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| name = My Brother… Nikhil
| name = My Brother… Nikhil
| image = My Brother… Nikhil 2005 film.jpg
| image = My Brother… Nikhil 2005 film.jpg

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| director = [[Onir]]
| director = [[Onir]]
| producer = [[Sanjay Suri]]<br>Vicky Tejwani<br>Onir<br>Raj Kaushal
| producer = {{ubl|[[Sanjay Suri]]|Vicky Tejwani|Onir|[[Raj Kaushal]]}}
| screenplay = Onir
| screenplay = Onir
| story = Onir
| story = Onir
| starring = [[Sanjay Suri]]<br>[[Juhi Chawla]]<br>[[Victor Banerjee]]<br>[[Purab Kohli]]
| starring = {{ubl|Sanjay Suri|[[Juhi Chawla]]|[[Victor Banerjee]]|[[Purab Kohli]]}}
| narrator = [[Juhi Chawla]]
| narrator =
| music = Viveck Philip
| music = Vivek Philip
| cinematography = Arvind Kannabiran
| cinematography = Arvind Kannabiran
| editing =
| editing =
| distributor = [[Yash Raj Films]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Film Distribution Company - Movie Distributors in Theaters|website=[[Yash Raj Films]]|access-date=15 April 2022|url=https://www.yashrajfilms.com/divisions/yrf-distribution-india}}</ref>
| distributor =
| released = {{film date|df=y|2005|3|25}}
| released = {{film date|df=y|2005|3|25}}
| runtime = 120 min
| runtime = 120 min
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| language = Hindi
| language = Hindi
| budget =
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'''''My Brother… Nikhil''''' is a 2005 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] film directed by [[Onir]], based on the life of [[Dominic d'Souza]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ferrão|first1=R. Benedito|title=My Friend... Dominic|url=http://pink-pages.co.in/features/my-friend-dominic/|accessdate=24 July 2014}}</ref> The movie portrays the life of Nikhil Kapoor (played by [[Sanjay Suri]]) from 1987 to 1994 when [[AIDS]] awareness in India was considerably low. [[Onir]], the film director, stated that the film is based on true historical facts, and the standard disclaimer about fictitious content was just a compromise with the Indian government to gain permission to make the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afterelton.com/archive/elton/movies/2005/8/mybrother2.html|title=New Music Videos, Reality TV Shows, Celebrity News, Pop Culture - LOGOtv|website=Logo TV}}</ref>
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}}'''''My Brother… Nikhil''''' is a 2005 [[India]]n film set in [[Goa]], based on the life of [[Dominic d'Souza]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ferrão|first1=R. Benedito|title=My Friend... Dominic|url=http://pink-pages.co.in/features/my-friend-dominic/|accessdate=24 July 2014}}</ref> The movie portrays the life of the protagonist, Nikhil, from 1987 to 1994, when [[AIDS]] awareness in India was considerably low. [[Onir]], the film director, stated that the film is based on true historical fact, and the standard disclaimer about fictitious content was just a compromise with the Indian government to gain permission to make the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afterelton.com/archive/elton/movies/2005/8/mybrother2.html|title=New Music Videos, Reality TV Shows, Celebrity News, Pop Culture - LOGOtv|website=Logo TV}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
This film is set in [[Goa]] between 1986 and 1994. Nikhil Kapoor ([[Sanjay Suri]]) is the state all round swimming champion. His father Navin Kapoor ([[Victor Banerjee]]) has raised his son to be a sports man, a dream that he never achieved for himself. His elder sister Anamika ([[Juhi Chawla]]) teaches in a primary school and loves him dearly. His mother Anita Rosario Kapoor ([[Lillete Dubey]]) adores him and from her he inherited his artistic side to his personality.
This film is set in [[Goa]] between 1986 and 1994. Nikhil Kapoor ([[Sanjay Suri]]) is the state all round swimming champion. His father Navin Kapoor ([[Victor Banerjee]]) has raised his son to be a sports man, a dream that he never achieved for himself. His elder sister Anamika ([[Juhi Chawla]]) teaches in a primary school and loves him dearly. His mother Anita Rosario Kapoor ([[Lillete Dubey]]) adores him and from her he inherited his artistic side to his personality.


