Dil Dosti Etc(2007)
Dil Dosti Etc is a 2007 Hindi coming-of-age film directed by Manish Tiwary. The lead cast includes Shreyas Talpade, Imaad Shah, Nikita Anand, and Smriti Mishra. The story follows two Delhi University hostel roommates who make a bet to win student elections and date three girls each. The film explores themes of friendship, class differences, and the consequences of manipulation. It received positive reviews for its realistic portrayal of college life and strong performances. The film was released in theatres on October 12, 2007.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate Play, Viu, JioCinema, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Manish Tiwary
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
Two college roommates, Sanjay and Apurv, cannot stand each other. They make a dangerous bet: win the student elections and sleep with three girls before the results. As they chase victory, they lie to everyone around them. But real feelings get in the way, and their plan starts to fall apart.
“College life is not a game”
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Trivia
- The film was shot on a low budget over 18 days at St. Stephen's College in Delhi.
- It marked the acting debut of Imaad Shah, son of actors Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak.
- The movie's title is a playful mix of Hindi and English, meaning 'Heart, Friendship, Etc.'.
- Director Manish Tiwary was inspired by his own college experiences in Delhi.
- The soundtrack featured songs by Indian Ocean, a famous indie rock band.
- It received positive reviews but had a very limited theatrical release.
- The film explores themes of class and friendship rarely shown in mainstream Bollywood at the time.