Aladin(2009)
Aladin is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language fantasy action comedy film directed by Sujoy Ghosh. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan as Genius, Sanjay Dutt as Jaffar, Riteish Deshmukh as Aladin, and Jacqueline Fernandez as Jasmine. The story follows a shy orphan who discovers a magic lamp and a genie who grants three wishes. An evil ringmaster named Jaffar seeks the lamp for himself, leading to a battle between good and evil. The film is notable for its visual effects, comedic tone, and Amitabh Bachchan's energetic performance as the genie. It received mixed reviews from critics but was appreciated for its family-friendly entertainment. The film was released on 30 October 2009.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Eros Now, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 30 October 2009
- Director
- Sujoy Ghosh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A lonely college student named Aladin finds a magic lamp and releases a genie named Genius. With three wishes, he tries to win the heart of Jasmine. But an evil magician named Jaffar wants the lamp for himself. Aladin must find the courage to protect his friends and defeat Jaffar without relying on magic.
“Your wish is his command”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aladin
Cast reunions in this film: Amitabh Bachchan & Sanjay Dutt (9 films together), Riteish Deshmukh & Jacqueline Fernandez (9 films together), Riteish Deshmukh & Sanjay Dutt (4 films together), and Amitabh Bachchan & Riteish Deshmukh (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally planned as a much darker, more serious fantasy before being reworked into a family-friendly adventure.
- Amitabh Bachchan's role as the Genie was written specifically for him, marking his first time playing such a magical character.
- The movie's title is stylized as 'Aladin' with a single 'd', unlike the traditional spelling of 'Aladdin'.
- It was partially shot in South Africa, with some desert and palace scenes filmed there to create a mythical look.
- The film underperformed at the box office, leading to it being noted as a commercial disappointment despite its star cast.
- Director Sujoy Ghosh has said the film was inspired by the classic tale but aimed to place it in a modern, college setting.
- Riteish Deshmukh's character name, 'Aladin Chatterjee', was chosen to give the classic hero a relatable, Indian surname.