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{{Short description|2006 film by Ravi Chopra}}
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| director      = [[Ravi Chopra]]
| director      = [[Ravi Chopra]]
| producer      = [[B. R. Chopra]]
| producer      = [[B. R. Chopra]]
| writer        =  
| writer        = Achala Nagar
| screenplay    =  
| screenplay    =  
| narrator      =  
| narrator      =  
| story          =  
| story          = Ravi Chopra
| based_on      =  
| based_on      =  
| starring      = {{ubl|[[Amitabh Bachchan]]|[[Hema Malini]]|[[Salman Khan]]||[[Rani Mukerji]]|[[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]]}}
| starring      = {{ubl|[[Amitabh Bachchan]]|[[Hema Malini]]|[[Salman Khan]]|[[Rani Mukerji]]|[[John Abraham]]}}
| music          = [[Aadesh Shrivastav]]
| music          = [[Aadesh Shrivastava]]
| cinematography = [[Barun Mukherjee (cinematographer)|Barun Mukherjee]]
| cinematography = [[Barun Mukherjee (cinematographer)|Barun Mukherjee]]
| editing        =  
| editing        = Godfrey Gonsalves
| studio        = B. R. Films
| studio        = B. R. Films
| distributor    =  
| distributor    =  
| released      = 20 October 2006
| released      = {{Film date|2006|12|08|df=yes}}
| runtime        = 169 minutes
| runtime        = 169 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Hindi
| language      = Hindi
| budget        = {{INR}}26 crore<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=279|title=Baabul – Movie|publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>
| gross          = {{INR}}39 crore<ref name="auto"/>
}}
}}


'''''Baabul''''' ({{trans|Father's affection to daughter}}) is a 2006 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]], directed by [[Ravi Chopra]]. The movie stars [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Hema Malini]], [[Salman Khan]], [[Rani Mukerji|Rani Mukherji]] and [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]]. The film celebrates [[B. R. Chopra]]'s 50 years in cinema, though it was unsuccessful at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|title=Box office: Hits and misses of this week|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/29box.htm|website=Rediff.com|access-date=25 June 2016}}</ref>
'''''Baabul''''' ({{translation|Father's affection to daughter}}) is a 2006 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[drama film]] directed by [[Ravi Chopra]] and produced by [[B. R. Chopra]]. The film stars [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Hema Malini]], [[Salman Khan]], [[Rani Mukerji]], and [[John Abraham]]. It focuses on a father's efforts to rebuild his widowed daughter-in-law’s life by encouraging her to find love again.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baabul Turns 18: Amitabh Bachchan’s Musical Contribution; Ravi Chopra And Rani Mukerji’s Role In Promoting Widow Remarriage And Family Values |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/amitabh-bachchans-musical-contribution-ravi-chopras-baabul-and-rani-mukerjis-role-in-promoting-widow-remarriage-and-family-values |access-date=2025-06-16 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref>


== Plot ==
[[Principal photography]] took place across [[Mumbai]] and [[London]]. The film's music was composed by [[Aadesh Shrivastava]], with lyrics written by [[Sameer Anjaan|Sameer]].
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Balraj Kapoor ([[Amitabh Bachchan]]) is a rich businessman, happy and content with his world.  He and his wife Shobhna ([[Hema Malini]]) live happily together and they wait for their only son Avinash a.k.a. 'Avi' ([[Salman Khan]]) to return from his studies in the United States. After an absence of 7 years, Avinash comes back to India.  He reunites with his parents at the airport and races home. Back home, Avi joins his father's business.


