Mere Brother Ki Dulhan(2011)
Mere Brother Ki Dulhan is a 2011 Hindi romantic comedy film directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. It stars Imran Khan, Katrina Kaif, and Ali Zafar in lead roles. The story follows Kush, a London-based filmmaker, who is asked by his older brother Luv to find him a suitable Indian bride. Kush meets Dimple and introduces her to Luv, but complications arise when Kush falls in love with Dimple himself. The film explores themes of love, family duty, and sacrifice. It received positive reviews for its performances, humor, and soundtrack. The movie was a commercial success at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 9 September 2011
- Director
- Ali Abbas Zafar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Kush Agnihotri lives in London and works as a Bollywood filmmaker. His older brother Luv asks him to find a perfect Indian bride. Kush meets Dimple and thinks she is ideal for Luv. But Kush falls in love with Dimple. Now he must choose between his brother's happiness and his own heart.
“Love happens when you least expect it.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
Cast reunions in this film: Katrina Kaif & Aditya Chopra (5 films together), John Abraham & Aditya Chopra (4 films together), Katrina Kaif & Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub (3 films together), Katrina Kaif & Ali Abbas Zafar (2 films together), Katrina Kaif & Brijendra Kala (2 films together), and Katrina Kaif & John Abraham (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was inspired by a real-life incident where director Ali Abbas Zafar overheard someone use the phrase 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan' in conversation.
- Katrina Kaif performed her own stunts for the action sequence where her character jumps onto a moving car.
- A special 'rockstar' look was created for Imran Khan's character, involving leather jackets and styled hair, to contrast with his usual boy-next-door roles.
- The song 'Choomantar' was filmed at a heritage palace in Jaipur, requiring special permissions due to its historical status.
- This was one of the last films released by Yash Raj Films to feature the company's classic opening logo animation before it was updated.
- The film's climax scene at the wedding set was shot in a single long take to maintain continuous energy and laughter.
- Ali Zafar, who played the brother, is also a popular singer in Pakistan and recorded a version of a song for the film's soundtrack.