Okay, let's face it, we've all seen this before. Every single scene. But Shah Rukh Khan adds such a refreshing and believable twist to the story that you'll be seeing it again for the first time. I was roaring with laughter the whole movie. No one knows what anyone else is doing in this movie, everything is a case of mistaken identity. But the humor is it's strength. I absolutely recommend, it's not intended to be taken seriously, just enjoyed. Fun songs, cute dances. Wow, I liked it! Am I biased because I'm a Shah Rukhaholic? You bet! You will find yourself singing "Baadshah" in the supermarket the next day, remembering a scene and chuckling to yourself out loud.
20 Reviews
Just gotta love it
dmul5323 April 2003
Only a complete curmudgeon could dislike this film. It's a brilliant slapstick parody of the spy/private eye genres with the Baadshah of Bollywood himself, Shahrukh Khan, hamming it up gloriously as a slightly dim-witted private detective who is innocently drawn into a conspiracy to assassinate the prime minister of India. The hilariously complex plot of mistaken identities and spy/counter spy is so twisted it took me several viewings to actually make it all out. (The fact that I was having to read subtitles didn't help) Surprisingly, the story holds together much better than it seemed to at first.
Bollywood is notorious for stealing from Hollywood, and Baadshah is no exception. (For all you other non-Hindi speakers, "Baadshah" means King, like the one in a deck of cards) The opening dance number, Main Te Hoon Pagal, is clearly inspired by the "Cuban Pete" song from "The Mask", and later on whole scenes are copied nearly frame for frame from a couple of Jackie Chan movies: Mr. Nice Guy and Rush Hour. The results are just great good fun.
The high point has to be the campy, outrageous "Baadshah, O Baadshah" nightclub number with Khan strutting his stuff amid a huge chorus of dancers in a whirl of silver lame and pyrotechnics. For a guy who claims to be a very bad dancer, he has an easy grace and agility that makes him a joy to watch.
Khan's performance in Baadshah is perfect. The comedy is fantastic, and there isn't a dull moment. The supporting cast, including Twinkle Khanna, Johnny Lever (if you can stand him), and the ever-essential villain, Amrish Puri, are wonderful. Like most Hindi films, there's a mish-mash of everything you can imagine: drama, slapstick comedy, teary-eyed pathos (gotta see the Khan cry at least once in every film), romance (gotta see the hero dance around trees at least once in every film) high-tech James Bond gadgets, hilariously bad special effects; Baadshah has it all!
Bollywood is notorious for stealing from Hollywood, and Baadshah is no exception. (For all you other non-Hindi speakers, "Baadshah" means King, like the one in a deck of cards) The opening dance number, Main Te Hoon Pagal, is clearly inspired by the "Cuban Pete" song from "The Mask", and later on whole scenes are copied nearly frame for frame from a couple of Jackie Chan movies: Mr. Nice Guy and Rush Hour. The results are just great good fun.
The high point has to be the campy, outrageous "Baadshah, O Baadshah" nightclub number with Khan strutting his stuff amid a huge chorus of dancers in a whirl of silver lame and pyrotechnics. For a guy who claims to be a very bad dancer, he has an easy grace and agility that makes him a joy to watch.
Khan's performance in Baadshah is perfect. The comedy is fantastic, and there isn't a dull moment. The supporting cast, including Twinkle Khanna, Johnny Lever (if you can stand him), and the ever-essential villain, Amrish Puri, are wonderful. Like most Hindi films, there's a mish-mash of everything you can imagine: drama, slapstick comedy, teary-eyed pathos (gotta see the Khan cry at least once in every film), romance (gotta see the hero dance around trees at least once in every film) high-tech James Bond gadgets, hilariously bad special effects; Baadshah has it all!
Bollywood's Comedy Extravaganza with a Stellar Plot and Top-Notch Acting
zabalmsm11 July 2020
"Baadshah" emerges as a true gem in the Bollywood comedy genre, delivering a stellar plot, top-notch acting, and an abundance of entertainment that makes it a standout film. While the question of inspiration from Hollywood lingers, the movie stands tall on its own merits, offering a delightful and original cinematic experience.