One day they decide to go golfing and Balraj accidentally hits the ball which ruins a painting. The young woman painting the picture, Malvika a.k.a. 'Millie' ([[Rani Mukerji|Rani Mukherji]]) gets furious with Balraj and leaves. Later on, Avi runs into Millie on the golf course, and they start to talk. Millie tells him that a stupid old man ruined her painting and points out that it was Balraj, but she doesn't know that the 'old man' is Avi's father and he doesn't tell her. They start to hang out together while slowly falling in love with each other.
''Baabul'' was released theatrically on 8 December 2006, and received mixed reviews from critics. Despite its high-profile ensemble cast, the film underperformed at the box-office, grossing approximately ₹27.75 crore (US$6.2 million).<ref>{{cite web |title=Box office: Hits and misses of this week |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/29box.htm |access-date=25 June 2016 |website=Rediff.com}}</ref>


When Millie comes home, she is visited by her childhood friend Rajat ([[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]]). She tells him that she loves someone, which devastates him because he is also in love with her.  One day, Millie goes to Avi's office to drop off a painting and finds out that Balraj is Avi's father. When Avi shows up, she leaves the office crying.  He chases after her and says that the only reason he lied to her was that he loves her.  She doesn't accept his apology right then, but when Balraj apologizes to her for ruining her painting, she forgives them both.
== Plot ==
Balraj Kapoor, a wealthy and respected businessman, lives a content life with his wife, Shobhna, while eagerly awaiting the return of their only son, Avinash, from the [[United States]] after completing his studies. Upon his return, Avinash joins the family business and soon falls in love with Malvika, affectionately called Millie, an independent and spirited artist. Although her childhood friend Rajat harbors unspoken feelings for her, he gracefully steps aside when Millie confesses her love for Avinash.


Avi asks Millie to get dressed up for a party at his house. When she arrives, there is no one except Avi. He proposes to her and she accepts. The whole family visits Millie's house to discuss marriage and everyone agrees, except Rajat. He tells Avi that he will let Avi marry Millie if only he promises to always keep her happy and never let her get sad. Avi and Millie get married and soon they are expecting a child. Millie's birth-pains begin while she is in yoga class. Avi rushes her to the hospital where they are blessed with a healthy baby boy. They name the child Ansh.
Avinash and Millie marry and are soon blessed with a son, Ansh. The family lives in bliss until tragedy strikes: on Ansh’s birthday, while returning from a business trip in London, Avinash dies in a road accident. The loss devastates Millie and shatters the family's peace.


Ansh grows up to be a sweet and intelligent boy. The family throws a birthday bash for him on his birthday. They wait for Avi to get back home from work, but he never turns up. He mets with a road accident and dies; Millie is devastated.
Determined to restore joy in Millie’s life, Balraj reaches out to Rajat, who now lives in London, and proposes the idea of marriage between him and Millie. Rajat returns to India and gradually develops a bond with Ansh, rekindling his affection for Millie. However, Balraj’s progressive vision faces resistance from Shobhna, who fears losing her grandson, and Balraj’s conservative elder brother, Balwant, who deems widow remarriage unacceptable.


Balraj seeks to bring happiness back into his widowed daughter-in-law's life. He gets into contact with Rajat. He learns that Rajat still loves Millie. Balraj asks Rajat to marry Millie. However, there is stiff opposition from Shobhna (Avi's mother) and Balraj's conservative older brother Balwant ([[Om Puri]]). Shobhna fears to lose her grandson Ansh, while Balwant takes the traditional Indian view that a widow with a child should devote herself to raising her child and think of nothing else and that a woman marrying twice is committing a mortal sin. However, Balraj stands firm and convinces everyone. In the end, Rajat and Millie get married, and everything is well. Avinash comes in as a spirit and blesses his dad with happiness.
Despite familial opposition, Balraj remains steadfast. He persuades the family to embrace change and prioritizes Millie’s happiness and future. Eventually, Rajat and Millie marry with the family's blessings. Towards the end, Avinash’s spirit appears, offering his father gratitude and blessing the new union.


