Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, Dostana was a trendsetter in Indian cinema. Starring , the film followed two men who pretend to be a gay couple to share an apartment with a girl they both eventually fall for.

Kunal’s jaw dropped. Before he could protest, Sam grabbed his hand. The landlady beamed, her suspicions melting into a warm, supportive smile. "Oh, why didn't you say so? It’s so wonderful to see such a handsome couple!" The Complication

: It was the fourth highest-grossing film of 1980.