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Raja Babu

  • 1994
  • 2h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
3.4K
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Raja Babu (1994)
Raja Babu (Govinda) is a poor orphan adopted by a wealthy village couple (Kadar Khan and Aruna Irani). He is a typical country bumpkin, good-hearted but lacking in urban manners. He falls for Madhu (Karishma Kapoor) when he sees her photograph in a studio and chases her on his bike decorated with plastic flowers with his sidekick, played by Shakti Kapoor. Taken in by his smart appearance and impressive talks, she reciprocates his love but walks out on him with all villagers watching when she learns that he is no match to her urbane, well-educated self. It was particularly humilitating for his father as it happened in front of villagers who respected him highly. The movies takes several twists with a typical Bollywoodesque happy ending. Villains are nabbed by police but not before being beaten black and blue by the hero, boy gets his girl and parents are reunited with their son.
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A man tries to become a better son after his intended bride rejects him and he learns he was adopted from a poor family.A man tries to become a better son after his intended bride rejects him and he learns he was adopted from a poor family.A man tries to become a better son after his intended bride rejects him and he learns he was adopted from a poor family.

  • Director
    • David Dhawan
  • Writers
    • Anees Bazmee
    • Bhagyaraj
  • Stars
    • Govinda
    • Karisma Kapoor
    • Shakti Kapoor
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    3.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Dhawan
    • Writers
      • Anees Bazmee
      • Bhagyaraj
    • Stars
      • Govinda
      • Karisma Kapoor
      • Shakti Kapoor
    • 10User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Govinda
    Govinda
    • Raja Singh
    Karisma Kapoor
    Karisma Kapoor
    • Madhubala
    • (as Karishma Kapoor)
    Shakti Kapoor
    Shakti Kapoor
    • Nandu…
    Kader Khan
    Kader Khan
    • Kishan Singh
    • (as Kadar Khan)
    Aruna Irani
    Aruna Irani
    • Mrs. Janki Singh (Raja's mom)
    Gulshan Grover
    Gulshan Grover
    • Banke
    Prem Chopra
    Prem Chopra
    • Lakhan
    Sameer Kakkar
    Sameer Kakkar
    • Amavas
    • (as Sameer Khakhar)
    Vikas Anand
    Vikas Anand
    • Madhubala's dad
    • (uncredited)
    Arun Bakshi
    Arun Bakshi
    • Chandra Mohan
    • (uncredited)
    Beena Banerjee
    Beena Banerjee
    • Mrs. Shanti Chandra Mohan
    • (uncredited)
    Javed Khan Amrohi
    Javed Khan Amrohi
    • Postman
    • (uncredited)
    Shashi Kiran
    Shashi Kiran
    • Photographer
    • (uncredited)
    Yunus Parvez
    Yunus Parvez
    • Lala
    • (uncredited)
    Dina Pathak
    Dina Pathak
    • Bansi's Mother
    • (uncredited)
    K.K. Raj
    K.K. Raj
    • Raja's Biological father
    • (uncredited)
    Kedarnath Saigal
    Kedarnath Saigal
    • Lala's cashier
    • (uncredited)
    Mahavir Shah
    Mahavir Shah
    • Inspector
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Dhawan
    • Writers
      • Anees Bazmee
      • Bhagyaraj
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews10

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    10Bobby-48

    Move over Eric Clapton -- Govinda is God

    Camp with a capital C. Think of Mask and the Ace Ventura movies -- then multiply by 100. This laugh-a-minute entertainer takes schlock to the level of high art. David Dhawan is a genius and Govinda is beyond description. See it over and over again. I insist.
    10Li_85

    fantastic full of entertainment

    This is one of my favorite Govinda movies of all time and best film of 1994. David Dhawan does a great job in directing this movie, he makes it funny and adds family drama. Govinda is Excellent as Raja Babu and gives a great performance. Karishma Kapoor is an actress i hate, this film she is a little less annoying but still annoys in some scenes. Kader Khan is a maestro in acting and yet gives a superb performance. Aroona Irani is terrific as the mother and gives a outstanding performance. Shakti Kapoor is brilliant as Nandu the sidekick. This film has Comedy, action, family drama and romance a full on entertainer.
    9nuno-09178

    Great movie govinda the best comedy actor

    One of my favourite actor, Great comedy, Govinda best comedy actor
    7akanshima

    Nandu "sabka bandhu"

    This film could be one of the most underrated film of Bollywood history.This 1994 blockbuster had all of it good performances,music and direction.I remember I was in Allahabad when this movie was running and it was somewhere in March at Holi time , the people there were playing its song "Ooe Amma" at their loudspeakers in highest volume. If someone who likes to watch Some Like It Hot and drools over Marilyn Monroe he should see this movie.Thumbs Up to Govinda.How many of you know that this film was shot in South of India and after Sholay could be one of the very few blockbuter to hit Silver Screen.With films like these Indian comedy could never be dead.
    10Macca-13

    Breath of fresh air

    This was my first introduction to the world of Bollywood and I'm now hooked! Okay so it requires adoption of a different mindset to watching US films but once you allow yourself the pleasure of enjoying it for what it is you won't be disappointed. The songs are superb, melodic and very catchy. The actors are visually compelling especially Karisma Kapoor who is surely one of the most beautiful actresses anywhere in the film world. Locations, colour are spellbinding. If you want something different and are looking to be uplifted, cheered up and stimulated I recommend you catch this movie.

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      Originally Satish Kaushik was supposed to play the role of Nandu.Nandu's really cartoonish appearance in the film was something Satish Kaushik was not ready for. Roop ki Rani Chiron Ka Raja was flopped just recently and Kaushik was really depressed. He told David Dhawan that if he will do Nandu, people may think he has given up after the debacle of RKRCKR. David understood him being an old friend and made a switch. Shakti Kapoor was doing Muthu's role in Sajan Chale Sasural. So he gave that role to Kaushik and casted Shakti Kapoor in Raja Babu. Both actors won the best supporting actor film fare award for their respective roles.
    • Connections
      Featured in Bombay Boys (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Ho Sarkaaye Leyo Khatiya Jaada Lage
      Sung by Kumar Sanu & Sushma Shreshta

      Music by Anand Chitragupth & Milind Chitragupth

      Lyrics by Sameer

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 1994 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Раджа Бабу
    • Filming locations
      • India
    • Production company
      • Sapna Arts
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      2 hours 41 minutes

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