Coolie No. 1
Coolie No. 1

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Coolie No. 1

1995
Movie
143 min
Hindi

Raju is a poor coolie who falls in love with a rich girl. He pretends to be rich and tells one big lie after another to marry her.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: David DhawanGenres: Comedy, Romance, Musical

Plot Summary

A wealthy businessman, Hiten Chaudhary, insults a poor coolie named Raju and vows to never let his daughter, Malti, marry someone of lower social standing. To teach Chaudhary a lesson and win Malti's heart, Raju poses as a wealthy bachelor with the help of his uncle, and orchestrates a series of comedic events.

Critical Reception

Coolie No. 1 is a quintessential Bollywood comedy known for its slapstick humor and over-the-top performances. While commercially successful, it received mixed reviews from critics who found its plot predictable and its humor often crude, though the lead performances were generally praised.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic performances, particularly from Govinda.

  • Criticized for its thin plot and reliance on slapstick humor.

  • Considered a typical David Dhawan entertainer with a light-hearted, albeit formulaic, storyline.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with many appreciating the film's humor and the chemistry between the lead actors. However, some viewers find the plot to be repetitive and dated by today's standards.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 1993 Tamil film 'Chinna Thambi', which was also a major box office success.

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