Billoo Baadshah - Govinda in another multistarrer

If you missed my other posts on Govinda, do check them out....[1] Dariya Dil [2] Farz Ki Jung [3]  Hatya [4] Ilzaam [5] Khudgarz [6] Love 86 [7] Sindoor [8] Taaqatwar

Since I have been a fan of Govinda back in the days, I thought I would review films during that era. One of my FB friends, Ashwini, suggested that I watch the Govinda-Neelam film, Billoo Badshah. Since I haven't heard of it yet, I thought I'll give the film a watch. How could I refuse anyways? I freaking adore them! In addition, it was free to watch on YouTube with English subs, uploaded by UltraHindi, so it's legit! (there are no parts and just one watching). Because I'm the screencap blogger, I just have to make caps to go along with this review.

As a Govinda-Neelam fan, or plain Govinda fan, I was very disappointed that he wasn't the main character. So yes, Govinda is in another multistar film. Regardless of that fact, Billoo Badshah is worth a watch.



Billoo Badshah is Shatrughan Sinha. He is the heart of the film and a good actor.



The film starts off with Billoo losing his mother, Kamla.



Her childhood friend, Parvarti, takes Billoo in with her family, consisting of herself, husband Shankar, and three children - Ravi, Jyoti, & Pinky.



Unfortunately, Shankar gets murdered by the goon, Than-Than Tiwari. Billoo and the village witness this brutal act.



The family that took him suffered and he vowed to take revenge when he gets older.



He works so hard and takes care of his family.







There are three things he wants to do before he moves on with his life -- (1) Get his sisters - Jyoti and Pinky married. (2) Make sure his brother, Ravi, get a good education. (3) Get revenge and find Than-Than Tiwari.

Even though he and Nisha, a neighbor, are in love. He has to fulfill these three duties first.

Billoo (Shatrughan Sinha) is the child that you wish was your own fleshing blood. He loves you with all his heart and soul. On top of that, he is the most unselfish guy in the world. He thinks about everyone else but himself and makes sure to make them happy.



Sweet lady, Parvarti who took Billo in her family



Jyoti (Neelam) is the older of the two sisters.



Vijay (Govinda) and Jyoti are lovers.



Asha (Anita Raaj) is in love with Billo since childhood. She is also a neighbor and Jyoti's best friends. Patiently, she waits for Billoo at all costs.



Pinky is the youngest mischievous sibling.



Ravi (Sumeet Saigal) is the older sibling of the three.



Nisha is Ravi's love interest.



Than-Than Tiwari (Kader Khan), the person who Billoo wants to take revenge on



Munna (Gulshan Grover), Tiwari's son, a threat to Pinky & Billoo



Songs. Songs. Songs.
Mostly focus on Govinda :)



Song #1 - "Ye Jo Ghar Angan Hai "
The lovely family. Billoo to the rescue!







Song #2 - "Jawan Jawan Ishq Jawan Hai"
Vijay's intro
Govinda actually sings this song but it's actually a copy of a Pakistani song, "Hawa Hawa" (thanks Ashwini for the tidbit)






Song #3 - "Ladka Raazi Ladki Raazi"
Vijay protest against his dad until he marries Jyoti






Song #4 - "Pyar Karenge Abhi Karenge"
Vijay and Jyoti tease each other









What I really liked about the film
[1] Neelam's strong personality: she spoke her mind and didn't apologize for it. [2] Neelam in traditional outfits: Not that I mind her in modern outfits, it is more common with Neelam wearing modern outfits versus traditional. [3] Neelam playing the "poor" girl: She usually plays the rich girl in most of her films. Maybe that's why she is in traditional outfits? [4] Govinda: there's nothing more I could say about him! He's in the movie! I love his comical parts. His lively spirit. His jodi with Neelam!! [5] Family bond: Main focus of the film is about family ties. All four of the kids loved each other. However, when they were old enough to say that "Billoo isn't my blood." Not every one of them were like that. At least one of them (ahem Neelam) still valued Billoo's kinship. [6] Family bond II: I was so afraid it was going to be a film about the mother mistreating the adopted son but it's nothing like that, even the siblings don't act like that. Even though the siblings call Billoo out for not being a "blood" brother, it was because of selfish reasons when they got older, trying to be rebellious but did reform themselves.



