Karan
Johar
is
indeed
a
happy
man.
His
Dostana
has
worked
and
how.
Defeating
the
stereotype,
going
completely
unconventional,
boasting
of
hot
bods
and
eventually
making
a
statement,
though
in
its
own
subtle
manner
and
humorous
undertones,
Dostana
is
now
being
branded
as
the
first
ever
hardcore
commercial
film
that
has
explored
relationship
between
two
people
of
the
same
sex.
We
get
into
an
exclusive
conversation
with
Karan
as
the
film
completes
its
successful
first
week
run
and
is
all
headed
for
quite
some
bountiful
in
days
to
come.
Here
Karan
talks
about
the
success
of
the
film,
it's
prospects
in
days
to
come
with
Yuuvraaj
being
a
biggie
to
compete
(he
dislikes
the
very
essence
of
competition
here
though)
while
also
defending
the
mixed
response
that
the
two
halves
of
the
film
and
Bobby's
presence
has
got
from
audience
as
well
as
media.
The
trend
of
a
Dharma
Production
doing
particularly
well
in
cities
has
continued
with
Dostana
too,
right?
I
have
great
faith
in
my
audience
and
even
while
making
Dostana,
we
knew
that
the
film
is
mainly
looking
at
big
cities
business.
We
understand
the
kind
of
demographics
we
were
catering
at.
This
is
why
in
the
overseas
too
it
has
been
such
a
big
success.
I
am
particularly
gladdened
by
the
fact
that
despite
recession,
the
film
has
performed
globally.
All
those
talks
of
economic
meltdown
affecting
film
business
as
well
have
been
evaporated
with
the
collections
of
Dostana
which
has
taken
one
of
the
best
opening
weeks
in
last
so
many
months.
But
did
you
actually
see
such
success
coming?
The
responses
I
received
on
Day
One
made
sure
that
Dostana
was
headed
in
the
right
direction.
Of
course
every
movie
comes
with
feedback
which
represents
two
sides
of
the
same
coin.
Even
in
case
of
Dostana,
there
was
positive
as
well
as
negative
feedback.
Some
loved
it
but
some
hated
it
too.
That's
ok,
its
show
business
and
this
is
why
we
are
here
for.
What
is
overwhelming
is
that
those
who
loved
the
movie
far
surpassed
the
ones
who
didn't.
The
collections
for
the
films
only
convey
the
same!
So
how
much
does
the
success
of
Dostana
eventually
mean
to
you?
It
absolutely
means
a
lot
to
me
because
first
and
foremost
it
is
a
validation
of
all
the
hard
work
from
the
team.
Also,
the
brand
image
that
Dharma
Productions
stands
for
has
been
taken
care
of
after
Dostana.
I
had
to
maintain
a
quality
of
production
house
and
I
am
glad
that
the
film
has
only
added
on
to
it.
Beyond
the
obvious
drool
factor,
did
you
actually
believe
that
John
would
be
able
to
deliver
as
an
actor
as
well?
My
film
is
about
a
gay
couple.
The
two
men
had
to
be
macho
and
yet
come
with
a
great
sense
of
humor.
John
just
fitted
the
bill
since
beneath
a
great
body,
he
also
has
a
good
comic
timing.
I
had
seen
him
in
Garam
Masala
and
knew
that
he
would
fit
in
well.
Priyadarshan
did
tap
his
comic
side
slightly
but
I
wanted
him
to
go
full
on.
I
knew
from
my
heart
that
John
could
be
very
funny.
I
just
told
Tarun
that
'hey,
let's
go
and
get
on
John.
He
can
pull
on
comedy.'
The
next
thing
we
knew,
he
was
on
board!
Bobby's
presence
in
the
film
has
met
with
a
mixed
response
though.
I
respect
your
point
of
view
but
then
as
a
filmmaker
you
can't
always
cater
to
everyone's
sensibilities.
If
you
ask
me,
it
was
a
tough
role
for
Bobby
to
play
and
he
pulled
it
off
rather
amazingly
well.
He
was
so
sincere
and
his
dedication
showed.
He
brings
in
a
certain
dignity
to
the
proceedings.
Second
half
v/s
first
half
debate
has
been
on
as
well.
It
has
been
unanimously
acknowledged
that
first
half
is
a
riot
though
things
are
just
not
the
same
in
the
second
half.
There
have
been
point
of
views
and
there
will
be
point
of
views.
I
respect
them
all.
At
the
end
of
the
day,
the
whole
package
is
meant
to
entertain
you
and
in
this
context,
Dostana
has
succeeded,
isn't
it?
Look
at
it
this
way.
The
film
is
about
life,
love
and
friendship
and
while
between
the
two
halves
of
the
film,
each
of
these
elements
had
to
make
their
presence
felt.
This
is
why
I
stand
by
every
frame
of
the
film.
After
all,
creativity
follows
its
own
process,
right?
Though
you
sound
confident
about
the
film's
prospects
in
weeks
to
come
as
well,
this
weekend
would
be
crucial
considering
Yuvvraaj
is
coming.
How
much
of
it
is
a
competition
by
the
way?
I
am
hoping
that
both
the
films
do
really
well.
I
know
for
sure
that
Yuvvraaj
too
is
touted
to
be
heavy
on
multiplexes.
I
really
hope
and
pray
for
Subhashji
that
it
works
as
well
as
Dostana
continues
to
keep
entertaining
the
audience.
I
don't
even
want
to
be
competitive
when
it
comes
to
these
two
films.
Story first published: Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 11:18 [IST]