This is a very clear movie,one of those successive comedies made by David Dhawan in count of a very proper couple.at that times Salman Khan & Karisma Kapoor made 8 films together and except 1 or 2 they were all funny. David Dhawan discovered their perfect chemistry of act & i believe that Chal Mere Bhai was one of the last pictures made with this formal couple.it is a good film with funny & dramatic moments.a typical David Dhawan movie. story of Sapna(Karisma Kapoor)who comes to Mumbai to find a job while she live with his uncle Mamaji(Shakti Kapoor),when she goes for interview she meets Vicky Oberoi(Sanjay Dutt),the serious chairman of the Oberoi's industry company.who does not hire Sapna because she did not arrive in interview in time.& when Sapna meets Vicky's Dad the head boss Balraj Oberoi(Dalip Tahil),he becomes impressed of Sapna and hires her.during all the incidents Oberoi family have another son whose name is Prem(Salman Khan).he is a playboy who wishes to be a superstar.and when he faces Sapna he happens to love her and Sapna loves Prem either.but Vicky suddenly falls in love with Sapna and cause he has lost his girlfriend before,he chooses Sapna's love forever and ever... good story with splendid music and performances.Sanjay Baboo is great.he plays as Vicky as good as it gets.also Salman is great as playboy Prem who finds himself drown in Sapna's love.Karisma is the best of all.she plays the naughty innocent Sapna like spectacular as she is. I regret of why KArisma and Salman don't play in films anymore.they were good couples all the time of modern Bollywood.Alas,nothing stays in good style forever.David Dhawan directs this picture better than his stupid films like:Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi,Bade Miyan Chote Miyan &... this a well made film.think full one with a repeated story but performances terrific. Vivaah old times.Vivaah old couples.Vivaah David Dhawan...
14 Reviews
It deserved to be do better!
anthony_fernandes807 December 2012
Warning: Spoilers
Chal Mere Bhai looked like a very promising film when it was announced and once the promos hit the tube. However, it sank at the BO.
Honestly, there are worse films out there that do roaring business. The story was as old as your grandfather's bread. Nothing in it. The same old tale of 2 brothers falling for the same girl. But David Dhawan brought his own to this romantic comedy with his expert comic touch. Besides, Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt looked good together on screen. Salman and Karisma's pairing was also quite fresh. The film had nothing new to offer, but it entertains while it plays. The camera-work, especially of the songs was very eye candy. The locales were plush, the cinematography was eye pleasing and the film had its comic moments as well.
A big plus was Anand-Milind's music. Unlike their other hit collaborations with director David Dhawan, which mostly comprised of mass appealing peppy songs, this film had some beautiful romantic duets. The pick of the lot is undoubtedly Meri Neend Jaane Lagi Hain, followed closely by Chori Chori Sapno Mein. The peppier tracks like the title song, Aaj Kal Ki Ladkiya and Lal Dupatta Malmal Ka were also infectious.
I don't really know as to why the film, despite its merits, couldn't survive at the BO. Like they say, not every good film is a HIT and not every HIT film is good!
Honestly, there are worse films out there that do roaring business. The story was as old as your grandfather's bread. Nothing in it. The same old tale of 2 brothers falling for the same girl. But David Dhawan brought his own to this romantic comedy with his expert comic touch. Besides, Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt looked good together on screen. Salman and Karisma's pairing was also quite fresh. The film had nothing new to offer, but it entertains while it plays. The camera-work, especially of the songs was very eye candy. The locales were plush, the cinematography was eye pleasing and the film had its comic moments as well.
A big plus was Anand-Milind's music. Unlike their other hit collaborations with director David Dhawan, which mostly comprised of mass appealing peppy songs, this film had some beautiful romantic duets. The pick of the lot is undoubtedly Meri Neend Jaane Lagi Hain, followed closely by Chori Chori Sapno Mein. The peppier tracks like the title song, Aaj Kal Ki Ladkiya and Lal Dupatta Malmal Ka were also infectious.
I don't really know as to why the film, despite its merits, couldn't survive at the BO. Like they say, not every good film is a HIT and not every HIT film is good!
