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Raja Hindustani(1996)

6.2/10
Hindi170 mins

Raja Hindustani (1996) is a 170-minute Hindi film directed by Dharmesh Darshan. Starring Johny Lever, Veeru Krishnan and Mohnish Behl. With an audience rating of 6.2/10, Raja Hindustani stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1996.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
1 January 1996
Director
Dharmesh Darshan
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 50m
GudVibe Rating
6.2/10

Storyline

A taxi driver named Raja falls in love with a wealthy woman named Aarti, and they get married despite her family's objections. Later, her stepmother tries to break them apart and cause problems in their relationship.

Love bridges worlds, but can it survive them?

Film Details

6.2Rating
170Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleRaja Hindustani
Also Known As印度拉贾

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentitycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor3
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

#1
Aamir Khan, Actor in Raja Hindustani
Aamir KhanActor
#2
Karisma Kapoor, Actor in Raja Hindustani
Karisma KapoorActor
#3
J
Johny LeverActor
#4
D
Dharmesh DarshanDirector
#5
V
Veeru KrishnanActor
#6
M
Mohnish BehlActor
#7
N
Navneet NishanActor

Trivia

  • The film was originally offered to actor Sanjay Dutt, but he turned it down, leading to Aamir Khan's casting.
  • The song 'Pardesi Pardesi' was shot in Ooty, but the crew faced heavy rain, causing delays in filming.
  • Kareena Kapoor made her acting debut with this film, though it released after 'Refugee' due to production schedules.
  • The film's climax scene where Raja slaps Aarti was controversial and sparked debates about domestic violence in cinema.
  • It was the highest-grossing Hindi film of 1996 and won several Filmfare Awards, including Best Actor for Aamir Khan.
  • The role of Aarti's stepmother was played by veteran actress Smita Jaykar, who often portrayed motherly roles in the 1990s.
  • Director Dharmesh Darshan drew inspiration from the 1970 film 'Sachaa Jhutha' for the rich-poor romance theme.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Raja Hindustani

Frequently Asked Questions