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Dostana Review
iView Author: Dr.Mandar V. Bichu (Sharjah, U.A.E)

Email: drmandarvb@yahoo.com

Dostana

Just as the end credits were rolling I managed to latch on to the name of the publicity firm for Dostana. It was‘Hype’- no kidding, I am dead serious. By the way, the firm has indeed done a good job. With slick promos and clever chat shows this first ever full length ‘Indian Gay Comedy’ has certainly managed to raise the public interest to unprecedented levels.

Just a few days ago, I even read a news report where the chief spokesmen for Indian gay community were fervently hoping that Dostana would bring a change in general public’s discriminatory attitude towards gays! And that they were also planning a special show of the film for the gay community! I can well imagine the horror on …