दिल के पास है,
फासले हैं शारीरिक, पर रिश्ता खास है,
चाहे कितनी भी दूरी हो,
तेरी यारी मेरे साथ हमेशा बास है।
You're miles away, but close to my heart,
Distances are physical, but the bond is special,
No matter how much distance there is,
Your friendship always dwells with me.
3.
जब से तू गया है, सब सूना सा लगता है,
हर जगह तेरी कमी खलती है,
काश! तू पास होता,
तो ज़िंदगी फिर से रंगीन होती है।
Since you left, everything feels empty,
Everywhere I miss you,
I wish you were near,
Then life would be colorful again.
4.
तेरे बिना हर त्यौहार अधूरा है,
हर खुशी का पल बेरंग है,
दूरियां मिटा नहीं सकती यारी को,
पर तेरी कमी दिल में हमेशा रहती है।
Without you every festival is incomplete,
Every happy moment is colorless,
Distance can't erase friendship,
But your absence always remains in the heart.
5.
आज फिर याद आया तू,
वो पुरानी यादें, वो साथ बिताए पल,
दूर होकर भी दिल के पास है तू,
मिलने की आस है, मिलने का इंतजार है।
Today I remembered you again,
Those old memories, those moments spent together,
Even being far you're close to my heart,
There's hope of meeting, waiting to meet.
Betrayal in Friendship Shayari
1.
जिस पर आंख बंद करके भरोसा किया,
उसी ने पीठ पीछे वार किया,
दोस्ती में धोखा सबसे बड़ा ज़ख्म है,
जो कभी भी पूरी तरह भरता नहीं है।
The one I trusted blindly,
That same one stabbed me in the back,
Betrayal in friendship is the biggest wound,
Which never completely heals.
2.
सोचा था तू साथ रहेगा हमेशा,
पर तूने अकेला छोड़ दिया,
वफादारी की उम्मीद थी तुझसे,
पर तूने धोखा दे दिया।
I thought you'd stay forever,
But you left me alone,
I expected loyalty from you,
But you betrayed me.
3.
सच्ची दोस्ती में धोखा नहीं होता,
पर तूने साबित कर दिया कि ये झूठ है,
अब विश्वास टूट गया है,
और टूटा हुआ विश्वास कभी वापस नहीं आता है।
In true friendship there's no betrayal,
But you proved this is a lie,
Now trust is broken,
And broken trust never comes back.

Friendship Shayari for Special Occasions
Some moments deserve special words—birthdays, Friendship Day, New Year. Here are shayari tailored for those celebrations.
Friendship Day Shayari Hindi English
1.
फ्रेंडशिप डे की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं,
तेरी दोस्ती मेरी ज़िंदगी की सबसे बड़ी खुशी है,
आज का दिन खास है, क्योंकि ये तेरे लिए है,
मेरे प्यारे दोस्त, तू हमेशा मेरे साथ रहे, यही दुआ है।
Happy Friendship Day,
Your friendship is the greatest joy of my life,
Today is special because it's for you,
My dear friend, may you always be with me, this is my prayer.
2.
दोस्ती का त्यौहार आया है,
यारों की यारी मनाने का वक्त है,
तेरे जैसा दोस्त पाकर खुशनसीब हूं मैं,
आज के दिन तुझे याद दिलाना चाहता हूं - तू बहुत खास है!
The festival of friendship has arrived,
It's time to celebrate the bond of friends,
I'm fortunate to have a friend like you,
Today I want to remind you - you're very special!
3.
Friendship Day पर ये वादा है,
हमेशा साथ रहेंगे हम,
तेरी खुशी मेरी खुशी, तेरा गम मेरा गम,
ये यारी अटूट रहे, बस यही दुआ है हम।
On Friendship Day this is the promise,
We'll always be together,
Your happiness is my happiness, your sorrow is my sorrow,
May this friendship remain unbreakable, this is our prayer.
4.
