Baghban(2003)
Baghban is a 2003 Hindi drama film directed by Ravi Chopra and produced by B.R. Chopra. The lead cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, and Salman Khan. The story follows Raj and Pooja Malhotra, an elderly couple whose four sons refuse to care for them together after Raj retires. The sons separate the couple, leading to neglect and loneliness. Their adopted son Alok returns from abroad to rescue them. The film was a commercial success, earning ₹43.11 crore against a ₹10 crore budget. It received praise for its emotional storytelling and performances, particularly from Bachchan and Malini. Baghban was released on October 3, 2003, and is available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Ravi Chopra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
Raj Malhotra retires after a lifetime of hard work. He and his wife Pooja expect their four sons to care for them. Instead, the sons separate the couple and treat them as burdens. Their adopted son Alok must return to save them.
“A garden never forgets its gardener.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Baghban
Cast reunions in this film: Hema Malini & Amitabh Bachchan (11 films together), Paresh Rawal & Amitabh Bachchan (8 films together), Paresh Rawal & Sharat Saxena (7 films together), Salman Khan & Sharat Saxena (7 films together), Ravi Chopra & B.R. Chopra (7 films together), and Hema Malini & Sharat Saxena (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Baghban' means 'gardener' in Hindi, symbolizing parents who nurture their children like plants.
- Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini reunited on screen after 17 years, their last film together being 'Desh Premee' in 1982.
- The song 'Main Yahan Tu Wahan' was shot in a single take to show the couple's separation across different locations.
- Salman Khan made a special appearance in the film without charging any fee as a gesture of respect for the director.
- The film was inspired by the 1980 Marathi movie 'Vihir' and also shares similarities with the Hollywood film 'Make Way for Tomorrow'.
- It was a major box office success and won several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Story.
- Director Ravi Chopra dedicated the film to his father, filmmaker B.R. Chopra, highlighting the theme of family respect.