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Amitabh Bachchan]] as Balraj Kapoor, a rich businessman who shares a strong bond with his son Avinash. After Avi dies, he is willing to seek happiness in his daughter-in-law Millie’s life once again by getting her married to Rajat.
{{Cast listing|* [[Amitabh Bachchan]] as Balraj Kapoor
* [[Hema Malini]] as Shobhna Kapoor, Balraj's wife; Avinash's mother
* [[Hema Malini]] as Shobhna Kapoor, Balraj’s wife, Avinash’s mother, Millie’s mother-in-law, and Ansh’s grandmother.
* [[Salman Khan]] as Avinash "Avi" Kapoor, Balraj and Shobhna's son; Milli's deceased husband
* [[Rani Mukerji]] as Malvika "Milli" Kapoor, Avinash's widow
* [[John Abraham]] as Rajat Verma, Milli's childhood friend; later husband
* [[Om Puri]] as Balwant Kapoor, Balraj's elder brother
* [[Sarika]] as Pushpa Kapoor, Balraj and Balwant's widowed sister
* [[Aman Verma (actor)|Aman Verma]] as Shobhna's brother
* [[Parmeet Sethi]] as Khushi Kapoor, Balwant's son
* [[Rajpal Yadav]] as Paanchi
* [[Sharat Saxena]] as Jeet Talwar, Milli's father
* [[Smita Jaykar]] as Suman Talwar, Milli's mother
* [[Beena Banerjee]] as Balwant's wife
* [[Avtar Gill]] as Avinash's advovcate
* [[Vijay Patkar]] as Peon
* Master Dhairya as Ansh A. Kapoor
* [[Shriya Saran]] as bride in the opening credits (uncredited cameo appearance)}}


* [[Salman Khan]] as Avinash Kapoor, he is Balraj and Shobhna’s only son who shares a strong bond with his father referring him as “Buddy”. He joins his father’s business firm and becomes a businessman as well. He is the husband of Millie and the father of Ansh. He dies in a car accident causing Millie to fall through depression.
== Soundtrack ==
*[[Rani Mukerji|Rani Mukherji]] as Malvika "Milli" Kapoor (nee Talwar), an aspiring artist who becomes Avinash’s wife and is the mother of their son Ansh. She goes into a deep depression after Avinash dies and misses him very much.
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The film's soundtrack was composed by [[Aadesh Shrivastava]], with lyrics written by [[Sameer Anjaan|Sameer]]. It features a total of eleven tracks. The song "Baabul Bidaai Hai" sung by [[Richa Sharma (singer)|Richa Sharma]] was the longest track in a Hindi film with a length of 15 minutes (a 2-3 trimmed version was used in the film).<ref>{{Cite web |last=K. Jha |first=Subhash |date=5 December 2006 |title=Richa Sharma sings Bollywood's longest track |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826115704/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1174751/Richa+Sharma+sings+Bollywood%27s+longest+track |access-date=16 June 2025 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>


*[[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]] as Rajat Verma, he is Millie’s childhood friend who is also in love with her. After Avinash’s death, he is sought out by Balraj to bring happiness into Millie’s life again and marry her.
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| length2      = 4:37
| extra2        = [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Vishal Dadlani]], [[Aadesh Shrivastava]], [[Ranjit Barot]]
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| extra3        = [[Kunal Ganjawala]]
| title4        = Baawri Piya Ki
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| title5        = Berbasi Dard Ke Alam
| length5      = 5:15
| extra5        = Kunal Ganjawala
| title6        = Keh Raha Hai Dil Deewana
| length6      = 5:19
| extra6        = Sonu Nigam, [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
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| note7        = Film version sung by Amitabh Bachchan
| length7      = 2:47
| extra7        = [[Jagjit Singh]]
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| length8      = 2:07
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* [[Om Puri]] as Balwant Kapoor, Balraj’s older brother who is strictly bound by old ways of marriage and is very religious. In the end he realizes his folly and gives his consent to Millie and Rajat's marriage.
== Reception ==


