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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
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    10namashi_1

    A True Classic!

    David Dhawan is known for his work in Comedy Films and why not, the veteran filmmaker has given a number of Super-Hits that were laugh riots.

    But, 'Raja Babu' is his finest film to date, and this is not a comedy. This is an emotional film, that talks about love, respect & responsibility. 'Raja Babu' is an enlightening watch from Start to End. Dhawan completely succeeds by holding your attention throughout. The Writing as well the Dialogue are pitch- perfect.

    Each and Every Actor performs flawlessly. Govinda is Historic as Raja Babu. The superstar of the 90's proves his caliber once again by delivering a performance that is so neat & clean. Kader Khan & Aruna Irani are remarkable. Karishma Kapoor is good. Shakti Kapoor is lovable as Nandu. Prem Chopra & Gulshan Grover are perfect as the baddies. Others also lend good support.

    On the whole, 'Raja Babu' is A True Classic. Without a shed of doubt, Two Big Thumbs Up!
    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.
    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.
    8cometojammy

    90's the era of govinda and karizma

    well i was a teenager when i saw the movie..the songs were a huge hit but the elite class skipped govinda movies back then coz watching govinda and karishma (aka karizma )movies were not the in thing for that 'class' but anyways a lot of people liked it as the series of these movies rocked the 90's through out and most of them were successful..today i was watching it again after a long time and i remembered, there was a long que of people and the riot they created when the a aa e uo uo o song came on screen....the dresses of govinda and karishma were complimentary to each other(the worst dressing duo of that time) well karisma in the late 90's transformed but govinda has still been very faithful to his designer as his dress sense remains the same...but back then it all blended it was all good ..everything worked and slowly the elite class realized what fun it was missing and then .....there was no looking back for this jodi as it went on n on making those Indian carry on series ..hated by a few but loved by the masses.

    if you are looking for a good time with nothing to do rent it or watch it on TV i don't think you will regret it...but remember its the worst at its best ..

    still i watch those movies when i get time coz i cant stop laughing...so i say go ahead and have a good time as there are times when we all love stupidity and specially when its done by the kings of their times it surely is watchable ...i recommend it to all movie lovers ...
    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.

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    • Trivia
      It is said Govinda improvised most of the lines he had with Shakti kapoor, "samajhta nahin yaar" and "nandu sabka bandhu" were lines created by Govinda.
    • 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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