This 30-year-old film was a blockbuster, featured Govinda in the lead, earned 6 times its budget, songs were also superhit, the film is.., it earned Rs…
In the golden era of cinema, many films came and went, some stayed for a bit, and some faded over the years. But there was one rare gem that guaranteed non-stop laughter. The film that we are talking about was released 30 years ago, but its gripping story and comic timing can have you in splits even now, almost three decades after its release. Coolie No. 1
The film which we are talking about is none other than Coolie No. 1. Released on 30 June, 1995 this film featured Govinda and Karisma in the lead. From comedy to catchy songs and Govinda's iconic dance moves, the charm of this film remains untouched and strikes a chord with the audience even today. Blockbuster Songs
The film was directed by celebrated filmmaker David Dhawan. Coolie No. 1 was a a family entertainer, incorporating drama, humour and emotions, making it a wholesome package. Besides the entertaining plot, the film also featured iconic songs like 'Main to raste se ja raha tha,' 'Husn hai suhana,' and the title track 'Coolie No. 1' that still tops the music playlist. With Govinda and Karima in the lead, the film featured strong actors in supporting roles like Kader Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Harish Kumar, and Sadashiv Amrapurkar, who made this film a complete laughter riot. A Laughter Riot
The story of the film revolved around Raju (Govinda), a coolie who works at a bus stand and dreams of marrying into a wealthy family to start a better life..Then, Hoshiyar Singh (Kader Khan) comes in the picture. He is a proud landlord looking for a rich groom for his daughter Malti (Karishma Kapoor). To take revenge on Hoshiyar's arrogance, a matchmaker sets him up with Raju disguised as a wealthy man. What follows is a laughter riot and confusion. A Cultural Phenomenon
Made on a humble budget of ₹3.50 crore, the film turned out to be a massive hit, and it earned Rs. 21.15 crores at the box office. However, this film was not only a blockbuster, but it was also a phenomenon with dialogues and songs still relevant today. This film is now available on YouTube for free.
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