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Dosti: Friends Forever

  • 2005
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 16m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
2.8K
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Kareena Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Akshay Kumar, and Lara Dutta in Dosti: Friends Forever (2005)
Karan (Bobby Deol) was wealthy and a mansion was his habitat. Raj (Akshay Kumar) had empty pockets and the sky was his roof. Karan's jet ensured that he could fly if he wanted. Raj could only depend on his two feet. Karan had a family and yet craved love. Raj had love to share, but craved a family. Karan was the eternal Casanova. Raj was the proverbial one-woman man. Karan had it all, and yet felt empty. Raj had nothing, but his heart was full. They were two people as different as can be. Yet they found a common ground. One that led to the glorious road of Friendship! Their bond was unshakable. If Karan gave Raj a home and all the material comforts, Raj gave Karan a shoulder and all the emotional security. If Karan supported Raj at every step, Raj covered up for all of Karan's misdoings. They laughed together, lied together, loved together and fought the odds together all in the name of friendship. Their blind faith in each other attracted the envy of the world. But it was this very world that never let them forget that theirs was not a relationship of equals. And how long could an unequal relationship sustain? Karan and Raj defied conventions proving that true friendship was above all such trivialities. But like a bolt out of the blue came a raging storm that threatened to sink the ship that housed the sentiments of the two friends. Was it ego? A misunderstanding? Or something more? Will it mean the end of their friendship? Will they succumb to it or will their bond survive the grueling test of time? Many talk about friendship. But only a few comprehend its sanctity.
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Karan Thapar, a wealthy young man, is saved by Raj Malhotra, a poor guy, from a near-death accident, which gives rise to their unending tale of friendship and brotherhood.Karan Thapar, a wealthy young man, is saved by Raj Malhotra, a poor guy, from a near-death accident, which gives rise to their unending tale of friendship and brotherhood.Karan Thapar, a wealthy young man, is saved by Raj Malhotra, a poor guy, from a near-death accident, which gives rise to their unending tale of friendship and brotherhood.

  • Director
    • Suneel Darshan
  • Writers
    • Suneel Darshan
    • Robin Bhatt
    • Shyam Goel
  • Stars
    • Akshay Kumar
    • Bobby Deol
    • Kareena Kapoor
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    2.8K
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    • Director
      • Suneel Darshan
    • Writers
      • Suneel Darshan
      • Robin Bhatt
      • Shyam Goel
    • Stars
      • Akshay Kumar
      • Bobby Deol
      • Kareena Kapoor
    • 22User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Akshay Kumar
    Akshay Kumar
    • Raj Malhotra
    Bobby Deol
    Bobby Deol
    • Karan Thapar
    Kareena Kapoor
    Kareena Kapoor
    • Anjali
    Lara Dutta
    Lara Dutta
    • Kajal
    Juhi Chawla
    Juhi Chawla
    • Dr. Aditi
    Shakti Kapoor
    Shakti Kapoor
    • Bharucha
    Kiran Kumar
    Kiran Kumar
    • Thapar
    Mahesh Thakur
    Mahesh Thakur
    • Anjali's Brother
    Lillete Dubey
    Lillete Dubey
    • Kiran Thapar
    Navni Parihar
    Navni Parihar
    • Anjali's sister-in-law
    Aman Verma
    Aman Verma
    • Anjali's husband
    Dolly Bindra
    Dolly Bindra
    Sherlyn Chopra
    Sherlyn Chopra
    • Leena
    • (as Mona Chopra)
    Karishma Tanna
    Karishma Tanna
    • Nandini
    Deepak Kumar Verma
    • Chotu
    Kaneez Surka
    Kaneez Surka
    • Anjali's friend in restaurant
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Suneel Darshan
    • Writers
      • Suneel Darshan
      • Robin Bhatt
      • Shyam Goel
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    10hary6

    wonderful movie

    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.
    10bk_connection

    Very Good Movie

    Never trust Box Office Rankings, cause this movie was not a Hit in India at all, and the critics was not so fund of it. And I actually got influenced by it, until I one day was getting so bored that I actually saw Dosti.

    And Iam happy that I saw it, its actually a very good movie, and Akshay Kumar and Bobby Deol did a excellent job. The story have been seen many times before, but cause of the actors it seemed to touch the viewer the right place.

    If you want to see a god movie with excellent acting and very good songs, you have to see this movie, it will not let you down unless you are a Action type freak then this movie is nothing for you.

    Enjoy this movie Friends.
    8patobiero

    Nice heartwarming movie about friendship

    '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!
    10harman_kb

    Lara and bobby

    Before i watched this film i thought it was going to be cheesy because thats what bobby and khilladi are good at but i was wrong.

    I loved this a lot that I'm thinking of buying it and i don't do that often.

    It had everything i enjoy about bollywood the beginning when khilladi is an police officer that is so funny.

    I loved the chemistry between bobby deol and Lara dutta they always seem to work so well.

    The best songs for me have to be duniya and ishq Na ishq ho.

    I didn't like kareenas attitude when she finds out about raj. The film was a nice heart warming film.

    I hope to see these guys do other projects together
    9sikh1975

    This is what Bollywood is all about.

    No shoddy remake of a Hollywood film. No re-hash of countless other buddy-buddy movies seen in Bollywood. No violence and no scenes that a family watching together would have to squirm at.

    Great songs, superb performances and a good solid Indian story. Suneel Darshan has again created a film that you can watch again and again. Bobby puts in one of his finest performances, Akshay is reliable as usual, Kareen and Lara give good performances for the time they have on screen. And its great to see Juhi in a role where she is not the older sister.

    Two wonderful twists, great comedy, wonderful drama, an emotional roller-coaster of a film that shows what Indian cinema is good at.

    Forget the Hollywood remakes, this is the type of film we love to see Bollywood producing.

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    • Trivia
      When the film was launched, Dharmesh Darshan was to direct the film with Ajay Devgan in Bobby Deol's role and Katrina Kaif in Kareena Kapoor's role.
    • Goofs
      When Karan visits Anjali's family to talk about Anjali and Raj's wedding, filming equipment and lights are visible for a very short duration in his sunglasses.
    • Soundtracks
      Aisa Koi Zindagi Mein
      Written by Sameer

      Composed by Nadeem Saifi and Shravan Rathod

      Performed by Abhijeet and Alka Yagnik

      Courtesy of Shree Krishna Audio

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    • Release date
      • December 23, 2005 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official site
      • Official site (India)
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Друзья навсегда
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Production company
      • Shree Krishna International
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      • $252,920
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      • 2h 16m(136 min)
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