Dulhe Raja (1998)

Terrible acting, screenplay and direction.

All that we are seeing on the screen is happening with real people, real action sequences in the background, forcing the eye to watch as if we were there.

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

Dulhe Raja is what I call Slapstick Comedy at its best. It was made at a time when Govinda was at his peak and the man could make you laugh doing anything on screen.There is no story. Its just a string of sequences pulled together with Govinda being the glue that holds the movie the together. The movie has poor production values and technically no where near the movies made by the Johars and Chopras. But its entertaining which matters the most.Why I watch this film because it makes me laugh each time I watch it. The music is good especially the song 'Akhiyon se Goli Maare'. Also, its a very clean film. You can easily watch this film with a 5 year old and bet he/she will also enjoy without feeling embarrassed. Pure Govinda magic.Supporting Govinda in his madness are Kader Khan and Johnny Lever. When Govinda is not on screen, these two gentleman do more than enough to keep u smiling till Govinda is back. And when the three get together in the climax along with Prem Chopra, its a blast.Some people will call this movie silly. It is but thats the point. Dulhe Raja is a silly film but an entertaining one. Just watch it for Govinda.

Harmesh Malhotra's 'Dulhe Raja' is interesting & funny in bits and pieces, but it's the Winning Performances That Make This Comedy Memorable! The film has some good jokes, that sound even better, thanks to it's talented cast, of whom all, are blessed with impeccable comic timing.'Dulhe Raja' is about Raja, a poor man, played superbly by Govinda, who opens a fast food restaurant right opposite a five star hotel run by its owner Singhania, played hilariously by Kader Khan, and thus begins to earn his wrath. The wealthy hotel owner then uses all his influence to remove Raja, but in vain. Things get worse for the wealthy man, when his daughter Kiran, played by Raveena Tandon, decides to marry the poor hotelier.The Chemistry Between Screen-Rivals Govinda & Kader Khan, is simply flawless. In fact, their portions are truly funny and leave a lasting impression. 'Dulhe Raja' has an interesting first hour, that truly entertains, but, the film loses pace in the second hour, thanks to the weak writing material, that even tends to drag. However, the culmination, though very silly, comes up well. Harmesh Malhotra's Direction is passable. The Soundtrack is nice, while the dialogue are hilarious at times.Performance-Wise: 'Dulhe Raja' works mainly because of it's winning performances. Govinda & Kader Khan, as mentioned, share a flawless chemistry on screen. The Supremely Talented Actors deliver performances, that truly rank amongst their finest works. Johny Lever is another topper. He manages to deliver a lot of laughs in the goings-on. Raveena Tandon is adequate. Asrani does well. Prem Chopra & Mohnish Behl play the bad guys, fairly.On the whole, 'Dulhe Raja' isn't as funny as expected, but yet it deserves a watch for the winning performances it has in store.

Govina's films are mostly crude, loud but this is one of his entertaining films like COOLIE No.1The story is old but yet the film is well handled and keeps you involved throughout with good jokes and less loud scenesThe scenes between Kader and Govidna are a true laugh riot and also between Johny Lever who isn't loud here and acts very well Even the romance track is well handledThe film does have some slapstick scenes which are too much but yet they make you laugh mostlyHarmesh Malhotra gives his last best work, His handling of comedy is tremendous here Music is goodGovinda walks away with laurels, of course he has done such roles before but here his act is in full control and he keeps you engaged and laughing throughout which he failed to do in some comedies Raveena is okay in her routine role Kader Khan excels in his role as usual, His scenes with Govinda are the best Johny Lever isn't loud and actually makes you laugh throughout Prem Chopra overacts, Mohinish Behl is routine Rana Jung Bahadur is nothing great Asrani is funny at places

I saw this movie and in between there were parts in which I wanted to quit. It was an entertainer for the indian masses, but not a considerably good choice for the people who like descent movies. Comedy, action, drama, and romance. A usual combination used in almost all movies. Ok. 5/10