OK, but directing and editing a bit clumsy
OsGlink20 December 2001
Although Ms Kapoor's performance of Sapna at times brings out the ditziness of the character, it also seems a bit forced and makes one wonder if a bit of stronger direction might have helped. The love story on the part of the brothers (Dutt and Khan) towards Sapna is somewhat difficult to believe. One can halfway see Vicky's attraction to Sapna because of her slightly heroic actions, but it's a bit more challenging to believe that of Prem's. There are times where scene cuts and pacing have one scratching one's head. There is a drunken scene much like that in Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye, and Mr Khan shows he can do it well.
love it
BarneySwarley25 November 2005
Warning: Spoilers
this was an awesome movie the chemistry between Karishma Kapoor and Salman Khan is always amazing...hope to see them two again...the story starts with Karishma being the ditsy girl who does everything wrong the two brothers Sanjay and Salman of course start to hate her but after a few mistakes Karishma saves Sanjay's life and slowly the two brothers begin to fall in love with her but Karishma only falls back in love with Salman but keep their relationship a secret things turn when Sanjay's grandma and dad want to marry him with Karishma after hearing this Salman and Karishma break up and Karishma agrees to marry Sanjay but at the night of the engagement Sanjay reveals the one night when Salman was drunk and started to sleep-talks spilled about him and Kairshma and Sanjay says that Salman and Krishma should be together so Karishma and Salman marry instead
All round predictable Bollywood
eventlaunch29 June 2019
Crap
silvan-desouza24 September 2009
David Dhawan in 1999 after the superhit BIWI NO.1 with Salman repeated Salman and Karisma for the 4th time in his film with this film which released 2 months after the not so successful DHLJ
The movie is the same formula Salman, Karisma and Dutt have done for ages Similar to SAAJAN minus there Sanjay was the lead and he had a great role here he is just the typical no nonsense kinda boss who falls in love Even the music is ordinary here and also the romance
It's like 9 years after SAAJAN you make a diluted version which looks like a rehash of several other films
The film is nothing different and is actually boring to watch Remember DILLAGI, Remember SAAJAN.etc
Direction by DD is bad Music is nothing special
Amongst actors Salman does his usual stuff he did mostly those days though he was more lively and natural compared to today's comedies of his where he is bad Sanju seems bored Karisma does her part very well Dalip Tahil is okay Shakti Kapoor, Himani are routine Sushma Seth is good
The movie is the same formula Salman, Karisma and Dutt have done for ages Similar to SAAJAN minus there Sanjay was the lead and he had a great role here he is just the typical no nonsense kinda boss who falls in love Even the music is ordinary here and also the romance
It's like 9 years after SAAJAN you make a diluted version which looks like a rehash of several other films
The film is nothing different and is actually boring to watch Remember DILLAGI, Remember SAAJAN.etc
Direction by DD is bad Music is nothing special
Amongst actors Salman does his usual stuff he did mostly those days though he was more lively and natural compared to today's comedies of his where he is bad Sanju seems bored Karisma does her part very well Dalip Tahil is okay Shakti Kapoor, Himani are routine Sushma Seth is good
Good family movie but some scenes are copied
amreenbi5311 January 2012
Warning: Spoilers
All in all this is a good family movie and does have it's funny moments. Sanjay Dutt does a good job but I really found Karishma to be irritating. She looked good no doubt but I don't like her acting skills in this movie. The movie has certain scenes that are copied from a Pakistani drama that I have recently watched called Ankahi. Scenes such as Karishma Kapoor opening the window and the papers flying everywhere, getting into Salman khan's car forcefully and stapling papers to Sanjay Dutt's tie. Despite this it is still a good movie and worth watching at least once. The songs are good and there is nothing offensive in this movie. The reason for my low score though is that I feel there are far better movies to watch and there is nothing really new in this movie.
Basic Routine Repeated story from David Dhawan...
shaikhirshad-4122325 February 2024
Same basic story with same screenplay used as director David Dhawan uses in his all films which is super boring to watch.
Only good thing of this film is Sanjay & Salman their chemistry is good throughout the film with some good songs rest is just below average.
Story, screenplay as usual basic family relationships and their problems nothing apart from that. Srceenplay is not engaging at all every 5-10 mins there is a song and the whole film depends on songs because screenplay is zero.
Acting performance except lead actors rest are just below average nothing unique or different to do.
Songs is good but not all even comedy is not funny in this film. Feel too forced and not well scripted.
Overall a below average basic usual story from David dhawan which you can easily skip.....
Only good thing of this film is Sanjay & Salman their chemistry is good throughout the film with some good songs rest is just below average.