* [[Sarika]] as Pushpa Kapoor, Balraj and Balwant's widowed younger sister-in-law who has always been looked down upon by Balwant for being a widow.
=== Box office ===
* [[Aman Verma (actor)|Aman Verma]] as Shobhna's brother
''Baabul'' opened to approximately 75% occupancy in [[Mumbai]], a figure considered low for a [[Salman Khan]]-led film, and collections declined rapidly due to negative word-of-mouth. In other regions of India, the film opened poorly and failed to gain momentum, ultimately being declared a commercial failure in the domestic market.<ref>{{cite web |title=Box office: Hits and misses this week |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/29box.htm |access-date=25 June 2016 |website=Rediff.com}}</ref> While performance in smaller centers remained weak, it was categorized as an above-average grosser overall in India.<ref>{{cite web |date=27 January 2007 |title=Box Office 2006 |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2006.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070127102402/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2006.htm |archive-date=27 January 2007 |work=Box office india}}</ref> Internationally, the film fared significantly better, debuting at the eighth position on the UK box office chart in its first week and performing strongly in overseas markets.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 September 2007 |title='Baabul' superb in U.K., decent in Australia! |url=http://www.indiafm.com/trade/overseas_boxoffice/135.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930204602/http://www.indiafm.com/trade/overseas_boxoffice/135.html |archive-date=30 September 2007 |work=India FM}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=23 April 2007 |title=Overseas gross |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overseas.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070423033052/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overseas.htm |archive-date=23 April 2007 |work=Box Office India}}</ref>
* [[Parmeet Sethi]] as Khushi Kapoor, Balwant's son
* [[Sharat Saxena]] as J Talwar, Malvika's father
* [[Smita Jaykar]] as Suman Talwar, Malvika's mother
* [[Rajpal Yadav]] as Paanchi, the Kapoor Household servant and chauffeur
* [[Shriya Saran]] (Cameo)
* [[Vaishnavi Mahant]]


== Music ==
=== Critical response ===
The music is composed by [[Aadesh Shrivastava]]. The soundtrack has 11 songs. The soundtrack was one of the most successful soundtracks of 2006.
The film received mixed reviews from critics. [[The Times of India|''The Times Of India'']] rated it 3 out of 5 stars, noting that the "first half [was] completely dead and totally listless." Samrat Sharma of ''Full Hyderabad'' described it as "a film made for the more traditional generation or social class," adding that while it may not be highly effective, it remained "sufficiently well-crafted."<ref>{{cite web |title=Baabul review: Baabul (Hindi) Movie Review |url=http://www.fullhyderabad.com/scripts/profiles.php3?section=Movies&name=Baabul&ID=4186 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927031304/http://www.fullhyderabad.com/scripts/profiles.php3?section=Movies&name=Baabul&ID=4186 |archive-date=27 September 2007 |access-date=2012-07-16 |publisher=Fullhyderabad.com}}</ref> [[Namrata Joshi]] of ''[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook India]]'' awarded it two out of four stars, writing, "Despite the failings in his character, Big B [[Amitabh Bachchan]]] lends it gravitas and dignity," though she criticized his "self-conscious cute couple act with [[Hema Malini]]" as tiresome, suggesting "it's time to get over ''[[Baghban (2003 film)|Baghban]]'' (2003)."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baabul |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/baabul/233497 |accessdate=6 April 2023}}</ref>


