From tear-jerking hugs to fist-pumping face-offs, let’s dive into Bollywood’s most unforgettable brother acts that made us laugh, cry, and everything in between!
Let’s be real: Bollywood loves a good brother story. Whether it’s the kind that makes you grab tissues or the ones that make you wanna call your own sibling and say, “You’re alright, I guess,” these films nail the emotional rollercoaster. Take Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham for starters. Rahul (SRK) and Rohan (Hrithik) gave us all the feels. From secret letters to that iconic “Say ‘Shava Shava’” moment, their bond was all about love trumping family drama.
Then there’s Hum Saath-Saath Hain, the ultimate “we-stick-together” saga. Sure, it’s sugar-coated with family picnics and matching outfits, but when the brothers stand up for each other against scheming relatives? Chef’s kiss.
How could we not mention Karan Arjun?! This 90s cult classic is the OG “brothers against the world” saga. Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan as reincarnated siblings, avenging their mother’s tears (Raakhee’s iconic “Mere Karan Arjun aayenge” still echoes in our souls). From dying together to rebelling against fate, their bond was larger than life- and the ultimate proof that Bollywood moms will literally move heaven and earth for their sons.
Bollywood knows how to turn sibling love into a full-blown WWE match. Remember Deewar? Amitabh Bachchan’s angry Vijay and Shashi Kapoor’s righteous Ravi weren’t just brothers- they were symbols of good vs. evil. That “Mere paas maa hai” line? Still gives us chills.
Let’s rewind to Ram Lakhan (1989), where Jackie Shroff’s stoic, rule-abiding Ram clashed hard with Anil Kapoor’s cheeky, rebellious Lakhan. Their dynamic? Think fire and ice. Ram’s “duty first” attitude vs. Lakhan’s “rules are boring” vibe created sparks, but when push came to shove, their bond stole the show. Bonus points for that iconic “My Name Is Lakhan” anthem!
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Not all Bollywood brothers are out to make you sob. Some just wanna crack you up. Enter Judwaa- Salman Khan’s double role as twins separated at birth. One’s a goofy Mumbai guy, the other’s a suave Londoner. Chaos? Obviously. But the bromance (or twin-mance?) was pure gold.
And let’s not skip Golmaal: Fun Unlimited. Though not blood-related, Ajay Devgn’s silent, eye-rolling Gopal and Arshad Warsi’s hyperactive Madhav felt like brothers-from-another-mother. Their pranks and bickering were relatable.
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Newer films swapped over-the-top drama for subtle, real-life vibes. Kapoor & Sons did this perfectly. Fawad Khan and Siddharth Malhotra played brothers stuck between family secrets and their own insecurities. Their fights over parental favoritism and career pressures? Too real. Yet, that final hug in the rain? We needed hugs after that.
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Then there’s Brothers (2015), where Sidharth Malhotra and Akshay Kumar’s fractured bond gets rebuilt through MMA fights? Sure, it’s intense, but their journey from resentment to respect hits hard.
Whether they’re making us ugly-cry or snort-laughing, Bollywood’s brothers remind us that sibling bonds are complicated, crazy, and totally worth celebrating. This National Brothers Day, maybe grab your sibling, cue up one of these films, and thank them for not (hopefully) pulling a Deewar on you.
