Banarasi Babu(1997)
Banarasi Babu is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by David Dhawan. The film stars Govinda as Gopi, a traditional village man, and Ramya as Madhu, his modern wife. Kader Khan, Shakti Kapoor, and Bindu appear in supporting roles. The story follows Gopi as he tries to win back his runaway wife after a cultural clash leads to separation. The film was inspired by William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the Tamil film Pattikada Pattanama. It features music composed by Anand–Milind with lyrics by Sameer. The film received mixed reviews for its thin storyline but was noted for Govinda's comic timing. Banarasi Babu was released in 1997 and is available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- David Dhawan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
Gopi, a simple man from Banaras, marries Madhu, a modern woman from abroad. Their cultural differences cause fights, and Madhu runs away. Gopi follows her to Singapore, makes her pregnant, and takes their baby back to his village. He threatens to remarry, forcing Madhu to choose between freedom and family.
“A village boy tames his modern wife.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Banarasi Babu
Cast reunions in this film: Govinda & Kader Khan (30 films together), David Dhawan & Govinda (15 films together), David Dhawan & Kader Khan (15 films together), Reema Lagoo & Kader Khan (8 films together), Reema Lagoo & Kulbhushan Kharbanda (5 films together), and Govinda & Reema Lagoo (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Banarasi Babu' refers to the traditional Banarasi silk sarees from Varanasi, which are a recurring visual motif in the movie.
- This was one of the few films where actor Govinda, known for his comic roles, played a double role as both a naive villager and a sophisticated NRI.
- Director David Dhawan and Govinda collaborated on over 15 films, but this was their only major release together in the year 1997.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by veteran actor Kader Khan in a special song sequence, though he was not part of the main cast.
- Despite being a comedy, the film includes several scenes shot in picturesque locations of Mauritius, adding to its visual appeal.
- The soundtrack, composed by Anand-Milind, included a popular song 'Sarkai Lo Khatiya' that became a hit at weddings and celebrations.
- The film's plot of an NRI family returning to India for marriage was a common theme in 90s Bollywood, reflecting the diaspora trends of the era.