Story, screenplay as usual basic family relationships and their problems nothing apart from that. Srceenplay is not engaging at all every 5-10 mins there is a song and the whole film depends on songs because screenplay is zero.
Acting performance except lead actors rest are just below average nothing unique or different to do.
Songs is good but not all even comedy is not funny in this film. Feel too forced and not well scripted.
Overall a below average basic usual story from David dhawan which you can easily skip.....
An all-round entertainer
Peter_Young15 October 2010
I thoroughly enjoyed watching David Dhavan's Chal Mere Bhai, a crazy comedy which is a complete laugh riot for the entire family. The movie has drama, action, romance and comedy, all blended together to create a picture that keeps you entertained from start to finish. The film tells the story of two loving brothers, Vicky and Prem, both of whom fall for the same girl. That sounds rather dramatic, but everything is flavoured with great humour and is great fun to watch. Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan play the leading roles, they do a great job and have a great chemistry with Karisma Kapoor, but more than anything they just look like real brothers simply because of their own friendship behind the cameras. Everything in their interaction is incredibly convincing and nice to watch. Sanju is restrained and subdued and Salman is naturally funny with his happy-go-lucky attitude. Karisma Kapoor is awesome as the innocent and unassuming yet smart Sapna. These three leads act according to the film's mood and provide the film's most hilarious moments. What I particularly liked about the movie is its lighthearted nature. The movie has practically no villains and the supporting cast pretty much resembles the big good family of Hum Aapke Hain Koun. Anand-Milind compose a lovely soundtrack for the film. Among the songs, "Aajkal Ki Ladkiyan" is very catchy, "Chori Chori Sapnon" is also very nice, but my favourite number is "Meri Neend Jaane Lagi Hai", which is very melodious and is beautifully pictured on screen. Chal Mere Bhai is not some extraordinary film but it's very entertaining and deserves many repeat viewings, at least according to me.
Good performances by the entire cast, especially Sanju Baba
M. Rishi17 July 2000
Complete Cinema (FilmTvIndia):
Neha Arts Presentation's CHAL MERE BHAI is a breezy, light hearted, rib-tickling comic caper, revolving around the strong bond shared between two brothers and their predictable, falling head over heels in love with the same stunning lass. So there is Mamaji (Shakti Kapoor) an over ambitious, over enthusiastic theatre artiste, Mamiji (Himani Shivpuri) a mad hater of her hubby's not-so-funny antics and in between them is their Pune returned Bhanji, Sapna (Karishma Kapoor) who has landed up in Mumbai in search of a job. She is a bumble bee to the core, who always ends up doing the wrong things, but unintentionally at the right time. Once on her way to give her interview she wrongfully bumps into Vicky Oberoi (Sanjay Dutt) a la Mere Mehboob style, only this time the dropped books have been replaced with the dropped files. Since Vicky happens to be the M.D. of the Oberoi group of companies, she dosen't get the job. But on her way out she mets Pa Oberoi (Dalip Tahil), chairman of the company, who gets carried away by her pools of tears and hires her. Next the damsel in distress Sapna forcibly grabs a lift from Vicky's younger brother Prem Oberoi (Salman Khan), the theatre buff of Mamaji's group, to reach on time on the first day of her job. Slowly and steadily Vicky gets drawn towards Sapna, not to be left behind, Vicky and his Dadimaa's (Sushma Seth) grandson Prem discovers that he too has fallen head over heels in love with Sapna, who reluctantly reciprocrates his love. Now Pa and Dadimaa wants Sapna as the bride of the Oberoi mansion, by marrying Vicky. Vicky says yes, Sapna is confused, Prem adds to the confusion confounded until...And then how the sacrificial jigsaw puzzle is abruptly solved, forms the substance of this 'savior de f aire '. Production values have substantial glitz and glamour. Technically apt. Cameraman Harmeet Singh seems to have been literally in a holidaying mood, so he has beautifully captured the new scenic locales of Cine Tirol region and Salisberg - Austria, where nothing else but only the songs have been canned. Editor A.Muthu has been hampered by the hackneyed story, screenplay, dialogues of Rumi Jaffery, Ikram Akhtar, Yunus Sajawal and even their constant take-off on senior actors like Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan was not in very good taste. Musically the Anand-Milind - Sameer combo leaves much to be desired, with only the title song sung by the principal actors,'Chori chori sapno mein aata hai koi' and 'Meri neend jaane lagi hai' that are worth humming.
