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Dostana (transl. Friendship) is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Raj Khosla, written by Salim–Javed, and produced by Yash Johar under the Dharma Productions banner. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha as two close friends, with Zeenat Aman in the female lead. Supporting performances are provided by Prem Chopra, Amrish Puri, Helen, and Pran. Set against the backdrop of law enforcement and criminal underworlds, the narrative follows the friendship between a police officer and a lawyer that becomes strained when both fall in love with the same woman, leading to a series of conflicts involving loyalty, justice, and betrayal.