Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman
1992 · Directed by Aziz Mirza
Original language: Hindi
- drama
- comedy
- romance
The story
A young engineer, from a small town, moves to Mumbai, with big dreams. As he hugely advances in his career, he gets caught up in the rich and glamorous lifestyle and starts getting changed. After becoming a victim of a conspiracy, he realizes his mistake and tries to redeem himself.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated 1990s Bollywood colour runs through this, with sunlit Mumbai streets and crowded chawl courtyards giving way to glossy office interiors and sea-facing apartments that feel cool and showy by comparison. Song sequences burst with primary colours, big choreography and wide frames, while the dialogue scenes stay close and expressive, built on broad physical comedy and quick reaction shots. The score is melodic and orchestral, swelling into romantic and tragic cues. The mood moves easily between cheeky and tender, with a warm, slightly melodramatic sweetness that turns wistful in its second half. It suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a comfort rewatch, or an evening with friends. Its intensity is mild: some villainy and a sense of betrayal, but no gore and little real danger. It is for viewers who want a big-hearted romance and comedy with a story about pride, temptation and making things right.
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