The plot of "Baadshah" unfolds with a captivating blend of humor, action, and suspense. It weaves a narrative that keeps audiences engaged from the opening scene to the closing credits. The unpredictable twists and turns contribute to the film's uniqueness, making it more than just a run-of-the-mill comedy and elevating it to the status of a thorough entertainer.
The acting in "Baadshah" is truly top-notch. The cast delivers performances that are not only charismatic but also skillfully executed. The lead actor's comedic timing, coupled with a strong supporting cast, ensures that the humor lands effectively. The chemistry between the characters adds an extra layer of charm, making the film a joy to watch.
What sets "Baadshah" apart is its ability to seamlessly integrate comedy into the narrative. The humor isn't just a side element but an integral part of the storytelling, contributing to the overall entertainment quotient. The film's lighthearted moments, clever dialogues, and well-executed comedic sequences make it a standout in the comedy genre.
Deserving of a rating beyond 7, "Baadshah" earns its place as a must-watch for fans of Bollywood comedy. It successfully combines a great plot with top-tier acting, creating a cinematic experience that lingers long after the credits roll. For those in search of laughter, entertainment, and a thoroughly enjoyable ride, "Baadshah" is a cinematic treat that deserves the applause it receives.
The plot of "Baadshah" unfolds with a captivating blend of humor, action, and suspense. It weaves a narrative that keeps audiences engaged from the opening scene to the closing credits. The unpredictable twists and turns contribute to the film's uniqueness, making it more than just a run-of-the-mill comedy and elevating it to the status of a thorough entertainer.
The acting in "Baadshah" is truly top-notch. The cast delivers performances that are not only charismatic but also skillfully executed. The lead actor's comedic timing, coupled with a strong supporting cast, ensures that the humor lands effectively. The chemistry between the characters adds an extra layer of charm, making the film a joy to watch.
What sets "Baadshah" apart is its ability to seamlessly integrate comedy into the narrative. The humor isn't just a side element but an integral part of the storytelling, contributing to the overall entertainment quotient. The film's lighthearted moments, clever dialogues, and well-executed comedic sequences make it a standout in the comedy genre.
Deserving of a rating beyond 7, "Baadshah" earns its place as a must-watch for fans of Bollywood comedy. It successfully combines a great plot with top-tier acting, creating a cinematic experience that lingers long after the credits roll. For those in search of laughter, entertainment, and a thoroughly enjoyable ride, "Baadshah" is a cinematic treat that deserves the applause it receives.
Best Film of Summer 1999
zeshan-215 October 1999
Ever since I saw the trailers heralding the release of Shah Rukh Khan's new film, Baadshah, I was captivated. Great music from the title song, combined with a glimpse of the beautiful stranger, Twinkle Khanna.
When the film finally released, it lived up to every expectation. Feet tapping music, with hilarious scenes, and suspenseful drama, that can be compared to the mood of Bazigar. Although the film is clichéd with the appearance of a young child, the stunning Twinkle makes up for it.
Shah Rukh, as always, is on top form; his previous work has perfectly moulded him for the role Baadshah, playing both the hero and joker.
Twinkle Khanna, some have criticised her as being OK for her role, yet I disagree, she's fantastic, giving an aura of mystery and glamour in every scene.
The rest of the cast blend perfectly with the story, with the villains having evil and humorous characteristics.
It is a family film, however, towards the end as the plot thickens the children might be confused as to what is happening.
I think this film deserves 8/10, go and watch it!
When the film finally released, it lived up to every expectation. Feet tapping music, with hilarious scenes, and suspenseful drama, that can be compared to the mood of Bazigar. Although the film is clichéd with the appearance of a young child, the stunning Twinkle makes up for it.
Shah Rukh, as always, is on top form; his previous work has perfectly moulded him for the role Baadshah, playing both the hero and joker.
