SHOLAY...ReMIX(ed)...punishment..!!. Review on Dostana

"Kitne Aadmi The....." the most oft repeated dialogues with serious as well as comic references, & the new dimension added was that Gabbar sways his leather belt, keeps asking this umpteen number of times reflects that he was GAY! Sholay also had Jai discouraging "Mausi" from approving Veeru for Basanti, they were GAY too, he didnt want to lose him for anything! They were Chuddie Buddies...gay!! And when Gabbar proclaims that Thakur has invited a Chhakkon ki Fauj, not a single eyebrow is raised goes on to prove the Gay lineage in the plot. Last but not the least, the popular hit "Yeh Dosti Humm Nahi Chhodenge(GAY)...!!

Now what does that signify??

Plot switched to 35 years later and a remix with the reins handed over by KJ to Mansukhani, who creates the frame with a Sindhi (predictably) girl & her modern "Mausi" are looking for tenants who are harmless. The lead actors leave no doubts in the minds about however bad they may emote it will pass off as Gay Feel tendencies.

After Malaysia banned FASHION for objectionable scenes till there were 12 vital cuts, now its Pakistan which has banned DOSTANA for the evident homosexual content. It is considered illegal, and punishable crime with whipping, imprisonment and even death there.

We were subjected to the same punishment for 2 hours and 33 minutes. They whipped us with a great humourous storm, imprisoned us in a rip roaring laff riot and made us encounter death…drop dead gorgeous Piggy Chops.

This is one time I really felt like being punished even more.

COMIC SCENES

Watching the Hot Dog, Abhisheks eyes pop out..kinda pop out!

Sam is running in Blues across the Lush Greens and draws the loudest Aahs in crowds.

Serenading by the waterfront in Tuxedoes.

Cajoling M for their best friends sake, read as success.

The first half is a typical KJ film : Locales, Music, Fast paced, & very characteristically Flamboyant. Not to forget there is a comical situation & dialogue every minute, this riot continues into the 2nd half too, before turning into serious business and a bit slow.

COMMENDABLES

M-Murli has performed brilliantly for the space where he was fitted in.

Offie-Sar- from the Immmigrations danced better than our leads.

Sush – Had she not been so garish, I would have still taken this modern “Mausi” as the old & lovable “Kitty” (remember Karamchand). Fantastic, especially when Kunal thinks of her as the Model for the photo sessions.

Kiron – She performs well for the 3 minutes she gets when she arrives at the house and puts it on further fire, but I think she could have been directed better than just a Ham. She was splendid when she accepts Kunal as the partner for her Sam…Pata nahin tu meri Bahu hai ya daamad…

PC – Drop dead gorgeous (cant think of anything else) all throughout. Is this the effect of Fashion, or results of the news doing the rounds of her facial cosmetology sessions where Kangana Ranaut also went. Her attires were stunning, all of them. The Gold Bikini (err swim suit) was like Oomph and you could see the guys (gays) hide their emotions under papers.

Kunal – Sassy, Cute dimpled smile, ‘yeh body shody kab kaam ayegi’ physique and the very embarrassing first 2 minutes of the movie with the bum scratching, were all very well accepted. He was suave in his typecast role and never went overboard.

Samir– Is he maturing to the next level, whatever this was a really cute act and you actually fall in love with him, well except the trademark bite the lower lip as he dances. In my opinion he was the main character around which the whole plot revolves. KJ has done his friend a great service.

HATERS

Abhi – He was wasted, OK he could not have been brought to any better use either, but any economically feasible actor could have played this role as well. Yeah! Budgets are never a concern for the Johars. I doubt if they pay their friends in cash or is it a service with opportunity to play a part in a production.

Cabbie – I thought these were really hospitable, but this one was rude to the core.

Gay Sarge – It was crass and very disgusting. Trying to shift the focus away from our main leads, even for that 2 minute screen presence.

Music – Maa da Laadla and Desi Girls are raring to hit the Top of the charts. You will hear them blaring at traffic signals as you wait for them to turn Green. Picturisation of maa da laadla was poor in choreography and  I did not like the setting of the song either.

SCORES

Tarun Mansukhani – 3 / 5;

Music 2 and a half / 5;

Story (Plot) 3 / 5;

Acting 3 and half / 5(as Abhishek scored a 4 and half to take the average higher);

Takes from the movie – I was never a PC fan, but I’m now inclined to favour her more over Kareena, though my No 1 still remains Rani and the No 2 is Kat, amongst the present lot. I am still not convinced if I am shifting allegiance for the Top hero slot away from my favorit Akshay towards any of these two, still...

I am not pushing you to watch or not to watch this genre movie, but I would definitely recommend it for sheer educational entertainment as it is not often we see such a subject treated so well and with great respect.

I am sure you will be left enthralled at the end of it all and wanting that this punishment, if it is meant to be one, can continue even longer.

Please do not watch this as a Sex Comedy, it is not one. I will strongly say it is a remake, Nah Remix of the Sholay, but with a newer, better, wittier, sassier and definitely enjoyable twist than RGV ki Aag(Aaarghh).

Yeh Dosti Humm Nahi ChhodenGAY !!!