Baabul (2006): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Baabul is a 2006 family drama directed by Ravi Chopra, starring Amitabh Bachchan as Balraj Kapoor, Hema Malini and Salman Khan. It runs 2 hours 49 minutes and earned $9.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 49m (169 min)
- Director
- Ravi Chopra
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- B.R. Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Baabul About?
The premise of Baabul without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When his only son dies in an accident, Balraaj urges his depressed daughter-in-law to marry a man who has long loved her in silence.
Baabul Cast & Characters
Amitabh Bachchan leads the cast as Balraj Kapoor, with Hema Malini as Shobhna Kapoor and Salman Khan as Avinash Kapoor (Avi). Directed by Ravi Chopra; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ravi Chopra
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Amitabh Bachchan as Balraj Kapoor - Hema Malini as Shobhna Kapoor
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Salman Khan as Avinash Kapoor (Avi) - Rani Mukerji as Malvika Talwar
Also Starring in Baabul
· 9 more- John Abraham Rajat Verma
- Om Puri Balwant Kapoor
- Sharat Saxena Malvika's Father
- Rajpal Yadav Servant
- Shriya Saran Cameo Appearance
- Sarika Pushpa
- Smita Jaykar Malvika's Mother
- Parmeet Sethi Balwant's Son
- Aman Verma Shobhna's Brother
More from Ravi Chopra
More films directed by Ravi Chopra: Baghban, The Burning Train and Zameer.
Baabul Plot Summary
What happens in Baabul from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Balraj Kapoor Amitabh Bachchan is a rich businessman, happy and content with his world. He and his wife Shobhna Kapoor Hema Malini wait for their only son Avinash Kapoor Salman Khan a.k.a. “Avi” to return from his studies in the United States. After seven years, Avinash completes his education, comes back to India, and joins his father’s business.
Avinash meets Malvika a.k.a. “Millie” Rani Mukerji, and the two fall in love. Millie tells her childhood friend Rajat Verma John Abraham that she loves someone, which devastates him as he is also in love with her. He asks Avinash to keep Millie happy.
Full summary
The whole story of Baabul, scene by scene
Baabul Box Office
Baabul grossed $9.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.1M
- International
- $9.1M
How Well Do You Know Baabul?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the wealthy patriarch Balraj Kapoor in the film?
Cars in Baabul
8 cars on screen, including the 2006 Audi A6 C6 and the Mercedes-Benz SL 500 R230.
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2006 Audi A6 C6 Important role -
Mercedes-Benz SL 500 R230 Important role -
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W220 Minor role -
Ashok Leyland Viking Background role
Baabul Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Father's Affection for His Daughter” and “Nel cuore di un padre”.
- Also known as
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- Father's Affection for His Daughter
- Nel cuore di un padre
- לראות אותך כלה
- Baba / Baabul
- 父亲
- Папа
- Тато
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Baabul FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Baabul, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Baabul?
Baabul runs 2 hours 49 minutes (169 minutes).
When was Baabul released?
Baabul was released on December 8, 2006.
Who directed Baabul?
Baabul was directed by Ravi Chopra.
More films by Ravi Chopra Who is in the cast of Baabul?
Baabul stars Amitabh Bachchan as Balraj Kapoor, Hema Malini as Shobhna Kapoor and Salman Khan as Avinash Kapoor (Avi), among 13 credited actors.
How much did Baabul make at the box office?
Baabul grossed $9.1 million worldwide.
Does Baabul have a post-credit scene?
No. Baabul has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Baabul in?
The original language of Baabul is Hindi.
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