After Nikhil is diagnosed with HIV his life falls apart. He is removed from the swimming team and his parents throw him out of their house. One day he is arrested because he is HIV positive. He is kept in forced isolation by law as the Goa Public Health Act allowed the government to isolate HIV positive people. His parents desert him and his friends move away. The only two people who stand by him are his sister Anamika, her boyfriend Sam (Gautam Kapoor) and his friend Nigel ([[Purab Kohli]]). Despite facing threats from the community, Anamika and Nigel are able to secure his release with the help of a lawyer. Nikhil is unable to find a job at first, but then becomes a music teacher. Anamika and Nigel start an AIDS assistance organization called People Positive. As Nikhil develops AIDS he is reconciled with his mother and finally his father. After Nikhil's death, his parents begin to treat Nigel like a son.
After Nikhil is diagnosed with HIV his life falls apart. He is removed from the swimming team and his parents throw him out of their house. One day he is arrested because he is HIV positive. He is kept in forced isolation by law as the Goa Public Health Act allowed the government to isolate HIV positive people. His parents desert him and his friends move away. The only people who stand by him are his sister Anamika, her boyfriend Sam (Gautam Kapoor) and his friend Nigel ([[Purab Kohli]]). Despite facing threats from the community, Anamika and Nigel are able to secure his release with the help of a lawyer. Nikhil is unable to find a job at first, but then becomes a music teacher. Anamika and Nigel start an AIDS assistance organization called People Positive. As Nikhil develops AIDS he is reconciled with his mother and finally his father. After Nikhil's death, his parents begin to treat Nigel like a son.


==Reception==
==Reception==
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* [[Dipannita Sharma]] as Leena Gomes
* [[Dipannita Sharma]] as Leena Gomes
* [[Shayan Munshi]] as Kelly Menzes
* [[Shayan Munshi]] as Kelly Menzes
* Gautam Kapoor as Sam Fernandez
* Gautam Kapoor as Sam Fernandes
* [[Peeya Rai Chaudhary]] as Catherine
* [[Peeya Rai Chowdhary]] as Catherine
* [[Sujoy Ghosh]] in a Special Appearance
* [[Sujoy Ghosh]] in a Special Appearance
* [[Dia Mirza]] in a Special Appearance
* [[Dia Mirza]] in a Special Appearance
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| 1 || ''Aa Bhi Ja Aa Bhi Ja'' || [[Lucky Ali]], [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
| 1 || ''Aa Bhi Ja Aa Bhi Ja'' || [[Lucky Ali]], [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
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| 2 || ''Bolo Tum Bolo'' || [[Kunal Ganjawala]]
| 2 || ''I Miss My Little Boy '' || [[Theme (singer)|Theme]]
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| 3 || ''I Miss My Little Boy '' || [[Theme (singer)|Theme]]
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| 4 || ''Kabhi'' || Josh
| 3 || ''Kabhi'' || Josh
|-
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| 5 || ''Le Chale 1'' || [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]]
| 4 || ''Le Chale 1'' || [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]]
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|-
| 6 || ''Le Chale 2'' || [[Krishnakumar Kunnath|KK]]
| 5 || ''Le Chale 2'' || [[Krishnakumar Kunnath|KK]]
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| 7 || ''Le Chale 3'' || [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
| 6 || ''Le Chale 3'' || [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
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| 8 || ''Mahiya'' || Sunidhi Chauhan
| 7 || ''Mahiya'' || Sunidhi Chauhan
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| 9 || ''Leaving Home'' || [[Theme (singer)|Theme]]
| 8 || ''Leaving Home'' || [[Theme (singer)|Theme]]
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| 9 || ''Mere Sapne'' || [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}
| 10 || ''Mere Sapne'' || [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dishant.com/album/my-brother-nikhil-(2005).html|title=My Brother Nikhil (2005) Songs, My Brother Nikhil (2005) Lyrics, My Brother Nikhil (2005) Videos, Download MP3 Songs, Hindi Music - Sangeethouse.com|website=www.dishant.com}}</ref>
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| 11|| ''Till We Meet Again'' || Vivek Philip
| 10 || ''Till We Meet Again'' || Vivek Philip
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| 12|| ''Woh Kaun Hai'' || Sunidhi Chauhan
| 11 || ''Woh Kaun Hai'' || Sunidhi Chauhan
|}
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[[Category:HIV/AIDS in Indian films]]

