Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

One of the best "Amitabh comeback" movies I liked. This was the phase when Govinda was going strong with Dhawan. The songs were awesome and totally as we call it "masti" type. An evergreen entertainer with the likes of the multifaceted Anupam Kher chipping in. The story line has a lot of hilarious twists and turns as is known for David Dhawan's potboilers. With a timely appearance by Mrs.Madhuri "Nene" Dixit, it was a total riot towards the end. It was great to see Amit perform with such force and humor after a long exile. Although some may consider it a typical "Bollywood Masala" movie, I would watch it any day. I am giving it an easy 8 out of 10 just for being pure Bollywood.

Today when I was browsing through one of the list of best bollywood laughs I saw this movie rated as 5.6 . It was shocking for me because this movie is one of the greatest laugh riots ever made in bollywood. The duo of David Dhawan and Govinda continues to create magic and the result is a cracking slapstick comedy. Govinda however outperforms every other actor but still Amitabh, Raveena and Paresh are suited in their role. The confusion of double role heightens the laughter with tongue in cheek dialogues.Though you miss Kadar Khan(however he has a guest appearance) but Satish Kaushik and Anupam Kher are awesome in their roles. There is only one reason to miss this movie, if you do not like Govinda otherwise I strongly recommend this hilarious musical drama.

If you r in mood for fun...and want to just relax and enjoy...bade Miyan Chote Miyan is one of the movies to watch. Amitabh started off pretty good...but it is Govinda who steals the show from his hands... awesome timing for and good dialog delivery.....its inspired from Bad boys... but it has Indian Masala to it... people think it might be confusing and stupid...but the fact that David Dhavan is directing and Govinda is acting... should not raise any questions....other recommended movies in the same genre(David Dhavan/Govinda combo)...are Shola Aur Shabnam, Aankhen, Raja Babu, Saajan Chale Sasural, Deewana Mastana, Collie no. 1, Jodi no. 1, Hero no.1, Haseena Manjayegi, Ek Aur Ek Gyarah.

This is a David Dhavan slapstick comedy starring Govinda as usual but also Amitabh in his third come back film after Mrityudaata and Major Saab. Although the other two have not been so succesful, I think this one will be. Govinda and Amitabh star as two police inspectors under the auspices of their senior, Anupam Kher. The beginning part is very reminiscent of the Will Smith film Bad Boys. Basically, the two heroes are sent to investigate a series of murders which have involved the bad guy Paresh Rawal. For a string of reasons, one of the main witnesses (Ramiya) will only speak to Pyare Mohan (Govinda) but at the time only Inspector Arjun (Amitabh) is available, so Amitabh has to assume the identity of Govinda's character and take the lady to Pyare's flat where he has to pretend to be Pyare. Obviously as a result, the real Pyare has to go to live in Arjun's house, where Arjun's mother and younger sister live. To spice matters up Govinda is in love with Arjun's sister (played by Raveena Tandon) and Amitabh is not at all pleased by this.

All seems to be going well until just before the interval when Bade Miya (Amitabh again in a dual role) and Chote Miya (Govinda in a dual role) arrive. These two are petty theives from the village. Inevitably, confusion ensues as the two sets of characters are mistaken. Our inspector heroes are suspended for a string of misdemeanours which they have not been a party to and they cannot understand why! All of this leads up to a climactic ending.

This film is very funny. It won't change your life or make you think but it will definitely keep you entertained for its duration. Amitabh is on top form. His comedy is up to Don or Laawaris standard and his dancing is great. He may not have the muscles of Sunny or Shahrukh but he is convincing in his action scenes. Govinda, however, is fantastic. He is now a master of this type of role after the likes of Raja Babu and Coolie no 1. Our female leads do not have much to do, but there is a very welcome guest appearance from Madhuri, including the song "Makhna". This is a treat for film fans as it is the first combined screen appearance of Amitabh and Madhuri.

In short, I highly recommend this film but only to those who watch films to be entertained rather than educated or to have their lives changed!

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan review :

A much needed hit for Amitabh Bachchan in his otherwise dull late 90s phase; Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (BMCM) saw him collaborating with the super successful Govinda - David Dhawan jodi for a mindless zany entertainer which struck the right chord with the audience.

Released during Diwali weekend in 1998, BMCM was inspired from multiple sources from Bollywoods Angoor (1982) to Hollywoods Bad Boys (1995). It had both Amitabh and Govinda in double roles - as cops and chors- whose "adla badli" leads to some hilarious situations. Kader Khan in a cameo, is also in a double role and that restaurant scene still makes me laugh. So does Satish Kaushik's Sharafat Ali and his jhonga jeep story..

The sexy Ramya Krishnan was cast opposite Big B while Raveena Tandon grooved with Govinda to "Kisi Disco mein jaaye". The only film to feature Amitabh and Madhuri together, the Makhna item number became the films highlight.

This was amongst the last hit of Amitabh's glorious innings as lead hero (starting from early 70s) and he began a fresh innings in 2000 by taking on the highly appreciated character role in Aditya Chopra's Mohabbatein as well as appearing as the host in Kaun Banega Crorepati. New millenium - new change. Thats Bachchan Senior for you who always re-invented himself with the times.

As for BMCM, it remains a complete timepass entertainment leaving you no time to think and ponder; I still enjoy it whenever it plays on satellite tv. Dont miss if you havent seen yet!!

Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni