Bambai Ka Babu(1996)
Bambai Ka Babu is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Vikram Bhatt. The film stars Saif Ali Khan, Atul Agnihotri, and Kajol in lead roles. It follows Vicky, a village boy who moves to Mumbai and joins the criminal empire of a politician named Masterji. When Vicky discovers Masterji's plan to incite communal riots for electoral gain, he turns against his boss and works to expose the conspiracy. The film features a popular soundtrack composed by Anand-Milind. It was released on 22 March 1996 in India.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- Vikram Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
A young man from a village moves to Mumbai to make money. He gets a job with a powerful criminal politician. But when he learns his boss plans to start riots, he must choose between loyalty and doing what is right. With his brother and a photographer, he fights to stop the violence.
“One man's fight for justice.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bambai Ka Babu
Cast reunions in this film: Reema Lagoo & Saeed Jaffrey (7 films together), Dalip Tahil & Saeed Jaffrey (6 films together), Reema Lagoo & Dalip Tahil (4 films together), Kajol & Saif Ali Khan (3 films together), Kajol & Reema Lagoo (3 films together), and Mushtaq Khan & Reema Lagoo (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Bambai Ka Don' but was changed to avoid confusion with other gangster films.
- This was the first time Saif Ali Khan and Kajol starred together as a lead pair in a film.
- Director Vikram Bhatt shot the film in just 45 days to meet a tight release schedule.
- The song 'Saason Ka Chalna' became popular despite the film's average box office performance.
- Atul Agnihotri's role was initially offered to another actor who declined due to date issues.
- The film's climax was reshot after test audiences found the original ending too abrupt.
- Kajol agreed to the film because she wanted to work with her cousin, producer Bunty Soorma.