Twinkle Khanna, some have criticised her as being OK for her role, yet I disagree, she's fantastic, giving an aura of mystery and glamour in every scene.
The rest of the cast blend perfectly with the story, with the villains having evil and humorous characteristics.
It is a family film, however, towards the end as the plot thickens the children might be confused as to what is happening.
I think this film deserves 8/10, go and watch it!
An all around good movie!
Dramaprinces0210 February 2007
Warning: Spoilers
The story focuses on private detective Raj (Shahrukh Khan) A.k.a Baadshah. He solves several "cases" then gets hired to find the daughter of a famous business man who has been kidnapped. While traveling to find her, with his group of hilarious sidekicks, he gets mistaken for a C.B.I agent whose code name is Baadshah who is on a mission to save Chief Minister Gayetri Bachchan (Rakhee Gulzar) but has already been murdered by a band of thugs working for Suraj Singh Thaper (Amrish Puri) who is financing the assassination attempt.
And then of course there is a love story tossed in the mix between Raj and Seema(Twinkle Khanna) a C.B.I agent involved in the case. Ultimately it all falls on Raj's shoulders can he save the business man's daughter, his friends, and the Chief Minister and get still the girl? Excellent movie SRK does a fabulous job of being serious when you are just busting out laughing!
The only thing I didn't like was that in the version I have, distributed by eros entertainment, there weren't any subtitles on the songs so I had to look them up online bollywhat.com has a list of lyrics.
And then of course there is a love story tossed in the mix between Raj and Seema(Twinkle Khanna) a C.B.I agent involved in the case. Ultimately it all falls on Raj's shoulders can he save the business man's daughter, his friends, and the Chief Minister and get still the girl? Excellent movie SRK does a fabulous job of being serious when you are just busting out laughing!
The only thing I didn't like was that in the version I have, distributed by eros entertainment, there weren't any subtitles on the songs so I had to look them up online bollywhat.com has a list of lyrics.
Baadshah: An Entertaining Blend of Action and Shah Rukh Khan's Charisma
Vashista-Bhat23 June 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Baadshah is the second collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Abbas-Mustan after Baazigar. I liked Shah Rukh Khan's acting. He is good in his role. Amrish Puri played the role of an antagonist, and I loved his performance.
Coming to the Technical Aspects, the Script of Baadshah is losely based on Nick of Time, American Film released in 1995, and I liked it as it is nice. I did not like the Screenplay for first one hour, as I found it to be sort of dragged, but after one hour, Screenplay is nice, and I liked it. I loved the narration pace as it is very fast, and to some extent I liked the direction of Abbas-Mustan, which is good. I love all the songs of this album, and Yes, Baadshah is an album with no bad songs. To some extent, I liked the dialogues which is O. K but I loved the BGM (Background Music) of Surinder Sodhi, which is very good.
I did not like the way in which characters are developed in Baadshah. They could have been improved. Editing is not bad but it is not good either, it is O. K. I loved the Cinematography of Thomas A. Xavier.
Baadshah is a great entertainer, and is a Film which is rich, commercially.
One more thing that I would like to add is that I liked the costumes that were designed for each and every character. Overall, Baadshah is a watchable film due to its entertaining status.
My Rating: 6/10 Verdict: Above Average.
Coming to the Technical Aspects, the Script of Baadshah is losely based on Nick of Time, American Film released in 1995, and I liked it as it is nice. I did not like the Screenplay for first one hour, as I found it to be sort of dragged, but after one hour, Screenplay is nice, and I liked it. I loved the narration pace as it is very fast, and to some extent I liked the direction of Abbas-Mustan, which is good. I love all the songs of this album, and Yes, Baadshah is an album with no bad songs. To some extent, I liked the dialogues which is O. K but I loved the BGM (Background Music) of Surinder Sodhi, which is very good.
