Recall the 'Kantaben' episode in Karan Johar's KAL HO NAA HO. Theepisode is alive even today, in skits, on stage, amongst friends. Thatwas a mere trailer. Picture abhi baaki hain. DOSTANA takes 'Kantaben' episode to another level altogether.
DOSTANA is no BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN. It's not a serious take onhomosexuality either. On the contrary, it's a madcap comedy where twostraight men pretend to be gays. Although DOSTANA is a mainstreamcommercial film, it dares to push the envelope in its own way. Itbrings homosexuality out of the closet, gives it respect and dignityand doesn't treat gays as 'abnormal'.
Love triangle in Hindi movies often centre around two guys falling inlove with the same girl, or two girls choosing to love the same guy.But Dostana is a first. It's the first Hindi film that, atthe core, is a rectangle [three men loving the same woman], but two ofthem, guys in this case, pretend to be a couple.
Sure, Dostana has ample shock-value since what has beenwitnessed in its promos is barely a fraction of what you'd get to watchin the movie. But more than shock-value, the film offers loads offun-n-laughter and dollops of entertainment in those 14 reels.
A word of appreciation! It requires courage to fund a project like Dostana.Karan Johar, the producer, deserves to be lauded for treading theuntrodden path. It requires courage and conviction to swim against thetide in your directorial debut. Tarun Mansukhani, the debutante,deserves a few brownie points extra for not thinking straight. Itrequires courage for two A-list actors to go all out and risk theirprofessional [and personal] lives. Abhishek and Johndeserve an ovation for not only agreeing to play these characters, butalso infusing life in them, without making a mockery of the gaycommunity.
To cut a long story short, Dostana is notto be missed. Dharma Productions, the late Yash Johar and Karan Johar'sfilm production outfit, has produced several significant films in thepast. Add Dostana to the list!
Miami is the setting for Dostana.When Sameer [Abhishek Bachchan] and Kunal [John Abraham] are turneddown for an apartment because the landlady [Sushmita Mukherjee] doesn'twant two strapping young men to corrupt her young sexy niece Neha[Priyanka Chopra], they hatch a plan: they pretend to be gay to securethe apartment.
Over a period of time, Sameer, Kunal and Nehabecome buddies. When Neha's boss Abhimanyu [Bobby Deol] enters the frayas the third contender for her affections, it gets even hotter...
Dostanashocks you all the while and that is its biggest USP. Don't expectstereotypical situations or characters all through this film. WatchAbhishek cook up a romantic story between John and him in Venice. WatchBoman Irani's interaction with Abhishek and John. Watch Kirron Kher'sdramatic entry at this point. Howlarious scenes all, they're sure tobring the house down.
If the first hour is laced withcrackling chemistry between the guys and terrific humour, things getserious towards the second half since there's one more person vying forPriyanka's attention -- Bobby Deol. There's humour in this hour too,but the focus is mainly on who'd get Priyanka in the end.
Thelength is a slight deterrent in the second half and the editor could'veeasily cut the unwanted flab to make the narration in shape. But thefilm works as a package! Also, the film has a shocking end and peopleare bound to raise eyebrows. It would have its share of advocates andadversaries. A debatable culmination, for sure!
Director TarunMansukhani is here to stay. He deserves kudos for choosing an offbeatstory, then making a foolproof screenplay and most importantly,executing it with flourish. Dostana merges form and contentbeautifully, since the film is, technically speaking, sound. AyanankaBose's cinematography is top notch. The locales of Miami are a feastfor your eyes. Costumes and styling are very upmarket.
Vishal-Shekhar's music goes well with the mood of the film. It's young,peppy and energetic. 'Desi Girl' and 'Maa Da Laadla Bigad Gaya' arefoot-tapping compositions. The latter is bound to be a rage!
Both Abhishek and John are fantabulous! Abhishek pulls out all thestops and delivers one of the finest performances of his career. Hiscomic timing is superb! John will make guys and girls drool over hisamazing physique. But, most importantly, people will sit up and noticehow fine an actor John is. Both Abhishek and John compliment each otherso well. In fact, had the chemistry and camaraderie been missing, thestory would've failed to look convincing. Two thumbs up for these twoguys!
Priyanka looks stunning and delivers a first-rate performance. First FASHION, now Dostana,Priyanka is back with a bang. Bobby Deol lends the required class tohis role. No other actor would've looked so real while underplayingthis character.
Boman Irani is sure to bring the house down,the auditorium is sure to resonate with laughter in his sequences.Kirron Kher is superb as the Punjabi mom. Watch her throw a fit whenshe learns that her son [Abhishek] is gay and much later, when sheaccepts John as family. She's remarkable! Sushmita Mukherjee, asPriyanka's aunt, is fantastic. She's so, so funny. Shilpa Shettysizzles in the opening track.
On the whole, Dostana is a winner all the way. In terms of content, it might just prove to be a trendsetter. In terms of [color=#9a03 ! important][color=#9a03 ! important]business,the film holds tremendous appeal for the youth. The 16 to 25 age-groupwould go into raptures and bonkers over this film. Its business atmultiplexes mainly will be amazing. In Overseas too, the film shouldemerge amongst the biggest draws of 2008. Dostana rocks... have a blast!
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