Rajaji(1999)
Rajaji is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language comedy film produced and directed by Vimal Kumar. The film stars Govinda as the titular con artist and Raveena Tandon as his love interest. Satish Kaushik and Kader Khan appear in supporting roles. The story follows a small-time swindler who pretends to be a wealthy businessman to win the heart of an honest woman. His elaborate lies eventually unravel, forcing him to confront his own morality. The film is loosely based on the Hollywood film The Rainmaker. It was released in 1999 and received mixed reviews from critics. The soundtrack was composed by Shyam-Surender. The film is available for streaming on YouTube.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, ShemarooMe, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1999
- Director
- Vimal Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Rajaji is a con man who cheats rich people for a living. He falls in love with Sapna, a wealthy and honest woman. To win her, he pretends to be a successful businessman. But his lies start to crumble, and he must choose between love and his dishonest life.
“Love is the biggest con of all.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Rajaji
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Kader Khan (77 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Aruna Irani (33 films together), Aruna Irani & Kader Khan (32 films together), Govinda & Kader Khan (30 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Govinda (26 films together), and Govinda & Aruna Irani (16 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Rajaji' is a playful nod to the lead character's name Raja, combined with a common Hindi suffix for endearment or respect.
- This was one of the few films where actor Govinda, known for his energetic dancing, played a character who is primarily lazy and scheming.
- The movie was released during a period when Govinda was one of the biggest box office stars, but it did not achieve major commercial success.
- Actress Raveena Tandon, who played Payal, was frequently paired with Govinda in the 1990s, making them a popular on-screen couple.
- The plot's twist involving a lottery win mirrors a common trope in Hindi cinema of the era about sudden changes in fortune.
- Director Vimal Kumar had previously worked with Govinda on the successful film 'Coolie No. 1', which also featured a deceptive romantic plot.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Anand-Milind, included a song picturized on Govinda and Raveena Tandon that did not become a major hit.