Performancewise Sanjay Dutt excellent as usual and exudes a tremendous screen presence. Salman Khan too matches his senior co-star especially in the comic sequences. Karisma Kapoor successfully displays her comic forte, apart from portraying all the nuances of her well defined role. On the other hand Naghma, Sonali Bendre and Twinkle Khanna's gutsy, guest appearances are just about okay. Shakti Kapoor and Himani Shivpuri impress, and the rest of the cast pass muster.
Directorially David Dhawan has done a fair job, but he is handicapped by oft-rehashed subjects.
Super Cinema (FilmTvIndia):
Neha Arts' CHAL MERE BHAI is a comedy with a love triangle. Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan play two brothers. They are sons of industrialist Dalip Tahil. Sanjay is the elder brother and he manages the business. Salman is not interested in family business. He wants to be a great actor. He works on the stage with Shakti Kapoor as his director. Shakti's neice Karisma Kapoor comes to the city for a job. Dalip gives her the job as the secretary of Sanjay. Karisma is a blundering worker and Sanjay does not like her. Sanjay is injured in a fight. Karisma takes him to a hospital and Sanjay's life is saved. Sanjay's father Dalip and grandmother Sushma Seth are impressed with Karisma and they want Sanjay to marry Karisma They don't know that Salman and Karisma are in love. Sanjay also agrees to marry Karisma. Now one brother has to make the sacrifice.
Production values are good. Harmeet Singh's cinematography is pleasing. Technically okay. Ganesh Acharya's choreography is good. Anand-Milind's music sounds nice in the theatre, but there are too many songs. Two songs 'Meri neend jaane lagi hai' and 'Chori chori sapnon mein' are hummable.
The first half is a breezy comedy. Tempo slows down in the second half and the story runs on predictable line. A major drawback of the film is that the basic story has been repeated in many films, and recently in "Dillagi" and "Pyar Koi Khel Nahin."
Performance-wise, Sanjay Dutt impresses. Salman Khan is natural. Karisma Kapoor is lively. Shakti Kapoor, Sushma Seth, Dalip Tahil, Himani Shivpuri and Asrani provide able support.
As the director, David Dhawan again shows competence as a maker of light comedy. The drawback is that David and his team of writers are running out of ideas. They are only repeating situations seen in other films. Dialogue writer Rumi Jaffery is able to provide occasional punches.
Neha Arts Presentation's CHAL MERE BHAI is a breezy, light hearted, rib-tickling comic caper, revolving around the strong bond shared between two brothers and their predictable, falling head over heels in love with the same stunning lass. So there is Mamaji (Shakti Kapoor) an over ambitious, over enthusiastic theatre artiste, Mamiji (Himani Shivpuri) a mad hater of her hubby's not-so-funny antics and in between them is their Pune returned Bhanji, Sapna (Karishma Kapoor) who has landed up in Mumbai in search of a job. She is a bumble bee to the core, who always ends up doing the wrong things, but unintentionally at the right time. Once on her way to give her interview she wrongfully bumps into Vicky Oberoi (Sanjay Dutt) a la Mere Mehboob style, only this time the dropped books have been replaced with the dropped files. Since Vicky happens to be the M.D. of the Oberoi group of companies, she dosen't get the job. But on her way out she mets Pa Oberoi (Dalip Tahil), chairman of the company, who gets carried away by her pools of tears and hires her. Next the damsel in distress Sapna forcibly grabs a lift from Vicky's younger brother Prem Oberoi (Salman Khan), the theatre buff of Mamaji's group, to reach on time on the first day of her job. Slowly and steadily Vicky gets drawn towards Sapna, not to be left behind, Vicky and his Dadimaa's (Sushma Seth) grandson Prem discovers that he too has fallen head over heels in love with Sapna, who reluctantly reciprocrates his love. Now Pa and Dadimaa wants Sapna as the bride of the Oberoi mansion, by marrying Vicky. Vicky says yes, Sapna is confused, Prem adds to the confusion confounded until...And then how the sacrificial jigsaw puzzle is abruptly solved, forms the substance of this 'savior de f aire '. Production values have substantial glitz and glamour. Technically apt. Cameraman Harmeet Singh seems to have been literally in a holidaying mood, so he has beautifully captured the new scenic locales of Cine Tirol region and Salisberg - Austria, where nothing else but only the songs have been canned. Editor A.Muthu has been hampered by the hackneyed story, screenplay, dialogues of Rumi Jaffery, Ikram Akhtar, Yunus Sajawal and even their constant take-off on senior actors like Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan was not in very good taste. Musically the Anand-Milind - Sameer combo leaves much to be desired, with only the title song sung by the principal actors,'Chori chori sapno mein aata hai koi' and 'Meri neend jaane lagi hai' that are worth humming.