I did not like the way in which characters are developed in Baadshah. They could have been improved. Editing is not bad but it is not good either, it is O. K. I loved the Cinematography of Thomas A. Xavier.
Baadshah is a great entertainer, and is a Film which is rich, commercially.
One more thing that I would like to add is that I liked the costumes that were designed for each and every character. Overall, Baadshah is a watchable film due to its entertaining status.
My Rating: 6/10 Verdict: Above Average.
A Fantastic Film.
husnain_0519 November 2005
I love watching this movie because it's just so funny. Sharukh Khan was fantastic in the film and so was Jhonny Lever.My favourite part in the film is when Sharukh Khan lies to Twinkle Khanna about being blind and Sharukh Khan and Jhonny Lever and they partners pretend that Sharukh Khans house is the hospital.I also enjoyed the fighting parts because it was well put together. Sharukh Khan was good at playing the Baadshah and the comedian. Sharukh Khan and Twinkle Khanna were good working together.Shahrukh Khan is a detective and while he is doing his detective work he falls in love with Twinkle Khanna. Amrish Puri was a good villain in this film as he is in nearly all of his villain movies.
One of my favs
jasperdavid1328 January 2019
Nick of Time Meets Rush Hour
silvan-desouza10 March 2014
Warning: Spoilers
Im usually not a fan of Srk's typical Raj and Rahul roles, I liked Srk when he did different roles, BAADSHAH too sees him play sort of a cartoon detective. The film is directed by ABBAS MUSTAN who gave him Baazigar This film is a remake of NICK OF TIME also having scenes lifted from RUSH HOUR. The film is too cheesy and corny at many places, but entertaining at times The film starts well with the entire gambling scene and some funny scenes, but the entire Main to Hoon Paagal song is stupid and unwarranted. There is some stupidity too in the film yet some scenes make you laugh. However things get better when Srk gets confused to be a CBI agent and the entire chaos that happens, In between again there are some stupid scenes and the end which is good though is lifted from RUSH HOUR
Direction by AM is decent nowhere near their good films Music is good, Abhijeet sings all songs for SRK and the songs are good
Srk fits well in the role though he does ham too often yet he is good Twinkle Khanna is decent, Deepshikha is okay, Sharat Saxena is as usual Amrish Puri is funny in his role though irritates at times Johny Lever is good fun here, Saurabh Shukla, Razzak Khan annoy, Avtar Gill is okay, Sachin Khedekhar is good, Raakhee is quite good, thankfully not playing her stereotypical maa roles, rest are okay
Direction by AM is decent nowhere near their good films Music is good, Abhijeet sings all songs for SRK and the songs are good
Srk fits well in the role though he does ham too often yet he is good Twinkle Khanna is decent, Deepshikha is okay, Sharat Saxena is as usual Amrish Puri is funny in his role though irritates at times Johny Lever is good fun here, Saurabh Shukla, Razzak Khan annoy, Avtar Gill is okay, Sachin Khedekhar is good, Raakhee is quite good, thankfully not playing her stereotypical maa roles, rest are okay
Great comedy, one of my favorites of King Khan!
triniturtle0915 January 2006
Warning: Spoilers
Well, right now I'm upset. I felt like watching a 90's Bollywood movie today, and could not find my one of my favorites: Baadshah. Maybe I am biased because my favorite actor is in this movie, but let's face it, this is a role that was practically custom-made for him to play, and the supporting cast (Twinkle Khanna and Johnny Lever) have great chemistry with him.
Baadshah is a wonderful mix of comedy and drama, and is good for lighthearted fun, although the plot becomes rather fast-paced nearing the end of the movie and some may find it hard to keep up (although I first saw this movie when I was about 10 and I had to read the subtitles, and I followed it fine, so.......) The songs are pretty good, one of my favorites being "Woh Ladki Jo Sab Se", the scene in which Raj- "Baadshah" (Shah Rukh Khan) first starts his job to con Seema (Twinkle Khanna). The movie also plastered with comedic slapstick-type scenes,strongly represented in the scenes where Baadshah upturns his house to convince Seema that he is blind. I feel these are not overdone (though they had the potential) because of the clever lines also sprinkled in between scenes.
