My Brother Nikhil

It deeply moved on me many levels. From the ostrasization faced by Nikhil because of his disease, to the unwavering companionship of his partner, Nigel. It is clearly the work of a very sensitive director, who has managed to broach the... Full review

Superbly written and conceived. It's a story with a difference. Perhaps Bollywood's first take on the twin-taboos of homosexuality and AIDS. We had had films on AIDS before but still MBN stands out.Gay relationships were always a matter of ridicule... Full review

2005 was a very good year for quality movies. And I can safely say that 'my brother nikhil' is the best movie. I loved 'Black' and 'Iqbal', but they come only second to MBN. They did'nt touch me as much... Full review

To draw an audience and gain access to distribution channels in India, the director selected an actress of considerable talent and fame. Her title role (she's the sister of the proud gay man Nikhil about whom the story revolves) no... Full review

This movie was (crying) sooo depppressiiiing(sniff)! I just couldn't watch it anymore! It is too sad. I didn't like it. AT ALL!... Full review

'My Brother Nikhil' is the best film I ever saw in my life. I would like to see more such films. It touched my heart and soul.The way the film dealt with the subject of Homosexuality and HIV is very... Full review

After Phir Milenge comes another touching film that sheds light on one of India's most misunderstood problems, AIDS. It is a pity that in the 21st century, AIDS is still thought of as a homosexual disease. I was shocked to... Full review

awesome flick..with superb visuals.director onir has proven himself with this super sentimental film.With a new age relevance the story is about a swimmer(nikhil) and the trauma he undergoes after hes diagnosed with hiv.the movie is mainly in flashback..with his sister doing... Full review

it is a gr8 movie which shows new rays of hope to the aids suffering patients and encourages the local generation to do thier best and treat these patients like normal.A new ray of hope to homosexuals that they r not... Full review

I just came back from a special screening of this movie.As a rule, I try avoid sentimental films- those with an extra doze of emotions, life, et al.So, i was avoiding this one, until today when I was invited for... Full review

It's not a senseless comedy. ... Full Review

He reveals "It's very real and completely relevant story. Onir and Sanjay are good friends and have always worked together. ... Full Review

My Brother Nikhil is an impressive debut by Onir.....The script exploits it to the film's advantage.....My Brother Nikhil isn't amusing fare..... ... Full Review

My Brother Nikhil is heartfelt and touching Though it begins meekly on a trite note, it develops into a serious film, which tries to educate without being overtly preachy -- whether about an individual's constitutional right to freedom or the distinction between HIV+ and full-blown AIDS. ... Full Review

Besides that, the film's greatest triumph is the completely in-sync cast.....Finally, the film is a triumph for producer Sanjay Suri, who gets the chance to play a role no other Indian actor has ever done.....Juhi Chawla, the eternal sunshine girl, is perfectly cast as Nikhil's endearing supportive and defiant sister.....Victor Bannerjee and Lillete Dubey, both very fine actors, enact the anguish of parents who face the ignominy of snubs in a close-knit conservative community.....is suffused with enchanting ... Full Review

Bollywood which 'came out' of the closet with films like 'My Brother Nikhil' and 'Dostana' applauded the 'historic' Delhi High Court ruling which legalised homosexuality. ... Full Article

ONIR Onir is one film maker who has constantly aimed at following an unconventional route. This time around he is ready to experiment again with short story telling. ... Full Article

Are you tired of reading serious stuff on subjects like terrorism and its impact on world community and looking for a change - and would much rather debate about a lighter subject that also has all the ingredients of an... ... Full Article

First Pyar Mein Kabhie Kabhie, then Jhankar Beats, My Brother Nikhil, Bas Ek Pal. Actor Sanjay Suri dared to break barriers and explore unchartered territory. ... Full Article

January 31st, 2009 After directing films like My Brother Nikhil, Bas Ek Pal and Sorry Bhai Onir's all set to make a thriller film. Titled as Kill Chabbra the film will not be directed by Onir. ... Full Article

MUMBAI: Even as the Mumbai marathon concluded without a hitch on Sunday, a movie depicting the annual contest, titled 42 kms, has run itself into a legal tangle. ... Full Article