{| class="wikitable"
== Accolades ==
|- style="background:#d1e4fd;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
! Song !! Singer(s) !! Other notes
! scope="col" |Award
|-
! scope="col" |Date of the ceremony
|''Gaa Re Mann'' || [[Kavita Krishnamurthy]], [[Alka Yagnik]],  [[Kailash Kher]], [[Sudesh Bhosle]], [[Aadesh Shrivastava]] and [[Amitabh Bachchan]] || Filmed on Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Salman Khan and Rani Mukherji
! scope="col" |Category
|-
! scope="col" |Recipients
|''Come On Come On'' || Amitabh Bachchan, Sonu Nigam, [[Vishal Dadlani]], [[Aadesh Shrivastava]] and [[Ranjit Barot]] || Filmed on Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini and Salman Khan
! scope="col" |Result
! class="unsortable" scope="col" |{{Refh}}
|-
|-
|''Har Manzar'' || [[Kunal Ganjawala]] || Filmed on Amitabh Bachchan and John Abraham
|[[Screen Awards]]
|[[13th Screen Awards|6 January 2007]]
|Jodi No. 1
|[[Rani Mukerji]] and [[Salman Khan]]
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Winners: 13th Annual Star-Screen Awards |url=http://www.indiafm.com/features/2007/01/07/2046/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080105062224/http://www.indiafm.com/features/2007/01/07/2046/index.html |archive-date=2008-01-05 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=IndiaFM}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''Baawri Piya Ki'' || Sonu Nigam || Filmed on Salman Khan and Rani Mukherji
| scope="row" |[[Filmfare Awards]]
|[[52nd Filmfare Awards|17 February 2007]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
| rowspan="2" |[[John Abraham]]
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=52nd FairOne Filmfare Awards 2006 winners |url=http://www.indiafm.com/features/2007/02/24/2298/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070306034628/http://www.indiafm.com/features/2007/02/24/2298/index.html |archive-date=2007-03-06 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=IndiaFM}}</ref>
|-
|-
|''Bebasi Dard Ka Alam'' || Kunal Ganjawala || Filmed on Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukherji and John Abraham
|[[Bollywood Movie Awards]]
|-
|26 May 2007
|''Keh Raha Hai'' || [[Sonu Nigam]] and [[Shreya Ghoshal]] || Filmed on Salman Khan and Rani Mukherji
|[[Bollywood Movie Awards#Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
|-
| {{nom}}
|''Kehta Hai Baabul'' || [[Jagjit Singh (singer)|Jagjit Singh]] (Movie version was sung by [[Amitabh Bachchan]]) || Filmed on Amitabh Bachchan
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-05-29 |title=Bollywood Movie Awards '07 |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/bollywood-movie-awards-07/ |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=CBS News |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|''Baabul Bidaai Song'' || [[Richa Sharma (singer)|Richa Sharma]] || Originally a 15-minute song was [[Bollywood]]'s longest track, film used 2-3 min. version.<ref>{{cite web |title=Richa Sharma sings Bollywood's longest track|author=Subhash K. Jha  |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1174751/Richa+Sharma+sings+Bollywood%27s+longest+track |date=5 December 2006 |publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]] }}</ref>
|-
|''Har Manzar (Remix) (DJ Suketu - Arranged by Aks)'' || Kunal Ganjawala ||
|-
|''Come On Come On (Remix) (DJ Suketu - Arranged by Aks)'' || Amitabh Bachchan, Sonu Nigam, Vishal Dadlani, [[Aadesh Shrivastava]] and Ranjit Barot ||
|-
|''Vaada Raha'' || Sonu Nigam || Filmed on Rani Mukherji
|}
|}
== Reception ==
=== Box office ===
''Baabul'' opened in [[Mumbai]] with occupancy of about 75%, considered remarkably low for a [[Salman Khan]]-starrer, and occupancy went downhill very quickly, presumably due to unfavorable word-of-mouth. In the rest of the country, even the opening was dismal and it never picked up. Eventually, the film was declared a flop.<ref>{{cite web|title=Box office: Hits and misses this week|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/29box.htm|website=Rediff.com|access-date=25 June 2016}}</ref> The small centres opened to poor response and overall the film did not do quite well in India but was an above average grosser.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2006.htm|title=Box Office 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070127102402/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2006.htm |date=27 January 2007|archive-date=27 January 2007|work=Box office india}}</ref> However, it did great business overseas, entering at the 8th position on the UK charts in its first week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiafm.com/trade/overseas_boxoffice/135.html|title='Baabul' superb in U.K., decent in Australia!|work=India FM|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930204602/http://www.indiafm.com/trade/overseas_boxoffice/135.html |date=30 September 2007|archive-date=30 September 2007 }}</ref> It was a big hit in the overseas market.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overseas.htm|title=Overseas gross|work=Box Office India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070423033052/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overseas.htm |date=23 April 2007|archive-date=23 April 2007}}</ref>
=== Reviews ===
Reviews have been generally mixed. The Times Of India gave a 3/5 rating, saying, "The problem with Baabul is its first half- completely dead and totally listless. Film critic Samrat Sharma wrote: "It's a film made for the more traditional generation or social class, and even so, while may not be terribly effective, it is sufficiently well-crafted..."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fullhyderabad.com/scripts/profiles.php3?section=Movies&name=Baabul&ID=4186 |title=Baabul review: Baabul (Hindi) Movie Review |publisher=Fullhyderabad.com |access-date=2012-07-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927031304/http://www.fullhyderabad.com/scripts/profiles.php3?section=Movies&name=Baabul&ID=4186 |archive-date=27 September 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
== Awards ==
'''Nominated'''
* [[52nd Filmfare Awards]]: [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] - [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]]


