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Raja Babu

  • 19941994
  • 2h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2.9K
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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.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David Dhawan
  • Writers
    • Anees Bazmee(dialogue)
    • Bhagyaraj(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Govinda
    • Karisma Kapoor
    • Shakti Kapoor
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Dhawan
  • Writers
    • Anees Bazmee(dialogue)
    • Bhagyaraj(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Govinda
    • Karisma Kapoor
    • Shakti Kapoor
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 10User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Raja Babu (1994) Trailer
    Trailer 1:04
    Raja Babu (1994) Trailer

    Photos9

    Raja Babu (1994)
    Shakti Kapoor and Govinda in Raja Babu (1994)
    Karisma Kapoor and Govinda in Coolie No. 1 (1995)
    Raja Babu (1994)
    Raja Babu (1994)
    Karisma Kapoor, Govinda, and Kader Khan in Raja Babu (1994)
    Karisma Kapoor, Govinda, and Kader Khan in Raja Babu (1994)
    Raja Babu (1994)

    Top cast

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    Govinda
    Govinda
    • Raja Singhas Raja Singh
    Karisma Kapoor
    Karisma Kapoor
    • Madhubalaas Madhubala
    • (as Karishma Kapoor)
    Shakti Kapoor
    Shakti Kapoor
    • Nanduas Nandu…
    Kader Khan
    Kader Khan
    • Kishan Singhas Kishan Singh
    • (as Kadar Khan)
    Aruna Irani
    Aruna Irani
    • Mrs. Janki Singh (Raja's mom)as Mrs. Janki Singh (Raja's mom)
    Gulshan Grover
    Gulshan Grover
    • Bankeas Banke
    Prem Chopra
    Prem Chopra
    • Lakhanas Lakhan
    Sameer Khakhar
    Sameer Khakhar
    • Amavasas Amavas
    Vikas Anand
    Vikas Anand
    • Madhubala's dadas Madhubala's dad
    • (uncredited)
    Arun Bakshi
    Arun Bakshi
    • Chandra Mohanas Chandra Mohan
    • (uncredited)
    Beena Banerjee
    Beena Banerjee
    • Mrs. Shanti Chandra Mohanas Mrs. Shanti Chandra Mohan
    • (uncredited)
    Javed Khan Amrohi
    Javed Khan Amrohi
    • Postmanas Postman
    • (uncredited)
    Shashi Kiran
    Shashi Kiran
    • Photographeras Photographer
    • (uncredited)
    Yunus Parvez
    Yunus Parvez
    • Lalaas Lala
    • (uncredited)
    Dina Pathak
    Dina Pathak
    • Bansi's Motheras Bansi's Mother
    • (uncredited)
    Kedarnath Saigal
    Kedarnath Saigal
    • Lala's cashieras Lala's cashier
    • (uncredited)
    Mahavir Shah
    Mahavir Shah
    • Inspectoras Inspector
    • (uncredited)
    Sudhir
    Sudhir
    • Inspectoras Inspector
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Dhawan
    • Writers
      • Anees Bazmee(dialogue)
      • Bhagyaraj(screenplay) (story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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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

    User reviews10

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    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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    • Macca-13
    • Jul 19, 1999

    Details

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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
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 41 minutes

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