This story is from August 11, 2007

Sibling revelry

TNN / Aug 11, 2007, 00:00 IST

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Bhaigiri is cool in Bollywood. Both on screen and off screen. From Raj Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor to Ashok Kumar and Kishore Kumar, there are many examples of happy brothers who have lived together and worked together.
Even as, Pathan brothers Irfan and Yusuf Pathan pad up for the forthcoming Twenty20 World Cup (following in Surinder Amarnath and Mohinder Amarnath’s footsteps), we raise a toast to the brother act...
THE SEXY KHANS
Generosity comes easily to Sallubhai especially if it concerns his chota bhais. Younger brothers Arbaaz and Sohail Khan have very little choice but to live with Bollywood’s famous shirtless Khan.

On screen they have failed to create magic as Salman-Arbaaz starrer Hello Brother (directed by Sohail Khan) was a major disaster at the BO. But, then the Khans seem unfazed and proclaim to be one big happy family.
PUNJAB PUTTARS
Younger brother Bobby simply adores Sunnybhaiya. The Indian audience might have rejected Dillagi in 1999 but there’s no love lost between the Deol brothers . They again featured together in 23 March 1931: Shaheed Bhagat Singh (read another disaster). Papa Dharmendra added his magical touch to Apne to make it a special edition for both the brothers.

COOL DUDES
Even as critics go ga ga about Akshaye Khanna’s power-packed performance in Gandhi, My Father, the Khanna brothers seem to be happy doing things at their own pace.
Call them cool dudes. Elder brother Rahul might not be as successful as reclusive Akshaye Khanna, but he has his share of fans.
KAPOOR KHANDAN
From Woh Saat Din, Mr India to No Entry, the Kapoor brothers have their share of hits. And flops too like Roop ki Rani Chor ka Raja. Big brother Boney Kapoor did go through financial crisis but like a Punjab da sher fought back with gusto.
And younger brother Anil Kapoor has just turned producer and that’s going to strengthen the bond, we suppose.
TELLY HEARTTHROBS
‘Mr Bajaj’ (Ronit Roy) might argue with Rahul Lamba (Rohit Roy, his young brother) on many issues in reel life but when the chips are down, they stand by each other. Today with success, those hard days of struggle are a thing of the past.
With Ronit owning a security agency, everything seems secure on the bhai front.
MUSICALLY LINKED
Amaan Ali and Ayaan Ali Bangash can start India’s most eligible bachelors’ club. Together, they added a young face to sarod and girls drool over them both for their musical talent and looks.
They have performed together on stage and brought out albums and yes, Ayaan is also a game for Bollywood music.
BONDS THAT DIE
Jatin and Lalit Pandit took their first major success Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander too seriously (literally, we mean). So after working for 16 years together, they decided to part ways after Fanaa.
Jatin Pandit and Lalit Pandit have given innumerable hits together. But, then it’s a different story now. Kabhi khushi kabhi gum.
THE RECLUSE AND THE STAR
It’s almost impossible to come across an interview of director-producer Aditya Chopra but he is the man with a magic touch. The DDLJ man might not be very good at Jhoom Barabar... but Aditya is the man of the moment.
Younger brother Uday Chopra is more in news recently for his not yet officially confirmed engagement with Tanisha. Will Uday ever taste success like Aditya? That’s a million dollar question.

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