Latest revision as of 12:47, 19 August 2024

My Brother… Nikhil
Directed byOnir
Screenplay byOnir
Story byOnir
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyArvind Kannabiran
Music byVivek Philip
Distributed byYash Raj Films[1]
Release date
  • 25 March 2005 (2005-03-25)
Running time
120 min
LandIndien
SpracheHindi
Box office₹5 lakh (US$6,000)

My Brother… Nikhil is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Onir, based on the life of Dominic d'Souza.[2] The movie portrays the life of Nikhil Kapoor (played by Sanjay Suri) from 1987 to 1994 when AIDS awareness in India was considerably low. Onir, the film director, stated that the film is based on true historical facts, and the standard disclaimer about fictitious content was just a compromise with the Indian government to gain permission to make the film.[3]

Plot

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This film is set in Goa between 1986 and 1994. Nikhil Kapoor (Sanjay Suri) is the state all round swimming champion. His father Navin Kapoor (Victor Banerjee) has raised his son to be a sports man, a dream that he never achieved for himself. His elder sister Anamika (Juhi Chawla) teaches in a primary school and loves him dearly. His mother Anita Rosario Kapoor (Lillete Dubey) adores him and from her he inherited his artistic side to his personality.

After Nikhil is diagnosed with HIV his life falls apart. He is removed from the swimming team and his parents throw him out of their house. One day he is arrested because he is HIV positive. He is kept in forced isolation by law as the Goa Public Health Act allowed the government to isolate HIV positive people. His parents desert him and his friends move away. The only people who stand by him are his sister Anamika, her boyfriend Sam (Gautam Kapoor) and his friend Nigel (Purab Kohli). Despite facing threats from the community, Anamika and Nigel are able to secure his release with the help of a lawyer. Nikhil is unable to find a job at first, but then becomes a music teacher. Anamika and Nigel start an AIDS assistance organization called People Positive. As Nikhil develops AIDS he is reconciled with his mother and finally his father. After Nikhil's death, his parents begin to treat Nigel like a son.

Reception

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The film was highly appreciated worldwide and Juhi Chawla won the Zee Best Actress Critic Award for her performance.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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Track # Song Singer(s)
1 Aa Bhi Ja Aa Bhi Ja Lucky Ali, Sunidhi Chauhan
2 I Miss My Little Boy Theme
3 Kabhi Josh
4 Le Chale 1 Shaan
5 Le Chale 2 KK
6 Le Chale 3 Sunidhi Chauhan
7 Mahiya Sunidhi Chauhan
8 Leaving Home Theme
9 Mere Sapne Kavita Krishnamurthy[citation needed]
10 Till We Meet Again Vivek Philip
11 Woh Kaun Hai Sunidhi Chauhan

References

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  1. ^ "Film Distribution Company - Movie Distributors in Theaters". Yash Raj Films. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  2. ^ Ferrão, R. Benedito. "My Friend... Dominic". Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  3. ^ "New Music Videos, Reality TV Shows, Celebrity News, Pop Culture - LOGOtv". Logo TV.
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