Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan review :

A much needed hit for Amitabh Bachchan in his otherwise dull late 90s phase; Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (BMCM) saw him collaborating with the super successful Govinda - David Dhawan jodi for a mindless zany entertainer which struck the right chord with the audience.

Released during Diwali weekend in 1998, BMCM was inspired from multiple sources from Bollywoods Angoor (1982) to Hollywoods Bad Boys (1995). It had both Amitabh and Govinda in double roles - as cops and chors- whose "adla badli" leads to some hilarious situations. Kader Khan in a cameo, is also in a double role and that restaurant scene still makes me laugh. So does Satish Kaushik's Sharafat Ali and his jhonga jeep story..

The sexy Ramya Krishnan was cast opposite Big B while Raveena Tandon grooved with Govinda to "Kisi Disco mein jaaye". The only film to feature Amitabh and Madhuri together, the Makhna item number became the films highlight.

This was amongst the last hit of Amitabh's glorious innings as lead hero (starting from early 70s) and he began a fresh innings in 2000 by taking on the highly appreciated character role in Aditya Chopra's Mohabbatein as well as appearing as the host in Kaun Banega Crorepati. New millenium - new change. Thats Bachchan Senior for you who always re-invented himself with the times.

As for BMCM, it remains a complete timepass entertainment leaving you no time to think and ponder; I still enjoy it whenever it plays on satellite tv. Dont miss if you havent seen yet!!

Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni