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Dost

  • 19741974
  • 2h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Dharmendra and Shatrughan Sinha in Dost (1974)
  • Drama
Maanav is an orphan who was brought up by a Catholic Priest, Father Francis. After completing his M.A. he returns home to Taran Devi and finds out that his mentor his dead. He re-locates to ... Read allMaanav is an orphan who was brought up by a Catholic Priest, Father Francis. After completing his M.A. he returns home to Taran Devi and finds out that his mentor his dead. He re-locates to Bombay by train, and a man named Gopichand Sharma attempts to steal his luggage, but Maana... Read allMaanav is an orphan who was brought up by a Catholic Priest, Father Francis. After completing his M.A. he returns home to Taran Devi and finds out that his mentor his dead. He re-locates to Bombay by train, and a man named Gopichand Sharma attempts to steal his luggage, but Maanav chases him and retrieves it. Both men become friends, despite of their differences - Maa... Read all
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Dulal Guha
  • Writers
    • Shafiq Ansari(dialogue)
    • Sachin Bhowmick(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dharmendra
    • Hema Malini
    • Shatrughan Sinha
Top credits
  • Director
    • Dulal Guha
  • Writers
    • Shafiq Ansari(dialogue)
    • Sachin Bhowmick(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dharmendra
    • Hema Malini
    • Shatrughan Sinha
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    • 3User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Dharmendra
    Dharmendra
    • Maanavas Maanav
    Hema Malini
    Hema Malini
    • Kaajal 'Kaju' Guptaas Kaajal 'Kaju' Gupta
    Shatrughan Sinha
    Shatrughan Sinha
    • Gopichand 'Gopi' Sharmaas Gopichand 'Gopi' Sharma
    Ravindra Kapoor
    Ravindra Kapoor
    • Shyamalas Shyamal
    • (as Ravinder Kapoor)
    Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi
    Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi
    • Gadibabuas Gadibabu
    • (as Kanhaiyalal)
    Anwar Hussain
    Anwar Hussain
    • Ustad Monto Sardaras Ustad Monto Sardar
    Abhi Bhattacharya
    Abhi Bhattacharya
    • Father Francisas Father Francis
    Ramayan Tiwari
    • Gupta's ex-servant released from jailas Gupta's ex-servant released from jail
    • (as Tiwari)
    Kumari Naaz
    Kumari Naaz
    • Kalyani Sharmaas Kalyani Sharma
    • (as Naaz)
    Master Bunty
    • Munna Sharmaas Munna Sharma
    • (as Bunty)
    Raju
    • Rajesh 'Raju' Guptaas Rajesh 'Raju' Gupta
    • (as Master Raju)
    Satyadeep
    Altaf
    Maruti
    Maruti
    • Akbaras Akbar
    Rehman Khan
    Rehman Khan
    • Mr. Gupta (Kaajal's father)as Mr. Gupta (Kaajal's father)
    • (as Rehman)
    Madhup Sharma
    Deepak
    Soni
    • Director
      • Dulal Guha
    • Writers
      • Shafiq Ansari(dialogue)
      • Sachin Bhowmick(screenplay) (story)
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    • Trivia
      Released in 1974, the movie had the hit jodi of Dharam-Hema which had already appeared in nearly 11 hit films. Amitabh Bachchan appeared in a minuscule role and almost goes unaccredited despite being a roaring name in the industry by then after giving hits like Zanjeer, Majboor, Kasauti and Hera Pheri. Yet when Doordarshan first telecast the movie in the 80's people anxiously waited holding their breath for that one small scene of Amitabh Bachchan.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Hera Pheri (1976)

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    9/10
    great acting by Shatrughan
    This movie is about an idealistic guy(Dharmendra) and his street smart pickpocket friend(Shatrughan Sinha). Shatru was not a big star at the time and is in a supporting role but he thoroughly chews up and outshines Dharmendra. When I watched the movie, I was completely surprised by Shatru's comic talents. He rocks big-time as the wisecracking immoral thug. Watch out for the scene when Shatru goes to the employment office to seek job (after being coerced by Dharam) and his interaction with the officer there. Alas, his comic talents weren't quite explored by any other director and this guy himself started hamming in the later stages of his career. This is among Shatru's two finest performances('Mere Apne' being the other one). Watch it for Shatru. The movie is a joyride and Shatru makes it work.
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    • Release date
      • April 12, 1974 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Friend
    • Production company
      • Suchitra Films Pvt. Ltd.
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      2 hours 44 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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