What I did *not* really care for about the film
[1] Rape scenes:  it was not shown once, but several times, or even attempt rape scenes or "jokes" (thanks bollywooddewana for this page bout aestheticization of violence ) [2] Quick turn-around-from-selfish-evil self: why wait so long for the conniving relatives to do a 360 change in life? And  that quickly? [3] Revenge: the plot of revenge was fine but was secondary and almost forgot about it. [4] The ending: even though the film ended wonderfully, I felt the film rushed a little too much to get there. It was over 2.5 hours already.

So there is definitely more positives than negatives in the film :)

Taaqatwar - David Dhawan's debut film staring Govinda, who else?

Blast from the Past - Govinda & Neelam on the cover of Filmfare. When I found this picture, I even tweeted about it.

Taaqatwar stars my favorite jodi from the 80s -- Govinda & Neelam. Yes, I'm on a mission to find all their films together, if I could.



A few months ago, I bought the dvd and finally decided to re-watch it. Damn, why does the dvd have to stop playing in the middle of the film?? In order to fulfill my screencap/review mentality post, I went online to get the rest of the caps. When you see blurry stills, it's because I screepcap them online with not-so-great quality.

Review may contain spoilers. Read at your own risk.



David Dhawan makes his debut directing Taaqatwar. Most people associate David Dhawan with comedies like Coolie No. 1, Raja Babu, Judwaa, Partner. etc. He does tend to repeat a few of his favorite stars - Govinda, Sanjay Dutt, Salman, Karisma Kapoor, etc.



Anil Dhawan plays Peter Dimello.



He gets wrongfully accused of killing Police Inspector Amar Sharma.



Anupam Kher plays Officer Sharma.



Whether or not, he does right or wrong, someone out there is always out to get him. Officer Sharma is a good cop, husband, and father. But all that doesn't matter, he gets murdered by Munjal Khurana.



Shakti Kapoor plays the selfish Munjal Khurana.



Munjal Khurana is a rich man who only thinks about himself. He planned to have Officer Sharma murdered and frame Peter Dimello. But he couldn't have done it alone.



Paresh Pawal plays Ganguram.



Ganguram works in the police station and helped Munjal Khurana in framing Peter Dimello.



Tanuja plays Mrs. Sharma, Officer Sharma's wife.



She always worried about her husband's life in the line of duty.



After her husband's death and learning about Peter Dimello not being the killer of her husband, she decides to raise John, Peter Dimello's son, and her son. However, she couldn't go to the police or her son, Amar, would be murdered.



But things don't always turn out the way you want it to be. No matter how hard you tried. Little John couldn't handle the criticism of being called a murder's son and left their family.







Time goes by, everyone grows older and hair gets whiter.



Grown-up Amar is played by Sanjay Dutt.



Since a child, he always wanted to be a cop like his father and fulfilled that wish. But he dresses more like a goon than a cop in most of the film.



He must get revenge. His father's death was injustice, and so was the framing of John's father, Peter.



John Dimello is played by Govinda.



Because of the criticism of becoming a murderer's son, John ends up being a crook, just to live off what he could get. He still has a good heart but is clouded by negativity.



Anita Raaj plays Munjal Khurana's beautiful daughter, Anju.



Anju is in love with Amar. Unlike her father Munjal Khurana, she is not selfish and think about others.



Neelam plays John Dimello's girlfriend.



I don't even remember her having a name in the film! She is a cute gypsy girl who doesn't have a place to stay and ends up staying with John and falling in love with him.



Gulshan Grover plays Munjal Khurana's son.



Like Neelam, he is nameless too. We all know he is Munjal Khurana's son. Like father, like son, he is evil and manipulative.



That's what Taaqatwar is all about. Revenge!



Most of the songs are silly and could be cut from the film. However, "Dhak Dhak Karti Hai" is a good listen.



Song #1- "I am John Dimello"
Silly song introducing a humorous side of John Dimello







Song #2 - "Chadgayi Chadgayi"
Cute, silly song of the drunk girl John Dimello has to chase around









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Song # 3 - "Dhak Dhak Karti Hai"
Sensous song of Anju seducing Amar











Song #4 - "Choro Ki Toli"
Wedding song with John Dimello acting silly









Song #5 - "Aiye Aap Ka"
Munjal Khurana doesn't approve his daughter with Amar.







Soooo cooool to wear shades!!



















Overall, worth it for Govinda-Neelam jodi. I made so many caps because the film is fun and silly. If I didn't know this was a David Dhawan production, then I wouldn't think it would be directed by him.



But may be worth it just for another one Neelam's sassy, ass-kicking moments, with the help from Govinda.





Maybe? You could watch below



Worth it?