Dostana (2008)

Director:

Tarun Mansukhani

Writers:

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

Release Date:

13 November 2008 (Kuwait)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

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 Chauhan
Abhishek Bachchan	...	Sameer 'Sam' Acharya
Everlayn Borges
Priyanka Chopra	...	Neha Melwani
Anthony Correa	...	Fan
Bobby Deol	...	Abhimanyu 'Abhi' Singh
Monika Gaba	...	Anaita
Boman Irani	...	Murli 'M'
Harry Key	...	Auctioneer
Kiron Kher	...	Mrs. Acharya
Sushmita Mukherjee	...	Ms. Melwani
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:

Aishwarya Rai was originally offered the role of Neha, but she refused because she felt that her real-life marriage to Abhishek Bachchan would ruin the whole idea of the movie.

Quotes:

Kunal, Sameer: [singing to Neha] My Desi Girl, my Desi Girl girl girl girl girl girl girl girl...

Movie Connections:

Spoofs The Seven Year Itch (1955)

Soundtrack:

Kuch Kum

New Concept.. Fresh jokes... A revival which bollywood humor needed desperately

I'm not a big bollywood movie fan.. least of them the comedies. Going to a movie without going through reviews is a must no no. But I've made few exceptions owing to special circumstances. I always regretted, but not this time.

As always, I was expecting a half cooked desperate humor when i entered the hall. But I was in for a big surprise.

Movie started on a usual note, but with a different "gay" concept. I was quite sure writers and director won't be able to handle it. But I admit, I underestimated those guys. Nobody could stop laughing in the entire first half, and my mouth and stomach were in a really bad shape during intermission. When I sat down again, I was damn sure they are going to ruin it now. How can these guys think of a climax in such a complicated situation.

But again, this time Movie bounced back with its turns and unpredictable elements. each time you think plot is sinking, they turn it around and take you by surprise. At least for the bollywood guys, climax couldn't have been better.

Additionally, as I enjoyed watching damn hot Priyanka's figure, my female friends enjoyed John's show-off. We really missed John's overacting though (Pun intended).

All in all, this was a much needed revival for bollywood's desperate comedy attempts. Completely fresh concept, which gave its viewers an access to unorthodox jokes even in orthodox funny situations. Definitely A must watch!!!!!