आज का दिन सिर्फ एक दिन नहीं,
ये हमारी दोस्ती का जश्न है,
तुझसे मिलकर मेरी ज़िंदगी में रौनक आई,
Happy Friendship Day मेरे यार, तू मेरी ताकत है!
Today is not just a day,
It's the celebration of our friendship,
Meeting you brought light to my life,
Happy Friendship Day my friend, you're my strength!
Birthday Shayari for Best Friend
1.
जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं मेरे यार,
तू हमेशा खुश रहे, यही है दुआ मेरी,
तेरी हंसी बरकरार रहे, तेरे सपने पूरे हों,
तेरे जीवन में आए खुशियों की बहार!
Heartfelt birthday wishes my friend,
May you always be happy, this is my prayer,
May your laughter remain, may your dreams come true,
May spring of happiness come to your life!
2.
आज तेरा जन्मदिन है, और मैं चाहता हूं,
तू हर खुशी पाए, हर दुख से दूर रहे,
तेरे जैसा दोस्त पाना मेरी किस्मत है,
जन्मदिन मुबारक हो, हमेशा मुस्कुराता रहे!
Today is your birthday, and I wish,
You get every happiness, stay away from every sorrow,
Getting a friend like you is my fortune,
Happy birthday, keep smiling always!
3.
तेरे जन्मदिन पर ये दुआ है,
खुदा तुझे हर खुशी दे,
तू जो चाहे वो मिले तुझे,
और हमारी दोस्ती यूं ही बनी रहे!
On your birthday this is the prayer,
May God give you every happiness,
May you get what you want,
And may our friendship remain like this!
New Year Shayari for Friends
1.
नया साल आया है, नई उम्मीदें लाया है,
इस नए साल में हमारी दोस्ती और गहरी हो,
तेरे सपने पूरे हों, मेरा साथ हमेशा रहे,
Happy New Year मेरे यार, साथ में हर मंजिल तय करें!
New year has come, brought new hopes,
In this new year may our friendship deepen,
May your dreams come true, may I always be with you,
Happy New Year my friend, let's achieve every destination together!
2.
नए साल में ये दुआ है मेरी,
हम हमेशा साथ रहें, यारी ये बनी रहे,
जो खुशियां तुझे मिलें, वो मुझे भी मिलें,
Happy New Year दोस्त, हमारी दोस्ती अमर रहे!
In the new year this is my prayer,
May we always be together, may this friendship remain,
The happiness you get, may I also get,
Happy New Year friend, may our friendship be immortal!
Friendship Shayari by Relationship Type
Different friendships have different flavors. The friend you've known since childhood hits different than your college buddy. Let's celebrate each type.
Childhood Friend Shayari (बचपन के यार)
1.
बचपन की यादें, वो मस्ती के दिन,
तेरे साथ बिताए पल अनमोल थे,
आज भी जब याद आती है वो बातें,
दिल खुश हो जाता है, वो दिन सुनहरे थे।
Childhood memories, those days of fun,
Moments spent with you were priceless,
Even today when I remember those things,
Heart becomes happy, those days were golden.
2.
स्कूल की वो बेंच, वो मस्ती भरे दिन,
तेरे साथ की हर शरारत याद है,
बचपन का यार तू, आज भी दिल के पास है,
दूरियां चाहे कितनी भी हों, तेरी याद हमेशा साथ है।
That school bench, those fun-filled days,
Every mischief with you is remembered,
You're my childhood friend, still close to heart,
No matter how much distance, your memory is always with me.
3.
बचपन में तेरे साथ खेले वो खेल,
वो हंसी-मजाक, वो प्यारी सी नोकझोंक,
आज भी याद है हर बात,
तू मेरा पहला यार है, और सबसे खास दोस्त है।
Those games played with you in childhood,
That laughter, those lovely banters,
Even today every thing is remembered,
You're my first friend, and most special friend.
School/College Friends Shayari
1.
