Salman Khan is back on the big screen with Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. The big Eid release brings the superstar back full of swag avatar after four years. His last full-fledged releases were Bharat and Dabanng 3, both in 2019, with an OTT release Radhe in 2021 and Antim (extended cameo) in the same year. We recently saw him in Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan and fans of the superstar have been waiting for a real Salman Khan entertainer ever since. And the wait is finally over. Salman Khan is back and he’s not alone. He brings with him an ensemble cast of a number of young talents who enjoy a huge fan following on social media. Pooja Hedge, who is now a pan-Indian sensation to be reckoned with, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari, Raghav Juyal, Siddharth Nigam, Jassie Gill and more with a special appearance from South superstar Venkatesh Daggubati and a menacing South villain – Jagapathi Babu and another one from North – Vijender Singh, Salman has tried to make the experience of this big screen Bollywood movie a celebratory one that can be enjoyed by all the family. But is Salman Khan actor Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan worth the wait and the hype? Read the review to know.
Movie: Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
Form: Salman Khan, Pooja Hegde, Venkatesh, Bhumika Chawla, Jagapathi Babu, Raghav Juyal, Jassie Gill, Siddharth Nigam, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari, Vinali Bhatnagar, Bhagyashree, Abhimanyu Singh, Vijender Singh
Director: Farhad Samji
Date of publication: April 21, 2023 in cinemas
What is it about?
Bhaijaan (Salman Khan) lives in Delhi with his three brothers Moh (Jassie Gill), Love (Raghav Juyal) and Ishq (Siddharth Nigam). He built a family despite not calling anyone his and now this family and their safety and happiness is most important to him. He is happy in his life with his brothers and he is the Bhaijaan of the entire basti in which they reside. And whenever there is a threat to them or anyone around them, Bhaijaan and his three brothers resort to horrific violence to solve it. An MLA (Vijender Singh) was after his life but failed every time. Soon, a beautiful South Indian girl, Bhagyalaxmi (Pooja Hegde) from Hyderabad, who comes to Delhi for work, falls in love with him. She thinks that Bhaijaan (her Jaan) like her big brother Annaya (Venkatesh Daggubati) is non-violent and calm and she is sure that her family will instantly approve of him. However, Bhaijaan’s reality does not remain hidden as Bhagya and then her family in Hyderabad are attacked by their erstwhile rival (Jagapathi Babu) and it is Bhaijaan who comes to their rescue. Their nemesis in Delhi and Hyderabad unite to end Bhaijaan and Annaya. How new bonds are formed, old ones changed and how two families from North and South come together for love is the main part of the story of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.
Watch the official trailer of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan below:
What’s Hot?
Salman Khan promised a big screen party and he delivered with Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. And the songs play an important role in that. The songs are upbeat – be it the Punjabi songs Billi Billi, O Balle Balle or the South song Yentamma. If Salman as a producer wanted the songs to look grand despite not being shot in real or foreign locations, his director Farhad Samji and cinematographer V Manikandan successfully delivered the same. The way most of the songs are recorded has a festive atmosphere and will definitely define the upcoming wedding season. Speaking of action, it is an integral part of Bhaijaan’s life and thus the film and action director Anal Arasu proves why he is one of the best in India. The fight scenes are raw with a touch of heroism that is in sync with Bhaijaan’s character and personality.
The casting is well done by Mukesh Chhabra and the writing by Farhad Samji, Sparsh Khetarpal and Tasha Bhambra needs special mention here for dialogues that may not be seeti-but but are raw, real and relatable (with the exception of Vande’s one-liners Mataram who seemed forced). They also handled the ensemble cast really well, giving everyone proper screen time. Shehnaaz Gill is gorgeous, Palak Tiwari is cheerful and confident, Vinali Thakur is promising. Raghav, Siddharth and Jassie play their roles well. Jagapathi Babu is menacing in his role and deserved more screen time, Vijender Singh surprises with his acting talent and looks like the perfect dapper Haryanvi. Venkatesh as a stubborn Hyderabadi guy is awesome and will remind you of Rana Naidu. There should be a petition from fans to have more of Venkatesh in Hindi movies and serials. His scenes and songs along with Salman are a joy to watch.
There are few moments in the film that stand out. There will be scenes that will put a smile on your face and even make you chuckle, some that will leave a lump in your throat, a solid kick of nostalgia with a Maine Pyaar Kiya throwback with Salman and Bhagyashree and a Naatu Naatu 2.0 with Salman, Venky and OG Naatu Naatu star Ram Charan. Farhad Samji is definitely getting his groove back. After an entertaining Pop Kaun for Disney Plus Hotstar, he has delivered yet another entertainment package in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.
What not?
The story contains loopholes that could easily have been avoided. For example, no one knows what Bhaijaan and his three brothers do for a living. The reveal of Annaya’s real identity, which had the scope to be very dramatic and action-packed, is treated as just another scene in the movie. Although widely recorded, the choreography of some of the songs is truly laughable. Jani Master and his crew do a great job on the spicy dance numbers, but the slow romantic numbers had huge room for improvement.
BL verdict
A complete family entertainer with perfect portions of romance, action and drama. Salman Khan is bringing back his swag and massive big screen entertainment to add to Eid festivities. Must-watch for Salman Khan fans and anyone looking for a fun, safe family cinema experience.
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