Performancewise Sanjay Dutt excellent as usual and exudes a tremendous screen presence. Salman Khan too matches his senior co-star especially in the comic sequences. Karisma Kapoor successfully displays her comic forte, apart from portraying all the nuances of her well defined role. On the other hand Naghma, Sonali Bendre and Twinkle Khanna's gutsy, guest appearances are just about okay. Shakti Kapoor and Himani Shivpuri impress, and the rest of the cast pass muster.
Directorially David Dhawan has done a fair job, but he is handicapped by oft-rehashed subjects.
Super Cinema (FilmTvIndia):
Neha Arts' CHAL MERE BHAI is a comedy with a love triangle. Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan play two brothers. They are sons of industrialist Dalip Tahil. Sanjay is the elder brother and he manages the business. Salman is not interested in family business. He wants to be a great actor. He works on the stage with Shakti Kapoor as his director. Shakti's neice Karisma Kapoor comes to the city for a job. Dalip gives her the job as the secretary of Sanjay. Karisma is a blundering worker and Sanjay does not like her. Sanjay is injured in a fight. Karisma takes him to a hospital and Sanjay's life is saved. Sanjay's father Dalip and grandmother Sushma Seth are impressed with Karisma and they want Sanjay to marry Karisma They don't know that Salman and Karisma are in love. Sanjay also agrees to marry Karisma. Now one brother has to make the sacrifice.
Production values are good. Harmeet Singh's cinematography is pleasing. Technically okay. Ganesh Acharya's choreography is good. Anand-Milind's music sounds nice in the theatre, but there are too many songs. Two songs 'Meri neend jaane lagi hai' and 'Chori chori sapnon mein' are hummable.
The first half is a breezy comedy. Tempo slows down in the second half and the story runs on predictable line. A major drawback of the film is that the basic story has been repeated in many films, and recently in "Dillagi" and "Pyar Koi Khel Nahin."
Performance-wise, Sanjay Dutt impresses. Salman Khan is natural. Karisma Kapoor is lively. Shakti Kapoor, Sushma Seth, Dalip Tahil, Himani Shivpuri and Asrani provide able support.
As the director, David Dhawan again shows competence as a maker of light comedy. The drawback is that David and his team of writers are running out of ideas. They are only repeating situations seen in other films. Dialogue writer Rumi Jaffery is able to provide occasional punches.
Enjoyable
GypsiB16 April 2017
Vicky (Sanjay Dutt) and Prem (Salman Khan) are brothers and the closest of friends. Sapna (Karishma Kapoor), Vicky's secretary, and Prem fall in love, but Prem waits to announce it hoping that his older brother will find a wife first. Unfortunately, when Vicky settles on a bride, it's none other than Sapna. Prem is torn between his new love for Sapna and his long-standing devotion to Vicky.
As often happens with Bollywood, this begins as a lighthearted romantic comedy, but in the second hour becomes a more serious family drama dealing with love, duty, and sacrifice. Dutt and Khan have excellent chemistry together and were entirely convincing as brothers. Kapoor, as usual, gave a fine performance, both comedic and serious. The musical numbers were good and the costumes were beautiful. Overall, it's an excellent and enjoyable movie from beginning to end.
As often happens with Bollywood, this begins as a lighthearted romantic comedy, but in the second hour becomes a more serious family drama dealing with love, duty, and sacrifice. Dutt and Khan have excellent chemistry together and were entirely convincing as brothers. Kapoor, as usual, gave a fine performance, both comedic and serious. The musical numbers were good and the costumes were beautiful. Overall, it's an excellent and enjoyable movie from beginning to end.
I adore this movie!
azetkhataieva21 May 2019
This is another comedy Dhawan has created starring the famous trio Karisma Kapoor and Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt as brothers.A really enjoyable love-triangle with Karisma Kapoor as a heroine as the cheerful and somewhat clumsy Sapna.I enjoyed the songs and the chemistry between Salman and Karisma was really great.!
Very good movie
anupshetty-5293727 April 2022
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