Dostana 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 153 minutes
- Director
- Raj Khosla
- Network
- Dharma Productions
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads
What is Dostana?
Dostana is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language action drama film that was released on October 17, 1980, with a runtime of two hours and thirty-three minutes. The film was directed by Raj Khosla, produced by Yash Johar, and written by Salim-Javed.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 153 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 17, 1980
- Original language
- HI
- Origin
- India
- Studios
- Dharma Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Action, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 15 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~153 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Dharma Productions
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Dostana is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language action drama film that was released on October 17, 1980, with a runtime of two hours and thirty-three minutes. The film was directed by Raj Khosla, produced by Yash Johar, and written by Salim-Javed. The leading roles in the film are played by actors Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, and Zeenat Aman, with supporting performances by Prem Chopra, Amrish Puri, Helen, and Pran. The story follows two close friends who decide to enter law enforcement, with one becoming a police officer and the other a lawyer. However, their friendship begins to unravel when they both fall in love with the same woman. The feature encompasses the genres of drama, action, and crime, and is also known under the translation of Friendship.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and action that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Dostana worth watching?
Dostana holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 15 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Action for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Dostana and when was it released?
Dostana is a feature film with a runtime of 153 minutes. It was released in 1980. Release status: Released.
Who directed Dostana?
Dostana was directed by Raj Khosla.
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