As ‘SOTY’ Turns 10, Here Are 6 Reasons Why ‘Student Of The Year’ Has Turned Into An Iconic Movie!

By Mehak Walia Updated October 19, 2022 9:34 PM

There is still a lot of disagreement over what exactly makes a movie iconic, but one thing that most people usually agree upon is the fact that the movie must at least have a devoted and passionate fan base. Plus, the most iconic films bring along fabulous settings, unforgettable dialogues, amazing characters, insanely amazing fashion and of course, a very memorable plot. This is a criterion that has undoubtedly been fulfilled by Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan starrer Student Of The Year. The movie has turned 10 years old today and it has definitely turned out to be a much-loved teen drama film! Are you wondering what makes Student Of The Year an iconic movie? Here’s a list to remind you why everyone secretly loves the film.

1. It Was A Gateway For 3 Super Talented Actors

Student Of The Year became the gateway for three very talented actors into Bollywood. Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan fans love this film solely because it was their first film and their first stepping stone to success. And TBH, they did look insanely good in the movie!

2. The Music That Made Us Groove

Who didn’t go crazy for Disco Deewani, Kuklad Kamaal Da and Ishq Wala Love? I was totally in love with these songs and I still remember all the dance moves too. Furthermore, I swear, they are still on my playlist. Come on, I know I’m not alone. These songs were beyond iconic.

3. It Showed Us The Student Life Of Our Dreams!

Student Of The Year gave us an iconic dive into student life. It showed us why student life shall always remain the best part of our lives. But more importantly, it also gave us a glimpse of the student life of our dreams, didn’t it? I mean, those outfits, love-life drama, background music and luxuries!

4. It Taught Us So Much About The Education Industry

Our country’s education institutes have always been cultivating toxicity by pitting students against each other. They thrive on rote learning and toxic competition and SOTY showed us why competitions like these literally make no sense in life. It’s a lesson to remember!

5. It Showed Us What Sachi Dosti Is Like!

There are very few movies which have been able to showcase friendship, brotherhood and love to the extent that Student Of The Year has. The movie taught us what it means to be friends and set new friendship goals for all of us!

6. The Unforgettable Dialogues

Remember when Shanaya said –“Hath mein Pom Pom lekar ladko ke liye chillana, vo mera style nahi hai, vo mere liye chillayein, seeti bajayein, that’s more my thing”? We’re never going to forget those dialogues, are we now? Several dialogues from the film have literally made a home in our hearts and that’s what sets the film apart and makes it all the more special.

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Student Of The Year has given us a lot of iconic songs, dance moves, dialogues and memories to hold and cherish. And if you’re like me, I’m sure you ended up having a major crush on Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt or Sidharth Malhotra. That was an additional plus for all of us. After all, things like these make the movie worth rewatching, don’t they?