Raja Babu (Govinda) is a poor orphan adopted by a wealthy village couple (Kader 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.

Success: Raja Babu was yet another super-successful comedy from the trio of Govinda, David Dhawan and Karishma Kapoor. They gave other hits like Hero No. 1 and Coolie No. 1 in 90s. Govinda and Dhawan were especially considered sultans of comedies as they gave one blockbuster after another in Shola aur Shabnam, Aankhein, Deewana Mastana, Saajan Chale Sasural among others. Raja Babu is a slapstick fun catering to the vast countryside of Indian film market. This film came at a time when Bollywood was still on search for its No. 1 star and Govinda, whose career was on an ascendency since Shola aur Shabnam, seemed to be the most appropriate choice. But that was not to be. Khan troika of Shahrukh, Aamir and Salman with their wider repertoire and adabtability were the most preferred stars while Govinda’s brand of comedy lost favour with increasing urban landscape of Bollywood market.

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.

Video Source: DVD
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Chapters: 16

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