Sorry Bhai (2008)

It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

It's too vague a title to convey much, which is why, I'm guessing, not many would have seen it. And those that have, haven't taken too well to it. Reason? Tad too unconventional for a Bollywood film! I happened to pick up the DVD only recently. But unlike my fuzzy scattered thoughts on it, the film came as a pleasant surprise. It's different, its fresh (save a few scenes, I didn't mind ignoring) with a subject that's been dealt with, unctuously. The film revolves around chalk-and-cheese brothers - Siddharth (Sharman Joshi), who rejoices in the simple pleasures of life, Harsh (Sanjay Suri), a freakin' workaholic; and Harsh's fiancée Aaliya (Chittranghada Singh), a character that appears practical and level-headed initially but enigmatic, later (for most part of the film). Harsh, who leaves home years back, to work abroad (in Mauritius) is now ready to tie the knot with Aaliya. He calls Dad (Boman Irani), Ma (Shabana Aazmi) and his bro Siddharth, to be part of this 'very special day of his life' to Mauritius. As Aaliya spends time with Harsh's family, she realizes this is not how she'd pictured her life to be. What ensues is to watch out for! The characters aren't white or black (somewhere, there's a mystifying aspect to each of them). Sharman and Boman (yes!) steal the show here. Sharman's mama's-boy-evolves-into-a-man-who-dares-to-defy act is on the ball! He play a scientist (out of all the professions!) who's out there to prove a classic (read: nonsensical) theory. When he's not breaking his head over this theory, he indulges in his saxophone. His other interests include Jazz. Sharman, as an actor, is brilliant. His subtle expressions convey more than his dialogues. He is one underrated actor in the industry. Boman, with a cheerful disposition, is a sweetheart! He lightens up the screen each time he appears, with his mischievously hilarious repartees, directed mostly at his dear wife. He and Shabana share a great on screen presence (I enjoyed watching them in Honeymoon Travels!) At 54 and 59 (Shabana is six years older), they heart-warmingly :) justify the word 'chemistry.' The film is not without its flaws, but it's certainly a one-time watch. Don't be misled by the wishy-washy title. It's a sweet lil film! Go watch it! Find me on http://eatpraylovemovies.blogspot.com/2010/08/sorry-bhai- 2008-hearty-entertainer.html

Sorry Bhai! shows a situation that no one would want to get in to! Falling in love with your brother's fiancé, whoa.. Movie boasts of a great star cast, Boman Irani, Shabana Azmi, Sharman Joshi, Sanjay Suri and of course, Chitrangada Singh, but no exceptional performances! With run span of just 100 minutes, movie might come off as dragged at moments, especially when Chitrangada Singh is contemplating and trying to "woo" Sharman Joshi. But good soundtracks help in keeping you hooked. I really liked Onir's previous movies, My Brother... Nikhil & Bas Ek Pal. Even though latter didn't get much appreciation and went unnoticed, it was a good flick! Sanjay Suri gave amazing performance in both the movies. For Sorry Bhai! I feel, the subject of was good but the way it's been shown could have been way better. It's the kind of movie you enjoy while watching but you forget it the moment it's over. Watch this one without high expectations, just try and enjoy the movie. I'm still a little confused about the rating but I'd go with 2.5/5.

I was shocked how they ripped the family value apart. Boman role was great but the whole story doesn't hold good as ending is known and it is simply hard to watch how much profanity can be there.Not at all watch able. especially with your family People with twisted mind may love it , however watch out for it.So stay away , stay awake . . .Also the role were strongly acted, but the whole story is not fitting the bill.I have rated it 1/10 and I think the trend will follow. Watch some other movie but not this.

Onir has made the heartfelt My Brother Nikhil and the ponderous Bas Ek Pal before this, and must have wanted to do a romantic comedy-drama for a change, but maybe this is just not his genre.He fails to hold your attention for two hours. The biggest blame for the same goes for the poor scripting. Sorry Bhai is predictable from the word go and the dull pace literally puts you off to sleep. The film "Sorry Bhai" has a set of elderly couple romancing on screen and three youngsters who are confused over their relationship. The film has a simple script with no twists and turns but the actors are smart to make the show less tedious. A few moments in the film are catchy and most of the part is predictable. The film has been shot in Mauritious and the locations are beautiful. Actors are non glamorous but effective performers and dialogues are impressive. Only weakness is the script that has low scope to get dramatic. Sharman Joshi as the younger shy brother looks fine in his role. Shabana Azmi and Boman are amazing and their on screen chemistry has been exploited well in the film. Sanjay Suri is OK. Chitra looks OK performance wise. A Below Average Flick ...