कॉलेज की वो रातें, वो देर तक की बातें,
तेरे साथ की हर मस्ती यादगार है,
आज भी जब मिलते हैं हम,
वही पुराना अंदाज़ है, वही यारी है।
Those college nights, those late-night talks,
Every fun with you is memorable,
Even today when we meet,
The same old style is there, the same friendship is there.
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स्कूल के दिनों में बनी यारी,
आज भी उतनी ही गहरी है,
तेरे साथ बिताए वो पल,
मेरी जिंदगी के सबसे सुनहरे पल हैं।
The friendship made in school days,
Is still as deep today,
Those moments spent with you,
Are the most golden moments of my life.
Long Distance Friendship Shayari
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मीलों दूर होकर भी दिल के पास है तू,
फासले कम नहीं कर सके हमारी यारी को,
चाहे कितनी भी दूरी हो,
तेरी दोस्ती मेरे दिल में बसी हुई है।
Even being miles away you're close to my heart,
Distances couldn't reduce our friendship,
No matter how much distance there is,
Your friendship is settled in my heart.
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दूर हो तुम, पर याद हमेशा आती है,
हर खुशी और गम में तुम्हारी कमी खलती है,
Video call पर मिलते हैं हम,
पर वो पुरानी मुलाकात की बात ही कुछ और है।
You're far, but I always remember you,
In every joy and sorrow I miss you,
We meet on video call,
But that old in-person meeting is something else.
3.
समय और दूरी कुछ नहीं बदल सकती,
सच्ची दोस्ती तो हमेशा कायम रहती है,
भले ही महीनों बात न हो,
पर जब बात होती है, वही पुराना प्यार दिखता है।
Time and distance can't change anything,
True friendship always remains intact,
Even if we don't talk for months,
But when we talk, the same old love shows.
How to Write Your Own Friendship Shayari (Step-by-Step Guide)
Ready to create something personal? Writing your own shayari might seem intimidating, but it's actually simpler than you think. Let me walk you through it.
Understanding Basic Shayari Structure
Shayari traditionally follows a meter (beher) and rhyme scheme (qaafiya). Don't worry—you don't need to be a professional poet. Even simple couplets with basic rhyming can be powerful.
The most common structure is a two-line verse where both lines rhyme at the end. Example:
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Line 1 ends with: साथ (saath)
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Line 2 ends with: हाथ (haath)
The beauty is in expressing genuine emotion with rhythm.
5 Simple Steps to Create Heartfelt Friendship Shayari
Step 1: Choose Your Emotion What do you want to express? Gratitude? Nostalgia? Joy? Start with one clear feeling.
Step 2: Pick Rhyming Words Write down Hindi words that rhyme:
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दोस्त (dost) rhymes with पोस्ट (post)
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यार (yaar) rhymes with प्यार (pyaar), इंतज़ार (intezaar)
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साथ (saath) rhymes with हाथ (haath), बात (baat)
Step 3: Create Your First Line Start naturally. Example: "तेरे बिना अधूरी है ज़िंदगी मेरी"
Step 4: Complete with Rhyming Second Line Now add a line that rhymes and completes the thought: "तेरे साथ पूरी होती है हर कहानी मेरी"
Step 5: Read Aloud and Refine Say it out loud. Does it flow? Does it sound musical? If not, adjust words until it feels right.
Example Practice: Before: "You are my best friend always there for me" After: "तू है मेरा सहारा हर पल, / तेरे बिना अधूरा है ये दिल"
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake 1: Forcing words just to rhyme—this breaks the natural flow. Mistake 2: Being too complex—simple emotions expressed simply work best. Mistake 3: Forgetting the feeling—shayari without emotion is just words. Mistake 4: Copying others exactly—add your personal touch.
The most authentic shayari comes from your heart, not from trying to sound like a famous poet. Your friend will value your effort more than perfect meter.

How to Choose the Perfect Friendship Shayari
With so many options, how do you pick the right one? Here's a simple framework.
