Dostana (1980 film)

Dostana is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Raj Khosla and produced by Yash Johar. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, and Zeenat Aman in lead roles. The supporting cast includes Pran, Prem Chopra, Amrish Puri, and Helen.

Dostana tells the story of two best friends, Vijay (Amitabh Bachchan) and Ravi (Shatrughan Sinha), who are both police officers. They are inseparable and share a strong bond of friendship. Things take a turn when they both fall in love with the same woman, Sheetal (Zeenat Aman).

The film explores themes of friendship, love, sacrifice, and duty. It highlights the complexities of human relationships and the choices people make when faced with conflicting loyalties.

Dostana was a major commercial success at the box office and is considered a classic of Indian cinema. It is particularly remembered for its memorable dialogues, action sequences, and the chemistry between the lead actors. The film's music, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, was also highly popular, with songs like "Mere Dost Kissa" and "Bane Chahe Dushman Zamana" becoming iconic.

The film received several nominations and awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (Laxmikant-Pyarelal). Dostana remains a popular film to this day and is frequently broadcast on Indian television.