Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat(1997)
Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Ashok Gaekwad. The cast includes Rani Mukerji in her debut role, Shadaab Khan, Gulshan Grover, Mohnish Behl, and Saeed Jaffrey. The story follows Mala, a teacher who is raped by a wealthy man named Raja. When she takes him to court, the judge orders her to marry her attacker. The film depicts Mala's life in Raja's hostile home, where she faces cruelty from his family. Her persistent kindness eventually transforms the household. The film is known for its controversial premise and Rani Mukerji's strong debut performance. It received a low IMDb rating of 3.6/10. The movie was released in India on October 18, 1997.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- Ashok Gaikwad
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
Mala is a young teacher who is raped by Raja, a rich man who cannot take no for an answer. She takes him to court seeking justice. But the corrupt judge orders her to marry her rapist. Now Mala must live in Raja's cruel home, where his family hates her. Can her kindness survive their hatred?
“Love can heal the deepest wounds.”
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Trivia
- The film's title is a twist on the popular 1995 film 'Raja Hindustani', playing on the wedding procession theme.
- It was produced by the B4U film and music television network, which was expanding into movie production at the time.
- Actress Raveena Tandon, a major star, played the lead role, bringing attention to this serious social issue film.
- The movie directly tackled the taboo subject of marital rape, which was not a common focus in mainstream cinema then.
- Director Ashok Gaikwad was primarily known as a cinematographer, having worked on films like 'Tezaab' and 'Beta'.
- The film's release coincided with a period of increased debate about women's rights and legal reforms in India.
- Despite its heavy theme, the film included musical numbers, a standard expectation for Hindi films of the era.