Raju Chacha

Okay, this movie is not that bad. its a good kids movie in bollywood and it entertain children's a lot. i remember when i was 13 and i used to love this movie and i wanted to buy the original DVD but my dad didn't as he didn't like the movie instead he got me sholay which was alright. This movie has few good songs and the performances were okay, not to bad. its actually about three children who become orphans when they're father got killed and the uncles or who ever they are came to take over the Disney designs house and being nasty to the children so then raju chacha (Ajay) comes to save them... A Cool movie... too kiddish though... ~M~

Strictly made for kids below 10 as audience this movie is a corrupt copy of the Hollywood Classic "The Sound Of The Music". It fails to live up to the charisma of the original. Ajay Devgan is average. Kajol is okay and the kids can be annoying. 3/10

This is the most corrupt copy of Hollywood Classic " The Sound Of The Music." Ajay Devgan is totally wasted in the role. The kids are annoying and look like artificial flowers made to look natural. Watching Rishi Kapoor proves to be a painful experience. kajol tries to save the movie but she can only be as good as a married Bollywood heroine is allowed in a movie ghost directed and acted in by her "Husband". AVOID IT. Watch the original "The Sound Of Music" instead.

Though movie was not that bad as some called this film at the time of the release. Raju Chacha is a decent movie which should have worked at the box office. But the budget was so high, it failed to click at box office, despite decent collection.

The story:

The story of the film is of Siddhant Rai (Rishi Kapoor), who is a weatlhy businessman looking for teacher for his three young children. They enjoys a lavish and a luxurious life. He hires Anna (Kajol) as governess for his children. Shekhar(Ajay Devgan) is a conman who loves Anna. The life of children turns upside down when Siddhant Rai dies and his relatives decide to capture his property. Then comes Shekhar, posing as their paternal uncle Raju to save children from going to orphanage. Drama further gets comples when another man who claims to be the real Raju Chacha and brother of Siddhant Rai appears.

Raju chacha first half is somewhat slow, but the second half when Rishi Kapoor is eliminated and Ajay Devgan emerges as Raju Chacha is some what well made and engaging.

This is basically a kid movie and it has the best special effect for an hindi movie in that period. Visually the film is briliant and till the release of the film, this was the best visual hindi film ever.

The script unfortunately is not that strong as its visual effect. The movie is also a bit lengthy.

First time director Anil Devgan does a decent job but fails at some point in the movie. Lead actors Ajay Devgan, Rishi Kapoor and Kajol are fabolous in their roles. Children are sweet and cute looking and does their part well. Johnny lever is humourous as always.

Overall this movie meets expectations at some point but falls short very often. Kids even today would like the movie and still this movie is watchable for adult ones also.

Music:

The music of the movie has been composed by Jatin Lalit and is the second strongest point in the movie after visual effect. The songs are soulful and soft. Especially 'Tune Mujhe Pahchana Nahi' was an instant hit at that time.

This is one of my favorite childhood movies. Unfortunately it was not a very big hit probably because it had a totally different taste from conventional bollywood movies especially the tragic accident scene which brutally hurts you but still is definitely a commendable job. The music score also fits the movie plot perfectly.

When I first saw it, I thought they might provide a sequel to it but it never happened. Overall it was one the good movies that bollywood can ever produce. I recommend it. Also, it's definitely not an "only for children" movie. Some also criticize it to be a copy of "The Sound of Music" but then many great movies have been copies: Did you know that Sholay was also a copy!!??