Raja Babu [Govinda] is a poor orphan adopted by a wealthy village couple [Kader Khan and Aruna Irani]. He is a typical country bumpkin, good-hearted but lacking in urban manners. He falls for Madhu [Karishma Kapoor] when he sees her photograph in a studio and chases her on his bike decorated with plastic flowers with his sidekick, played by Shakti Kapoor. Taken in by his smart appearance and impressive talks, she reciprocates his love but walks out on him with all villagers watching when she learns that he is no match to her urbane, well-educated self. It was particularly humilitating for his father as it happened in front of villagers who respected him highly. The movies takes several twists with a typical Bollywoodesque happy ending. Villains are nabbed by police but not before being beaten black and blue by the hero, boy gets his girl and parents are reunited with their son.

Success

Raja Babu was yet another super-successful comedy from the trio of Govinda, David Dhawan and Karishma Kapoor. They gave other hits like Hero No. 1 and Coolie No. 1 in 90s. Govinda and Dhawan were especially considered sultans of comedies as they gave one blockbuster after another in Shola aur Shabnam, Aankhein, Deewana Mastana, Saajan Chale Sasural among others. Raja Babu is a slapstick fun catering to the vast countryside of Indian film market. This film came at a time when Bollywood was still on search for its No. 1 star and Govinda, whose career was on an ascendency since Shola aur Shabnam, seemed to be the most appropriate choice. But that was not to be. Khan troika of Shahrukh, Aamir and Salman with their wider repertoire and adabtability were the most preferred stars while Govindas brand of comedy lost favour with increasing urban landscape of Bollywood market. Anand-Milinds music played a major role in making the film the success it is. The song Sarkaiylo Khatiya proved to be a major chartbuster.