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Babul (disambiguation)|Babul]]
*[[Babul (Hindi word)]]


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Baabul
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRavi Chopra
Produced byB. R. Chopra
Written byAchala Nagar
Story byRavi Chopra
Starring
Music byAadesh Shrivastava
CinematographyBarun Mukherjee
Edited byGodfrey Gonsalves
Production
company
B. R. Films
Release date
  • 8 December 2006 (2006-12-08)
Running time
169 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹26 crore[1]
Box office₹39 crore[1]

Baabul (transl. Father's affection to daughter) is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Ravi Chopra and produced by B. R. Chopra. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Salman Khan, Rani Mukerji, and John Abraham. It focuses on a father's efforts to rebuild his widowed daughter-in-law’s life by encouraging her to find love again.[2]

Principal photography took place across Mumbai and London. The film's music was composed by Aadesh Shrivastava, with lyrics written by Sameer.

Baabul was released theatrically on 8 December 2006, and received mixed reviews from critics. Despite its high-profile ensemble cast, the film underperformed at the box-office, grossing approximately ₹27.75 crore (US$6.2 million).[3]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Balraj Kapoor, a wealthy and respected businessman, lives a content life with his wife, Shobhna, while eagerly awaiting the return of their only son, Avinash, from the United States after completing his studies. Upon his return, Avinash joins the family business and soon falls in love with Malvika, affectionately called Millie, an independent and spirited artist. Although her childhood friend Rajat harbors unspoken feelings for her, he gracefully steps aside when Millie confesses her love for Avinash.

Avinash and Millie marry and are soon blessed with a son, Ansh. The family lives in bliss until tragedy strikes: on Ansh’s birthday, while returning from a business trip in London, Avinash dies in a road accident. The loss devastates Millie and shatters the family's peace.

Determined to restore joy in Millie’s life, Balraj reaches out to Rajat, who now lives in London, and proposes the idea of marriage between him and Millie. Rajat returns to India and gradually develops a bond with Ansh, rekindling his affection for Millie. However, Balraj’s progressive vision faces resistance from Shobhna, who fears losing her grandson, and Balraj’s conservative elder brother, Balwant, who deems widow remarriage unacceptable.

Despite familial opposition, Balraj remains steadfast. He persuades the family to embrace change and prioritizes Millie’s happiness and future. Eventually, Rajat and Millie marry with the family's blessings. Towards the end, Avinash’s spirit appears, offering his father gratitude and blessing the new union.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Baabul
Soundtrack album by
Aadesh Shrivastava
Released4 November 2006
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LabelT-Series

The film's soundtrack was composed by Aadesh Shrivastava, with lyrics written by Sameer. It features a total of eleven tracks. The song "Baabul Bidaai Hai" sung by Richa Sharma was the longest track in a Hindi film with a length of 15 minutes (a 2-3 trimmed version was used in the film).[4]

All lyrics are written by Sameer.

