Johan Abharam, Priyanka Chopra and Abhishek Bachchan in Dostana
Sometimes, they say, for the rich and the famous, controversies rather prove advantageous, as they keep you in the news and draw other people’s attention towards you. Well, if that is really true then Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham must be hoping that in order to bail their sinking carrier, something of such sort does happen with their film Dostana also.
Though, a major factor that may help them in their cause is the timing of the release coincides with a very important development, which is similar to the storyline of this film. The film is being released in the week when Delhi High takes up the issue of lifting the ban on homosexuality and legalizing it. If the differences between the health ministry and home ministry over legalizing homosexuality do come up in open and hit the headlines, it may give a major boost to the film.
One thing that needs to be kept in mind though, is the fact that all you who expect this to be a kind of a repetition of Shabna Azmi Nandita Das starrer ‘Fire’ are in for a big disappointment. Unlike ‘Fire’ which invited criticism from all quarters because of the way it depicted serious lesbian relationship between two ladies who were neglected by their own husband and family, Dostana is actually a comic flick where the two character played by Abhishek and John are said to have just ‘Pretend’ to be gay couple in order to rent a house. In fact, the film may even draw a flak from homosexuals as it may end up making fun of same sex relationships.
But, irrespective of what the film has to offer, what people need to understand that its just a film, a story which may or may not have anything to do with reality. The film may either end up advocating the cause of homosexuality or it may eventually make fun of it, but in both the circumstances, hopefully it will be taken in the most spirited manner by all.
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