Dosti (1964): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Dosti is a 1964 family drama directed by Satyen Bose, starring Leela Chitnis as Mrs. Gupta, Sudhir Kumar and Farida Dadi. It runs 2 hours 43 minutes and earned $1.5 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 43m (163 min)
- Director
- Satyen Bose
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Rajshri Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dosti About?
The premise of Dosti without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After Mr. Gupta dies in a work accident, his frail wife collapses and his son Ramnath is struck by a car, losing use of his left leg. Returning to find his mother dead and evicted, the orphaned boy roams Bombay’s streets, befriending blind musician Mohan. Together they earn money—Mohan sings, Ramnath plays harmonica—while searching for Mohan’s sister, nurse Meena, and caring for a sick girl, Manjula, hoping to fund Ramnath’s schooling.
Dosti Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- friendship
- beggar
- orphan
- blind man
- blindness
- compassion
- homelessness
- friendship between men
- handicapped person
- friend
- hospital
- nurse
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- singer
- harmonica
- girl
- singing
- brother sister relationship
- teacher
- loss of parents
- illness
- death of mother
Dosti Cast & Characters
Leela Chitnis leads the cast as Mrs. Gupta, with Sudhir Kumar as Mohan (blind boy) and Farida Dadi as Manjula 'Manju'. Directed by Satyen Bose; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Satyen Bose
- Leela Chitnis as Mrs. Gupta
- Sudhir Kumar as Mohan (blind boy)
- Farida Dadi as Manjula 'Manju'
- Sanjay Khan as Ashok
Also Starring in Dosti
· 4 more- Leela Mishra Mausi
- Abhi Bhattacharya Headmaster
- Nana Palsikar School Teacher
- Moolchand Ashok's Employee
Dosti Plot Summary
What happens in Dosti from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ramnath “Ramu” Gupta’s father, a factory worker, dies in an accident. When the factory refuses to pay the compensation due, his mother faints from shock and falls down the stairs. Ramu is also injured in an accident and becomes crippled. After being thrown out of his home, he roams the streets of Mumbai, penniless and broken.
There he meets Mohan [Sudhir Kumar], a blind boy with a similar hard background. Mohan’s sister Meena has left for Mumbai to work as a nurse to pay for her brother’s treatment. Mohan eventually left the village after his caretaker died.
Full summary
The whole story of Dosti, scene by scene
Dosti Box Office
Dosti grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.5M
- International
- $1.5M
How Well Do You Know Dosti?
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 is the name of Ramu's close friend who is blind?
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Dosti FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Dosti, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dosti?
Dosti runs 2 hours 43 minutes (163 minutes).
When was Dosti released?
Dosti was released on March 2, 1964.
Who directed Dosti?
Dosti was directed by Satyen Bose.
More films by Satyen Bose Who is in the cast of Dosti?
Dosti stars Leela Chitnis as Mrs. Gupta, Sudhir Kumar as Mohan (blind boy) and Farida Dadi as Manjula 'Manju', among 8 credited actors.
How much did Dosti make at the box office?
Dosti grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
Does Dosti have a post-credit scene?
No. Dosti has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dosti in?
The original language of Dosti is Hindi.
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