Dostana (2008)

Director:

Tarun Mansukhani

Writers:

Anvita Dutt Guptan (dialogue script)
Tarun Mansukhani (first story)

Release Date:

13 November 2008 (Kuwait)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

The party begins at a cinema near you.

Plot:

Kunal and Sameer, two straight guys who pretend to be a gay couple to secure an posh Miami apartment, but both of them fall for their gorgeous room-mate Neha, hilarity ensures as they strive to convince one and all they are gay! While secretly trying to win Neha's heart. |

Plot Keywords:

Gay | Apartment | Gay Couple | Date | Best Friends

Awards:

4 nominations

Cast

John Abraham	...	Kunal
Abhishek Bachchan	...	Sameer / Sam
Priyanka Chopra	...	Neha
Anthony Correa	...	Fan
Bobby Deol	...	Abhimanyu Singh
Monika Gaba	...	Anaita
Boman Irani	...	Neha's Boss
Harry Key	...	Auctioneer
Kiron Kher	...	Sameer's Mother
Sushmita Mukherjee	...	Neha's Aunty
Harrison Myles	...	Kunal's Imposter
Shilpa Shetty	...	Item Girl

Also Known As:

Friendship (India: English title) (literal title)

Country:

India | USA

Language:

English | Hindi

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Ireland:12A | New Zealand:PG | Singapore:NC-16 | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Miami, Florida, USA

Company:

Dharma Productions

Trivia:

The film originally featured a song, 'What the F**k', but then censor board of India wont allow the film to be given an U-certificate (equivalent to 'PG'), but an A-certificate (equivalent to 'R'). Therefore wherever the song had the F-word, it was over-toned by a 'scratching of discs' sound, and the film finally got a U/A-certificate.

Quotes:

Sameer's Mother: There are things you must do with women that you CANNOT do with men!

Movie Connections:

References Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003)

Soundtrack:

Desi Girl

Hilarious first half, sappy conclusion

Dostana is a lot of fun, specially in the first half, all thanks to Abhishek's wonderful comic timing, and a brilliantly conceived "gay fantasy love story" between Abhishek and John. Priyanks Chopra looks stunning, and there's plenty of eye candy (for both sexes) to enjoy. Boman Irani and Kirron Kher are good, but the script doesn't accommodate them well. Bobby Deol has what amounts to an extended cameo. Unfortunately he sleepwalks through the part. John makes an effort to act, but still isn't up to par. The last hour of the film gets bogged down in sappy melodrama, with an uncalled for scene of cruelty towards a child. Still worth catching on DVD or television.

Overall 6/10