From owning a Rachel bobblehead to a booklet of Phoebe’s songs, Mumbai fans describe their 'Friends' obsession
Updated On: 26 May, 2021 08:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Ahead of the popular sitcom's release of 'The Reunion' episode tomorrow, three local fans reminisce about the first time they watched the show and share their favourite characters and collectibles

The cast of American sitcom 'Friends'. Photo: AFP
Even if it originated on American television sets, 'Friends' is among the most-travelled shows. It touched fans around the world including here in India. While the show first aired in 1994 and continued for 10 seasons till 2004, it was one of the earliest introductions to sitcoms for most 90s kids. Such is its popularity, fans keep revisiting it even after 20 years. The show has transcended from being enjoyed only on TV and appeals equally to generations that like to ‘binge-watch’ on streaming platforms. It has immortalised the six lead characters - Ross and Monica Geller, Rachel Green, Phoebe Buffay, Chandler Bing and Joey Tribbiani.
Now, after 17 years, the cast will return to talk about the show on 'Friends: The Reunion', which will stream on Zee5 on May 27, 12:32 pm onwards, and fans in the city are more excited than ever to talk about their love for the show.
City-based fan Priya Mistry, who was introduced to the show in 2010, is so obsessed with the show that she revisits it more often than most other shows she has watched. “Every time I feel like I don’t know what to watch or want to watch something chill, I will go back to watching and it doesn’t have to be from the start but just any episode because I have watched all the seasons twice already,” says the 25-year-old publicist.
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