Matching Shayari to Your Friendship Situation
Think about three things:
1. The Occasion:
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Casual day → Simple 2-line shayari works great
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Birthday or special day → Choose something more elaborate
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Friendship Day → Celebratory, joyful shayari
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Making up after a fight → Emotional, apologetic tone
2. Your Friend's Personality:
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Serious, deep thinker → Heart-touching emotional shayari
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Funny, laid-back → Humorous dosti shayari
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Sentimental → Nostalgic childhood memories shayari
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Practical → Short, meaningful verses
3. Your Relationship Stage:
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New friend (1-2 years) → Universal friendship shayari
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Best friend (5+ years) → Deep, personal, "you're family" type
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Distant friend → Missing you, long-distance shayari
When to Share vs When to Write Your Own
Share existing shayari when:
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You find one that perfectly captures your feeling
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The occasion is casual (WhatsApp status, Instagram post)
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You want to introduce your friend to beautiful poetry
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You're not confident in writing
Write your own when:
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It's a major milestone (big birthday, farewell)
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You want something unique that no one else has said
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You have a specific inside joke or memory to reference
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You want to show extra effort and personal touch
Best of both worlds: Share a beautiful existing shayari, then add 2-3 personal lines explaining why it reminded you of your friendship. This combines cultural beauty with personal meaning.
The Cultural Significance of Friendship in Hindi-Urdu Poetry
Understanding where these beautiful verses come from adds depth to when you share them.
Historical Evolution of Dosti Shayari
Friendship has always held a special place in Hindi-Urdu literature. The Urdu tradition, which flourished in courts and gatherings, celebrated both romantic and platonic love with equal passion. Poets like Mirza Ghalib, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, and Allama Iqbal wrote extensively about companionship, loyalty, and the bonds between friends.
In Indian culture, friendships often transcend the casual Western concept of "hanging out." A true yaar (friend) is considered as important as family—sometimes even more trusted. This depth of emotion needed equally profound expression, which is why shayari became the perfect vehicle.
The beauty of this tradition is that it's democratic. You don't need to be a court poet or educated elite to appreciate or create shayari. It belongs to everyone who feels deeply about their relationships.
Famous Shayars Who Wrote About Friendship
While many classical poets focused on romantic love, the theme of friendship (yaarana, dosti) appears throughout Urdu-Hindi poetry. The concept of the "saathi" (companion) who walks with you through life's journey is a recurring metaphor.
Modern poets and lyricists have kept this tradition alive, adapting classical forms for contemporary friendships. The emotional vocabulary they created—words like wafaa (loyalty), yaad (memory), juraa (separation)—gives us rich language to express what friendship means.
Learning from this rich tradition helps us appreciate that when we share friendship shayari, we're participating in centuries of cultural expression about one of life's most important bonds.
Frequently Asked Questions About Friendship Shayari
What is friendship shayari in Hindi English?
Friendship shayari in Hindi English is bilingual poetic expression of friendship emotions combining Hindi verses with English translations for wider accessibility.
How do I choose the right friendship shayari for my best friend?
Choose based on your friendship type, your friend's personality, and the occasion—matching the shayari's emotion to your genuine feelings.
Can I use friendship shayari for WhatsApp status or Instagram captions?
Yes, friendship shayari works perfectly for social media, especially 2-line verses for status and longer ones for Instagram captions.
What's the difference between dosti shayari and friendship quotes?
Dosti shayari follows poetic meter and rhyme with cultural depth, while quotes are direct prose statements without required structure.
How can I write my own friendship shayari in Hindi?
Start with simple 2-line couplets using rhyming Hindi words, focus on genuine emotion, and read aloud to check the flow.
Is it okay to send friendship shayari to a friend who doesn't understand Hindi?
Yes, include a poetic English translation and personal note explaining why it reminded you of your friendship.
Where can I find authentic friendship shayari with correct Hindi translations?
Look for Hindi literature websites, cultural platforms with Devanagari script, and poetry collections by established Indian authors.
What are the most popular types of friendship shayari in Hindi English?
Heart-touching emotional, 2-line, funny, sad/broken, occasion-specific, long-distance, and childhood friendship shayari are most popular.