Dosti: Friends Forever

'Dosti: Friends Forever' was a pleasant surprise to me. The performances were very strong and I loved the dynamics between the 2 lead characters, Raj (played by Akshay Kumar) and Karan (played by Bobby Deol). The portrayal of intimate friendship was very heartfelt and honest, and it was moving to watch. To me, the way these 2 actors portrayed this bond is the core of the film, and it carries the film.

This is a movie about choices, about identity, about how a friend can change your life and make you a better person, about relationships, about unselfish love, about life. This film tackles some very important issues in a real and honest way. It will make you think and will touch your heart.

The two lead actors were very generous with each other, especially Bobby Deol, and this must be applauded. It was not competitive with the actors constantly trying to upstage each other. This reminded me of the dynamics between Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan in 'Sholay'. In a way, some parts of 'Dosti' are a mini-homage to 'Sholay', which was a nice idea. There's a part where they're both on motorbikes singing a song with the words 'Yeh Dosti' in it. The homage is discreet and not an obvious 'copycat' attempt, which is nice and wise because although Bobby Deol is Dharmendra's son and Akshay has played Bachchan's son in movies like 'Waqt' and 'Ek Rishtaa', these 2 actors, although very good, have not attained the status of the older actors, who are now icons.

Akshay Kumar surprised me in this movie with a beautifully nuanced performance. He did incredibly well, as did Bobby Deol. The 2 of them deserve kudos for great work in this film. 2 stand-out scenes are where Bobby is railing at God; and when Akshay begs Juhi for a chance to attend his friend's wedding. At the climactic dance scene in the movie, Akshay seems to do a bit too much, but in retrospect, that's probably what was right for his character and the intensity of his position. Lovely acting, I was really impressed.

The rest of the cast is also very good, especially the 2 actors who play Bobby Deol's mother and father. The scene where Karan's father apologises is very touching. Very nice work by the 2 of them.

A couple of flaws: the 2 female leads, while adequate, did not work hard enough to portray the turmoil of their characters. Their performances ended up seeming a bit shallow. Kareena Kapoor was slightly better than the other lead actress (who seemed more concerned with dancing in skimpy outfits), but even Kareena lost steam by the end and failed at the crucial moment to truly depict her character's turmoil on screen. Akshay gave her chance but she didn't rise to meet it. In my opinion, both actresses could learn something from Juhi Chawla. In a small role as Aditi in this film, she leaves a solid emotional impact. Nice work by Juhi.

Another glaring flaw is that the beginning of the movie, with the 2 friends as kids (nice acting by the young ones, I must say) appears to take place in the present time. There is no 'aging' of the costumes and decor, and the 2 boys are even playing contemporary video games. 20 years later, nothing has changed. However, this and several other inconsistencies I might name are commonplace in Bollywood (with a few exceptions like 'Parineeta'), so they really don't affect one's enjoyment of the movie.

The music in the film is excellent, the direction is also very good and I really enjoyed the flashback technique employed by the director and the screenwriter. The 'flow' of the movie was beautiful, and it was very well paced and kept to a nice length.

There are parallels between 'Dosti' and films like 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' and 'Waqt'. I think Dosti is just as good, in fact better than either of these movies, and that's saying a lot, because 'Waqt', for example, was very good indeed.

To sum up, this really is a nice piece of work, the actors have done well and the film will definitely touch your heart if you let it. It actually made me cry!

As you can see the title of this movie is Dosti, so of course its about two best friends who can die for each other. And I really love this wonderful film.

Its a beautiful Indian movie and I had never seen anything like this before in ma life and in Bollywood's history. So I strongly recommend you guys to watch it. There are too many emotions and a lots of comedy in this film. After all its staring Bobby Deol & Aksay Kumar.

The story is little similar to KHNH but in this movie you can enjoy a lot. Plus, this one is much better than Kal Ho Na Ho. Because it contains friendship, love, comedy, songs and a sentimental touch that will surely make you cry in the end.

Bobby Deol & Akshay Kumar as main lead was really fantastic. An Extreme Pleasure rolled throughout the film completely. Suneel Darshan coming through action thrillers to Romantic Drama proved a success one. Akshay Kumar Fitted the role well so Bobby Deol. Both Females Suppoting were good in the skin except Kareena loses somewhere in the film. It has good music & an emotional touching lyrics. Two Best Hits Songs were "Dulhania" & "Aur Tum Aaye". The Climax was too short & Akshay's Death was seen through Bobby's Son also Named "Raj". Dosti:-Friends Forever is a purely romantic emotional script thus showing how to maintain good friendship like Raj & Karan..!!! Wasiim rate it 5.8/10 citing the above statement & Its a Really Beautiful Film.

WHAT A BLAST????????????????????????????????????? I saw this movie with my cousin on EID day and when i watched the movie i said i want 2 become a actor but this movie made my cousin cry 3 times & i cried 2 times. I tell everyone something that Akshay Kumar did the best performance in DOSTI & Bobby Deol. Kareena Kapoor was looking good in Dosti & Lara Dutta. I like when Lara tells Bobby go get 4 me & my friend an ice-cream he go's 2 times they get melted then he says the 3rd time i got to do it because he LOVES HERR. The songs are smash it Dulhania. Let's Boogie & Aisa Kai Zindagi. And the sad songs are Title song, Mera Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai when Akshay Kumar gets few attacks in the song & specially ISHQ NA ISHQ HO KISSEH. Juhi Chawla her performance are good she did brilliant acting . what i didn't like that Bobby's parents in the movie didn't like Akshay Kumar that was SO sad because Akshay Kumar was poor & Bobby rich. The ending bit of the movie is the saddest part that made me so much tears come out of my eyes. In Engeland is so hard 2 find a best friends like Bobby & Akshay.

MY Opinion RATING 10/10

This is one hell of a movie....emotion....love....sadness....and lat of all but not least friendship. The story revolves around the friendship of 2 men Raj 'Akshay Kumar' and Karan 'Bobby Deol'. Even in the difference of their social status Karan a rich guy who lacked love and belonging in his life but never missed anything materialistic and Akshay who was poor and had to work hard for a living they still remained the best of friends. They were inseparable...if one cried the other made him laugh....the more unequal they were, social status etc the more closer the got and society simply envied this.However all good things always seem to come to an abrupt end eventually. Will both be affected by the society that they lived in that envied their friendship. THEY never thought so but life does have some unexpected turns and you'll have to watch the movie to find out what happens....