This is a one of those mindless comedies which would have been more entertaining if it hadn't been for the insensitive and stereotypical portrayal of gays.

What we have finally is a film that is <i>kabhi</i> funny, <i>kabhi</i> uncomfortably squishy and squirmish, decently entertaining all through until it turns floppy and soppy and finally fizzles out faster than Diet Pepsi with a lame end that just makes you wonder: When will mainstream Indian cinema actually <i>Kome out of the Kloset?</i>

Dostana tries hard to entertain and it succeeds on a few occasions. But overall it's a huge disappointment.

It's all in fun. Not to be taken seriously. Not even when Abhishek and John lip-lock in mock-ecstasy for a farewell kiss that certainly leaves Priyanka breathless.