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Gaa Re Maan"Kavita Krishnamurthy, Alka Yagnik, Sudesh Bhosle, Kailash Kher5:54
2."Come On Come On"Amitabh Bachchan, Sonu Nigam, Vishal Dadlani, Aadesh Shrivastava, Ranjit Barot4:37
3."Har Manzar"Kunal Ganjawala4:38
4."Baawri Piya Ki"Sonu Nigam7:25
5."Berbasi Dard Ke Alam"Kunal Ganjawala5:15
6."Keh Raha Hai Dil Deewana"Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal5:19
7."Kehta Hai Baabul" (Film version sung by Amitabh Bachchan)Jagjit Singh2:47
8."Baabul Bidaai"Richa Sharma2:07
9."Vaada Raha Hai"Sonu Nigam3:10

Reception[edit | edit source]

Box office[edit | edit source]

Baabul opened to approximately 75% occupancy in Mumbai, a figure considered low for a Salman Khan-led film, and collections declined rapidly due to negative word-of-mouth. In other regions of India, the film opened poorly and failed to gain momentum, ultimately being declared a commercial failure in the domestic market.[5] While performance in smaller centers remained weak, it was categorized as an above-average grosser overall in India.[6] Internationally, the film fared significantly better, debuting at the eighth position on the UK box office chart in its first week and performing strongly in overseas markets.[7][8]

Critical response[edit | edit source]

The film received mixed reviews from critics. The Times Of India rated it 3 out of 5 stars, noting that the "first half [was] completely dead and totally listless." Samrat Sharma of Full Hyderabad described it as "a film made for the more traditional generation or social class," adding that while it may not be highly effective, it remained "sufficiently well-crafted."[9] Namrata Joshi of Outlook India awarded it two out of four stars, writing, "Despite the failings in his character, Big B Amitabh Bachchan] lends it gravitas and dignity," though she criticized his "self-conscious cute couple act with Hema Malini" as tiresome, suggesting "it's time to get over Baghban (2003)."[10]

Accolades[edit | edit source]

Award Date of the ceremony Category Recipients Result Ref.
Screen Awards 6 January 2007 Jodi No. 1 Rani Mukerji and Salman Khan Nominated [11]
Filmfare Awards 17 February 2007 Best Supporting Actor John Abraham Nominated [12]
Bollywood Movie Awards 26 May 2007 Best Supporting Actor Nominated [13]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Baabul – Movie". Box Office India.
  2. ↑ "Baabul Turns 18: Amitabh Bachchan's Musical Contribution; Ravi Chopra And Rani Mukerji's Role In Promoting Widow Remarriage And Family Values". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  3. ↑ "Box office: Hits and misses of this week". Rediff.com. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  4. ↑ K. Jha, Subhash (5 December 2006). "Richa Sharma sings Bollywood's longest track". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  5. ↑ "Box office: Hits and misses this week". Rediff.com. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  6. ↑ "Box Office 2006". Box office india. 27 January 2007. Archived from the original on 27 January 2007.
  7. ↑ "'Baabul' superb in U.K., decent in Australia!". India FM. 30 September 2007. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007.
  8. ↑ "Overseas gross". Box Office India. 23 April 2007. Archived from the original on 23 April 2007.
  9. ↑ "Baabul review: Baabul (Hindi) Movie Review". Fullhyderabad.com. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  10. ↑ "Baabul". Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  11. ↑ "Winners: 13th Annual Star-Screen Awards". IndiaFM. Archived from the original on 5 January 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  12. ↑ "52nd FairOne Filmfare Awards 2006 winners". IndiaFM. Archived from the original on 6 March 2007. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  13. ↑ "Bollywood Movie Awards '07". CBS News. 29 May 2007. Retrieved 1 June 2025.

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