I would recommend this movie to anyone who is looking for a fun, funny Bollywood movie with great songs, good comedy, and talented actors.
Now if only I could find that movie again............
Baadshah is a wonderful mix of comedy and drama, and is good for lighthearted fun, although the plot becomes rather fast-paced nearing the end of the movie and some may find it hard to keep up (although I first saw this movie when I was about 10 and I had to read the subtitles, and I followed it fine, so.......) The songs are pretty good, one of my favorites being "Woh Ladki Jo Sab Se", the scene in which Raj- "Baadshah" (Shah Rukh Khan) first starts his job to con Seema (Twinkle Khanna). The movie also plastered with comedic slapstick-type scenes,strongly represented in the scenes where Baadshah upturns his house to convince Seema that he is blind. I feel these are not overdone (though they had the potential) because of the clever lines also sprinkled in between scenes.
I would recommend this movie to anyone who is looking for a fun, funny Bollywood movie with great songs, good comedy, and talented actors.
Now if only I could find that movie again............
Rib-tickling comedy with thrill !!
kevinkarani13 March 2016
This has to be the best comedy movie of SRK till date! Abbas-Mustan created a comic film ahead of its time, may be this was the reason why film didn't do well in theaters after release. Anyway, I love watching this movie on television whenever possible and it has fair audience viewership on TV. It's one of this movies like Andaz Apna Apna which didn't do well at release but rocks the Television screen till date. Except for few glitches and songs, the film is one of best comic movies from 90's. SRK has played the comic-detective character bang on! And almost all the co-stars have played their roles to perfection. Especially the Johnny Lever and gang. Twinkle looks hot and beautiful. The film also has a logical story flow, of course you may find some illogical comedy but that's accepted in a comic film. The film successfully touches the elements of humor, thrill and bit of romance. Recommend you to watch this movies with you friends, you are sure to get some laughter riot.
Blockbuster
sayamasjad12 June 2019
Still a Cult Classic / 8 Stars
nairtejas24 July 2020
Baadshah (Emperor) remains the cult classic Bollywood by Abbas-Mustan duo with SRK in the lead. Even if you watch it with the modern lens, 20+ years later, it will remain the same - Khan's quirky character, the zesty genre-banding plot, original comedy, and the good-old 90s vibe that just brings back the memories. TN.
That's how I started following Shahrukh Khan
karamdhillon27 July 2022
This was the first movie which makes me fall in love with Shahrukh Khan in my childhood. I was not a huge fan of romantic movies at that time and never seen Shahrukh.. this was the first instance where I found him genuinely an entertaining, not only because of him but the plot and screenplay of this movie was fantastic and I still enjoy watching this movie on tv even in 2022..
Outstanding!!
Ashvini_7775 January 2020
Movie was way ahead of it's time had it been released today it would have done remarkable business.
It's simply Outstanding in all the departments, superhit songs, outstanding direction,superb acting by all the artists ,specially Sharukh in all its glory the reason why he became a Superstar, not to miss all the supporting actors who have done a fantastic job.
Never a dull moment in this movie, it's still a treat to watch on television many times even after so many years of its release.
An OK Movie
shivcs3 November 1999
Baadshah is a comedy about a young and enthusiastic, small time detective, trying to make it big. The comedy is good,and Shah Rukh has given an excellent performance. However the direction is not upto the mark, and that is bad for the movie.
Still it is a ShahRukh's movie and he has done ample justice to his role. His fans will definitely like him in the movie.
Still it is a ShahRukh's movie and he has done ample justice to his role. His fans will definitely like him in the movie.
A comedy movie...can watch with family
muzaffarhassan-5558917 March 2023
A brilliant comedy timing and perfectly landed jokes work nicely. A full Paisa wasool movie. A beautiful lead pair and melodious songs. And what a casting. I love it.
