CHAL MERE BHAI

Cast: Karisma Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt & Salman Khan
Director: David Dhawan
Music: Anand-Milind
Rating: * *

Two brothers fall in love with the same girl, one sacrifices and the other gets the girl -- this is the story of Chal Mere Bhai. The same theme has been used by many films -- Saajan, Pyar Koi Khel Nahin, Yeh Dillagi and the latest Dillagi. The script writer didn't even bother to give some newness to the film. Many scenes look a direct lift from other films.

Vicky (Sanjay Dutt) and Prem (Salman Khan) are two brothers who love each other so much that they can sacrifice anything for each other. Vicky is sincere and hardworking and handles their whole family business whereas Prem is interested in dramas and acting. Sapna (Karisma Kapoor) who is in search of a job comes to Vicky's office for a secretary's job. Vicky is not impressed by Sapna and refuses to give her the job. However, softened by her tears, Vicky's father Mr. Balraj Oberoi (Dalip Tahil) gives Sapna the job. Sapna once saves Vicky's life and the family thinks she is the perfect girl for Vicky. Even Vicky starts liking her. On the other hand, Prem and Sapna fall in love with each other.

Now follow the sacrifices. When Prem comes to know that Vicky loves Sapna, he behaves that he is a womaniser and drunkard so that Sapna will hate him. No prizes for guessing who gets the girl.

The first half of the film is tolerable but the second half is a sheer bore. The film is too lengthy and there is no depth in the emotions which can hold the audience.

Of the star cast Sanjay Dutt is a misfit in the comic role. He is good in action roles and so should stick to those types of role. As for Salman Khan this is the nth time he is doing this type of role. However in a few scenes he is good. Karisma Kapoor is the best of the lot. Her gorgeous wardrobe is a treat to watch and she performs well.

The music is a big letdown except for a couple of songs which are hummable. It seems David Dhawan did not put his heart into this film. An average movie which can be easily missed.


Source: India World


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