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Mere Brother Ki Dulhan

  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 19m
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5.9/10
11K
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Katrina Kaif, Imran Khan, and Ali Zafar in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011)
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A quirky rom-com where Kush finds the ideal Indian bride Dimple for his brother Luv and a series of comical and unpredictable events follow.A quirky rom-com where Kush finds the ideal Indian bride Dimple for his brother Luv and a series of comical and unpredictable events follow.A quirky rom-com where Kush finds the ideal Indian bride Dimple for his brother Luv and a series of comical and unpredictable events follow.

  • Director
    • Ali Abbas Zafar
  • Writer
    • Ali Abbas Zafar
  • Stars
    • Imran Khan
    • Katrina Kaif
    • Ali Zafar
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    5.9/10
    11K
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    • Director
      • Ali Abbas Zafar
    • Writer
      • Ali Abbas Zafar
    • Stars
      • Imran Khan
      • Katrina Kaif
      • Ali Zafar
    • 26User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 14 nominations total

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    Imran Khan
    Imran Khan
    • Kush Agnihotri
    Katrina Kaif
    Katrina Kaif
    • Dimple Dixit
    Ali Zafar
    Ali Zafar
    • Luv Agnihotri
    Tara D'Souza
    Tara D'Souza
    • Piali Patel
    Parikshit Sahni
    Parikshit Sahni
    • Colonel Agnihotri
    • (as Parikshet Sahani)
    Kanwaljeet Singh
    Kanwaljeet Singh
    • Mr. Dilip Dixit
    • (as Kanwaljit Singh)
    Suparna Marwah
    Suparna Marwah
    • Mrs. Dixit
    Arfeen Khan
    • Ajju Dixit
    Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub
    Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub
    • Shobit
    Tariq Vasudeva
    • Rohit
    Brijendra Kala
    Brijendra Kala
    • Salmaan Bhai
    Kusum Talwar
    • Grandmother
    Vijay Mohan
    • Uncle
    Veena Mohan
    • Aunt
    Monika Kohli
    • Bitti Mami
    • (as Monica Kohli)
    Ayesha Khanna
    • Tina
    Aradhana Khanna
    • Diya
    Sunny Dagar
    • Dinesh
    • Director
      • Ali Abbas Zafar
    • Writer
      • Ali Abbas Zafar
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    User reviews26

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    aprajita11

    Absolute waste of time

    After watching this movie, I felt so proud of myself. I always felt that Bollywood movies are just waste of time. This movie reinforced my

    thoughts. This is just a total waste of time. I would say watch AAJ TAK

    news. They are much more funny that this movie. I am still trying to

    figure if this movie was comedy or tragedy................ Well save

    some time and money....... Don't waste either for this movie.

    I m just completing ten lines for text so ignore the following.

    i m not judgmental but this movie sucked big time. I was waiting for it to be done. i held my patience..... but this is so much dragging.... i finally started doing my work. didn't waste my time. Khan did a good job. somehow katrina didn't fit in the role. but its my view. some people will like this movie. just depends how much you admire Hollywood movies. if someone can understand Hollywood movies, will hate bollywood movies. but for some people for whom English is a big problem, will like the crappy Hindi movies.
    bobbysing

    Though you already know the plot, still do watch it for the chemistry between the cast, their fun and for Katrina in a brand new avtaar.

    The title said it all and therefore there wasn't any kind of great excitement level before its release among the viewers. The plot was clearly revealed and it had the same outline, which was earlier tackled in a serious mode by Onir in his SORRY BHAI (2008). But this time the mood is all light and the genre changes to 'A Romantic Comedy', supported by some good impressive performances to save the film. So the outcome is all positive and fairly entertaining to give you a good time in the theater with your friends.

    Starting off calmly with some light comic sequences, introducing both the brothers Ali Zafar and Imran Khan, the director makes way for the grand entry of the main attraction of the film, Katrina Kaif. And to my surprise she enters in a brand new avtaar of a 'Bindaas Girl' quite different from her till date on-screen image. To be frank, she simply jumps out of her closed kind of shell with this film and plays it real loud and clear, moving away from her Barbie Doll persona. Hence, Katrina remains the biggest reason why you should watch MBKD in the next few days with your friends. The youngster's brigade is surely going to love this new unexpected transformation of the girl and there is bound to be a substantial increase in her fan following after this film. In short, with MBKD, Katrina proudly announces that she is not just a lucky hit mascot for the big stars and has now learned her job pretty well.

    The film excels and entertains throughout its first half and then slightly starts dipping post its intermission. But that was clearly unavoidable since the director had selected a theme which was all predictable from the very first shot and had nothing in store to shock the viewers. So the second hour does give you a Déjà vu kind of feeling, since you already know what's going to happen next. Yet the film never disappoints completely and maintains a good entertaining momentum right till its enjoyable climax. And that's the major USP of MBKD which is able to impress the viewers, despite of having an all predictable script.

    The songs do help to keep up the spirit on the screen but only in its first half. Post intermission, a few songs serve as an unwanted break, which could have been avoided to give it a more to-the-point edit. Yes, the sequences and performance do seem to be going a bit over the top in its last 20 minutes. But there overall soothing impact maintains the balance and one feels reasonably entertained in the end. Particularly it's the lovable chemistry between its leading cast of Katrina, Imran and Ali which does the trick for the film and they really make you feel the love flowing.

