Dost (1974): Cast & Plot
Dost is a 1974 drama directed by Dulal Guha, starring Dharmendra as Maanav, Shatrughan Sinha and Kumari Naaz. It runs 2 hours 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 44m (164 min)
- Director
- Dulal Guha
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Suchitra Films Pvt. Ltd.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dost About?
The premise of Dost without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Maanav, an orphan raised by a priest, returns home after his M.A. to find his mentor dead. He moves to Bombay; Gopichand Sharma tries to steal his luggage, and they become friends. Gopichand reforms and works at Hercules Milk Foods; Maanav falls for owner’s daughter. He disappears, appearing in Simla, where he finds his life spiraled out of control.
Dost Cast & Characters
Dharmendra leads the cast as Maanav, with Shatrughan Sinha as Gopichand 'Gopi' Sharma and Kumari Naaz as Kalyani Sharma. Directed by Dulal Guha; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dulal Guha
- Dharmendra as Maanav
- Shatrughan Sinha as Gopichand 'Gopi' Sharma
- Kumari Naaz as Kalyani Sharma
- Master Bunty as Munna Sharma
Also Starring in Dost
· 13 more- Abhi Bhattacharya Father Francis
- Anwar Hussain Ustad Monto Sardar
- Hema Malini Kaajal 'Kaju' Gupta
- Raju Rajesh 'Raju' Gupta
- Ravindra Kapoor Shyamal
- Amitabh Bachchan Guest Appearance
- Rehman Mr. Gupta (Kaajal's Father)
- Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi Gadibabu
- Ramayan Tiwari
- Maruti Akbar
- Madhup Sharma
- Altaf
- Bihari
More from Dulal Guha
More films directed by Dulal Guha: Do Anjaane, Pratiggya and Dushman.
Dost Plot Summary
What happens in Dost from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Maanav, Dharmendra, is an orphan raised by a Catholic priest, Father Francis, in Shimla. After completing his M.A., he returns to Tara Devi, a locality in Shimla, and discovers that his mentor has died. He relocates to Bombay by train, and during the journey a man named Gopichand Sharma, Shatrughan Sinha, tries to steal his luggage; Maanav chases him down and retrieves it. The two men form a cautious friendship despite their very different paths: Maanav vows to lead an honest life, while Gopichand, who is estranged from his wife, a nurse, Kalyani, and their son, Master Bunty Munna, is an alcoholic and a thief.
Full summary
The whole story of Dost, scene by scene
Dost Videos
The clip of Dost.
How Well Do You Know Dost?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the lead role of Maanav in Dost?
Cars in Dost
4 cars on screen, including the 1966 Mercedes-Benz 200 W110 and the 1963 Triumph Spitfire 4.
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1966 Mercedes-Benz 200 W110 Important role -
1963 Triumph Spitfire 4 Important role -
1962 Ford Fairlane Minor role -
Holden Belmont HG Minor role
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Dost FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dost, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dost?
Dost runs 2 hours 44 minutes (164 minutes).
When was Dost released?
Dost was released on April 12, 1974.
Who directed Dost?
Dost was directed by Dulal Guha.
More films by Dulal Guha Who is in the cast of Dost?
Dost stars Dharmendra as Maanav, Shatrughan Sinha as Gopichand 'Gopi' Sharma and Kumari Naaz as Kalyani Sharma, among 17 credited actors.
Does Dost have a post-credit scene?
No. Dost has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dost in?
The original language of Dost is Hindi.
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