Dostana (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Dostana is a 2008 comedy drama directed by Tarun Mansukhani. It earned $3.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Director
- Tarun Mansukhani
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dostana About?
The premise of Dostana without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two friends, Sameer and Kunal, devise a plan to win over an apartment landlord by pretending to be a gay couple. Their scheme becomes complicated when they meet the beautiful Neha, leading to unexpected romantic entanglements and a web of deception. As feelings develop and loyalties are questioned, a passionate love triangle unfolds in Miami. Friendships are put to the ultimate test as secrets are revealed under the hot sun, and the truth threatens to unravel everything.
Dostana Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- miami florida
- pretending to be gay
- italy
- man dances with a man
- romantic comedy
- buddy comedy
- gay
- boss
- apartment
- photographer
- university of miami
- subtitles
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- three way call
- luxury condo
- jealousy
- waxing
- foosball
- two men dancing
- man undresses
- charity auction
- strip club
- male stripper
- photo shoot
- mother son relationship
- reference to jimi hendrix
- pink cadillac
- smooth chest
- miami beach florida
- south beach
- queer cinema
- gay interest
- first part
- kiss
- gay kiss
- taxi
- fast motion scene
- best friend
- romantic evening
- romantic dinner
- rivals in love
- ring
- posing as a gay couple
- marriage proposal
- gay couple
- friendship
- breakup
- basketball game
- womanizer
- venice italy
- tenant
The Director of Dostana
Directed by Tarun Mansukhani.
- Director Tarun Mansukhani
More from Tarun Mansukhani
One more film directed by Tarun Mansukhani: Housefull 5.
Dostana Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dostana 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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TMDB 62% User score
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Dostana Plot Summary
What happens in Dostana from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sameer Malhotra, portrayed by Abhishek Bachchan, is a dedicated nurse, while Kunal Chauhan, played by John Abraham, is a charming photographer. Both men are living the carefree bachelor life in Miami, with Sameer residing in a motel and searching for a new apartment. Kunal, on the other hand, is in a bit of a bind, as he must vacate his shared apartment with a friend within two weeks.
Full summary
The whole story of Dostana, scene by scene
Dostana Box Office
Dostana grossed $3.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.1M
- International
- $3.1M
Dostana Videos
The clip of Dostana.
How Well Do You Know Dostana?
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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What are the professions of Sameer Malhotra and Kunal Chauhan?
Cars in Dostana
15 cars on screen, including the 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible and the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Important role -
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2001 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2002 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Dostana Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Friendship” and “Yakın Arkadaşlar / Dostana”.
- Also known as
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- Friendship
- Yakın Arkadaşlar / Dostana
- Echte Freunde - Dostana
- Appartamento per... 3
- Близкие друзья
- Дружба
- Приятелство
- Barátság
- To właśnie przyjaźń
- 도스타나
- 燃情迈阿密, უახლოესი მეგობრები
- แผนรักต้องแอ๊บ
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- 燃情邁阿密
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Dostana FAQ: Box Office, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Dostana, each answered in a sentence.
When was Dostana released?
Dostana was released on November 14, 2008.
Who directed Dostana?
Dostana was directed by Tarun Mansukhani.
More films by Tarun Mansukhani How much did Dostana make at the box office?
Dostana grossed $3.1 million worldwide.
How is Dostana rated?
Dostana has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62% on TMDB.
Does Dostana have a post-credit scene?
No. Dostana has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dostana in?
The original language of Dostana is Hindi.
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