We humans did several mistakes in our past but this is one of the biggest mistake we did by not loved this movie at the time of realising.
This movie deserve better place. Whenever you want some light hearted comedy movie you can Bing watch this.
Every song are perfectly choreographed and sung by the all the respected singers.
That aeroplane comdey scenes are one of my favourite among all good scenes.
I think Abbas mustan should direct sequel of this movie.
We want Badshah 2.0.
We humans did several mistakes in our past but this is one of the biggest mistake we did by not loved this movie at the time of realising.
This movie deserve better place. Whenever you want some light hearted comedy movie you can Bing watch this.
Every song are perfectly choreographed and sung by the all the respected singers.
That aeroplane comdey scenes are one of my favourite among all good scenes.
I think Abbas mustan should direct sequel of this movie.
We want Badshah 2.0.
The Baadshah of Bollywood - SRK - King Khan
aadarshstha-9256531 August 2023
I loved watching this film. Let's face it, we've all (Nepali and Indian) watched this film before and it still is as fun as it was back in the day.
Loved Baadshah when I was a kid and loved Baadshah now. The goofy detective, SRK as the title character is just so, so good. It's funny, entertaining and investing throughout. And the songs are so damn amazing. Abhijeet in all of the songs was phenomenal. Specially, Woh Ladki Jo, it's a standout songs among other equally great songs.
And Twinkle Khanna, she's so beautiful and so charming. I'd never saw her as a Bollywood sensation but from today onwards, I'll always see her as a diva. Such a beautiful actress and her work is as beautiful as she is. She's fantastic, she has owned every scene which she is in.
The film is so funny, it's a slapstick comedy which works in every aspects. There's comedy, there's crime and there is romance. The chemistry between SRK and Twinkle Khanna is amazing. Also the supporting characters, Johnny Lever, Amrish Puri, and others were great.
It's an out and out entertaining film which is just so damn fun with it's crime comedy elements.
A brilliant rewatch.
Loved Baadshah when I was a kid and loved Baadshah now. The goofy detective, SRK as the title character is just so, so good. It's funny, entertaining and investing throughout. And the songs are so damn amazing. Abhijeet in all of the songs was phenomenal. Specially, Woh Ladki Jo, it's a standout songs among other equally great songs.
And Twinkle Khanna, she's so beautiful and so charming. I'd never saw her as a Bollywood sensation but from today onwards, I'll always see her as a diva. Such a beautiful actress and her work is as beautiful as she is. She's fantastic, she has owned every scene which she is in.
The film is so funny, it's a slapstick comedy which works in every aspects. There's comedy, there's crime and there is romance. The chemistry between SRK and Twinkle Khanna is amazing. Also the supporting characters, Johnny Lever, Amrish Puri, and others were great.
It's an out and out entertaining film which is just so damn fun with it's crime comedy elements.
A brilliant rewatch.
Fantastic Comedy/Action Thriller That Deserves a Sequel
cableanna13 November 2023
Listen, I do not care if this film is ripped off from a bunch of different Hollywood films, it is still a cult classic and I shall enjoy the songs Main To Hoon Pagal and Cuban Pete from Jim Carrey's The Mask equally. The picturization of Main To Hoon Pagal is awesome.
SRK's comic skills as an actor are on full display here and he is aided by fantastic material and supporting cast. The writing is hilarious and leads to one amazing comedy thriller.
This film has so much of franchise potential. If this was a Hollywood film, they would have made a series of sequels with the titular character already. Toffee bombs, chipkali joote (lizard shoes), X-ray goggles, gadget car need to make a comeback.
SRK's comic skills as an actor are on full display here and he is aided by fantastic material and supporting cast. The writing is hilarious and leads to one amazing comedy thriller.
This film has so much of franchise potential. If this was a Hollywood film, they would have made a series of sequels with the titular character already. Toffee bombs, chipkali joote (lizard shoes), X-ray goggles, gadget car need to make a comeback.
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