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About the film
Bombai Ka Babu (transl. Gentleman from Bombay) is a 1960 Hindi film directed by Raj Khosla and written by Rajinder Singh Bedi. The film stars Dev Anand and Suchitra Sen in a rare appearance in Hindi cinema.
Except for the "brother-sister" angle, the plot of Bombai Ka Babu is inspired by O. Henry's short story, "A Double-Dyed Deceiver". The 1974 movie Zameer starring Amitabh Bachchan and Saira Banu was also based on the same story.
Plot
Babu and Malik are two inseparable friends who live in a small town in India. One day, they decide to play a prank and steal something, but get caught. While Malik's dad came to bail out and stand as surety for him, Babu has no one to do so and ends up in the juvenile centre. When the two grow up, Malik becomes a police inspector, while Babu takes to crime and ends up in jail. When he is released from the jail, he goes to meet his partner-in-crime, Bali, and together they start planning the next heist. Malik meets Babu and tells him to straighten his ways. But Babu had already tried that and ended up being falsely accused of stealing a necklace belonging to his employer's wife. Nevertheless, Babu does inform Bali that he will not be taking part in any crime. Thereafter, Bali and his men are arrested and they blame Babu for ratting on them. Bali is released on bail. When Babu meets him, an argument ensues leading to a fight and Bali is killed. A fearful Babu flees Bombay and lands up in Jogendra Nagar in Northern India, where he meets a man named Bhagat who asks him to masquerade as Kundan, the sole heir of a wealthy man named Shahji. When Babu refuses, Bhagat threatens to notify the police. Babu becomes Kundan and makes his way into the hearts of Shahji, his wife Rukmani and daughter Maya. Babu gets enough cash to pay off Bhagat in small instalments, but Bhagat becomes greedy a…
Songs
Music: S. D. Burman; Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri.
Trivia
In the opening sequences, one can hear the classical songs 'Dil se milake dil pyar kijiye' from the movie Taxi Driver (1954 film) and ' O dilwale' playing in the background.
Key details
| Release year | 1960 |
|---|---|
| Language | Hindi |
| Director | Raj Khosla |
| Writer | Rajinder Singh Bedi. The |
| Starring | Dev Anand |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bombai Ka Baboo released?
Bombai Ka Baboo is a Hindi-language film released in 1960, directed by Raj Khosla.
Who directed Bombai Ka Baboo?
Bombai Ka Baboo was directed by Raj Khosla, with the screenplay by Rajinder Singh Bedi. The.
Who stars in Bombai Ka Baboo?
Bombai Ka Baboo stars Dev Anand.
What is Bombai Ka Baboo about?
Bombai Ka Babu (transl. Gentleman from Bombay) is a 1960 Hindi film directed by Raj Khosla and written by Rajinder Singh Bedi.
Where can I watch Bombai Ka Baboo?
Bombai Ka Baboo may be available on major streaming platforms or for digital rental — check current OTT listings for availability in your region.
Reference: Wikipedia
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