Once again, just half measures. The two lead protagonists, Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham just pretend to be gay to rent two rooms with a common bathroom. As always, when Bollywood tries something bold, the story is set much beyond the Indian soil.

Tarun has used the cloud of Miami to cover it up. But then, a gag has a short life and beyond a point it refuses to sound funny. This is exactly the problem with Dostana.

Plus, when you figure out in the first few reels that the director wanted you to leave your brains at home and it’s not a sensitive take on homosexuality, suddenly Tarun tries to make you touchy.

Both John and Priyanka are natural in the skimpiest of outfits. Of late, Priyanka has given some fine performances. Here again she plays her part with full conviction. The scene stealer, however, is Abhishek Bachchan. He has effortlessly slipped from the male partner to the female partner in the relationship as per the demand. His gestures, his ability to make fun of himself are just in sync with the subject. Want to indulge in momentary hedonistic pleasures and enjoy some set-piece song sequences, try Dostana.

ANUJ KUMAR

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