- Dostana (1980 film)
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Dostana Directed by Raj Khosla Produced by Yash Johar Written by Salim-Javed Starring Amitabh Bachchan
Shatrughan Sinha
Zeenat AmanMusic by Laxmikant-Pyarelal Cinematography Nariman A. Irani Editing by Waman Bhonsle Distributed by Dharma Productions Release date(s) 8 October 1980 Running time 153 mins Country India Language Hindi Dostana (Hindi/Urdu: "friendship" Urdu:دوستانہ) is a 1980 Hindi movie, produced by Yash Johar and directed by Raj Khosla. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Zeenat Aman, Prem Chopra, Amrish Puri, Helen, Pran and Paintal. The film was the top grossing hit of 1980.[1] Dostana was one of the last successful movies directed by Raj Khosla.
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Plot
Vijay (Amitabh Bachchan) and Ravi (Shatrughan Sinha) are best friends who do not question each other about their careers. Vijay is a police officer and Ravi is a lawyer; while the former catches criminals, the latter bails those criminals out and is employed by Daaga (Prem Chopra). One day, both Vijay and Ravi meet Sheetal (Zeenat Aman) at different places and times, and both fall in love with her. Vijay's love is more serious.
Ravi admits his love for Sheetal to Vijay who is devastated but decides to sacrifice his love for Ravi's sake. However, there is a misunderstanding when Daaga decides to stir up Vijay and Ravi's friendship by showing Ravi a photo of Vijay and Sheetal. Vijay and Ravi become rivals for the first time. The rest of the movie looks at the conflict between the trio.
Nominations
- Filmfare Nomination for Best Actor--Amitabh Bachchan
- Filmfare Nomination for Best Actor--Shatrughan Sinha
- Filmfare Nomination for Best Lyricist--Anand Bakshi for the song "Salamat Rahe"
- Filmfare Nomination for Best Male Playback Singer--Mohd. Rafi for the song "Mere Dost Kissa"[2]
Soundtrack
The music for Dostana was composed by the duo Laxmikant Pyarelal and the lyrics were written by Anand Bakshi.
Song Singer Buhat Khubsurat Jawan ek Ladki Kishore Kumar Kitna asan hai Kehna Bhul Jao Lata Mangeshkar Mere dost kisa yeh kiya hugaya Mohammad Rafi Salamat rahe Dostana humara Mohammad Rafi & Kishore Kumar Dilagi ne di Hawa Kishore Kumar & Asha Bhosle External link
- Dostana at the Internet Movie Database
Dharma Productions Key Individuals Nikhil Advani Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)Mukul S. Anand Agneepath (1990)Shakun Batra Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012)Mahesh Bhatt Rensil D'Silva Kurbaan (2009)Raj Khosla Dostana (1980)Karan Johar Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) • Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) • Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) • My Name Is Khan (2010)Punit Malhotra I Hate Luv Storys (2010)Siddharth Malhotra We Are Family (2010)Tarun Mansukhani Prakash Mehra Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987)Ayan Mukerji Wake Up Sid (2009)Ramesh Talwar Duniya (1984)Categories:- 1980 films
- Hindi-language films
- Indian films
- Films directed by Raj Khosla
- 1980s Hindi-language film stubs
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