    However, one major disappointment in the film remains the less footage given to the role of Ali Zafar. Truly speaking, I was excited to see MBKD only for Ali and not for anything else. But unfortunately he is the only one from the lead cast, getting the minimum scope in the script. Still, the singer turned actor, once again showcases his acting skills after his last year debut in "Tere Bin Laden" and I really loved watching all his scenes immensely. Imran Khan gels well with his co- stars and gives a fine performance too. But at the same time he also seems to be repeating himself in every film and hasn't got something new to offer in terms of acting. The film does have some flaws in its storyline as the younger brother simply makes a fool of his big bro and her beloved, who are never told the real truth behind all the drama staged. But one tends to forget all these flaws, moving with the lighter mood of the film and keeps enjoying.

    In nutshell, MERE BROTHER KI DULHAN is a KATRINA KAIF movie all the way and she will surely get many positive returns from the film in every respect. So watch it for the charming KATRINA alone along with your friends and family members. And don't worry if you already know the storyline, because if you do opt for it without any great expectations, then the film will surely keep you engrossed and entertained in a decent way.
    6himdesai

    If one can go for bodyguard due to Salman, one can also go for MBKD due to Katrina

    The director Ali Abbas Zafar (has no connection with Ali Zafar) works upon the common Bollywood formula of a love triangle but sadly, the movie fails to maintain a balance between love and humor quotient.

    The movie sparkles for about first half an hour, and as a viewer, you feel delighted. But gradually, the movie centers to the same old story with some added Masala in it.

    The messed up screenplay and ordinary performances are something to blame a big time. There are unnecessary comic scenes and over-the-top performances, due to which, the movie fails to create an emotional under current.

    The movie has many references of Bollywood movies (or say spoof), which somehow keeps you glued on the seat. But the main thing in a rom-com, the flavor of romance is missing here.

    The songs, in fact boosted the movie, which was supposed to be the role of screenplay writer.

    Imran Khan is as usual in the role of a chocolate boy, and his sweet image does trick for him. Katrina Kaif looks uncomfortable on the screen, she tries too hard to fit in her character and she somehow, fails to do so. Ali Zafar (though in a small role) has delivered a brilliant performance again. I want to see him more often. Tina D'Sousa is remarkable.

    Some scenes like the Chat show scene and Dabbang spoof are genuinely funny and scenes like Katrina's confession about love to Imran are touchy.

    Ali A. Zafar as a director has done a good job but Ali A. Zafar as a screenplay writer has a long way to go.
    pranav_2001

    Painfully boring experience and bad acting

    MBKD is a pure breed of Bollywood movie. There is a lot of dancing, songs, celebration, over-acting, a few good jokes (again: very few), masala... If you like to watch such movies where you don't have to use too much of your brain after a hard week's work, you might enjoy this.

    Watching MBKD is insult to intelligence and a boring experience. You know you are in the wrong theater when you get up and see people around you in deep sleep. I just couldn't wait for the movie to complete. Any movie that produces that kind of effect can only be hit because of its stars, great advertising and distribution.

    The movie is flawed at many instances, but for me the most important thing in a movie is 'the story'. The story has nothing innovative or even interesting. The overall story is predictable and illogical. However, the story has a small twist at the end, which was not predictable (bad news for people who wanted the movie to end soon). You won't predict how unwanted 'the twist' at the end is. For some reason our film industry forgets that making a 'funny story' doesn't mean making a 'stupid story'.

    The good thing in the movie is Katrina and her dancing skills. She can make any song look good with her size-zero body. Katrina looks good in any movie until she opens her mouth. Katrina's acting in this movie is childish and 'not cute'. Katrina's character was supposed to be of a cute and chulbuli girl, similar to Kareena Kapoor's character in 'Jab we Met'. But a combination of 'Bad acting' and inability to speak proper Hindi made Katrina look stupid.

    Acting of Imran and others is equally artificial. But Imran doesn't look as bad as the overacting of 'Ali Zafar' who is Imran's brother in the movie. For some reason everyone in the movie have stopped working and are behind getting 'Ali Zafar' married.
    9siber-363-532980

    India Films

    This film was very good.However I think you shouldn't give up your traditions and your culture. We watch your films and you have a lot of fans . Hint films don't contain very bad settings and everybody should watch easily and India shouldn't deviate own line.

    Players played perfectly and India films tell us India traditions and people's lives.

    Song in films and dances are professional and very quality.you don't lose your customs .

    We see India very beautiful country. Absoluately everybody should see this country.

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    • Trivia
      Ali Zafar does his own singing in the film.
    • Goofs
      Around 50 minutes into the movie before the Chhu Mantar song, Dimple strips her jeans and in the next frame puts on a top over the same jeans and then she is not wearing jeans again
    • Quotes

      Kush Agnihotri: You're amazing, Dimple. First you endanger my life, then you ask me to say thank you.

    • Connections
      Features Padosan (1968)
    • Soundtracks
      Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
      Performed by Krishna Kant (as K K)

      Backing vocals by Krishna Beuraa

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    • Release date
      • September 9, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • Hindi
      • English
    • Also known as
      • M.B.K.D.
    • Production company
      • Yash Raj Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $496,172
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $403,017
      • Sep 11, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,983,381
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 19m(139 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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