Ajooba

Ajooba

Year: 1991

Runtime: 178 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Gennadi Vasilyev

FantasyActionAdventure

Ali, the rightful heir of Baharistan, survives the coup that kills his parents and is raised by a humble blacksmith unaware of his lineage. Disguised as the masked hero Ajooba, he becomes the people’s sole protector, vowing to locate his lost family and topple the treacherous vizier to restore the throne with honor.

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Timeline & Setting – Ajooba (1991)

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Time period

Medieval fantasy era

The setting evokes a timeless medieval period with feudal courts, magic, and ritual oaths. Swords, sorcery, and magical beasts populate the era, rather than modern technology. The narrative uses this period to heighten the sense of destiny and legend.

Location

Baharistan, Hind

Baharistan is a legendary Afghan kingdom ruled by a kind sultan. The land is home to magical battles, flying caravans, and a court shadowed by Vazir’s schemes. It features a mix of royal palaces, coastal towns, and hidden dungeons where the drama unfolds.

🏰 Fantasy Kingdom 🗺️ Mythical Setting

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Main Characters – Ajooba (1991)

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Ali / Ajooba (Amitabh Bachchan)

Ali is a royal-born prince who leads a double life as a humble restaurateur and a masked vigilante. He trains under a blacksmith, mastering weapons and strategy to challenge Vazir's tyranny. The spark of divine destiny marks him as Ajooba, the land's miracle-hero who answers the call to defend Baharistan.

🗡️ Hero 🛡️ Protector

Hassan (Rishi Kapoor)

Ali's loyal friend, a brave and cheerful ally who fights alongside him in battles and adventures. He shares in the risks and the victories, and his heart is drawn to Vazir's Shehzadi Heena. His courage and brotherly bond with Ali anchor the human side of the quest.

🤝 Loyal 💫 Romantic

Rukhsana Khan (Dimple Kapadia)

Daughter of Amir Baba, she returns from Hind to rescue her imprisoned father and aid the royal cause. She becomes Ali's love interest, bringing resourcefulness and fierce loyalty to the mission. Her resolve helps bridge the human and magical strands of the story.

💖 Love interest 🧭 Resourceful

Malika (Ariadna Shengelaia)

Queen Malika, wife of the benevolent Sultan, serves as the royal anchor and moral center. Her fate is shaken when Vazir blinds her, underscoring the reach of tyranny. She remains a pivotal symbol of resilience within the crown’s inner circle.

👑 Royal 🕊️ Resilience

Sultan of Bahristan (Shammi Kapoor)

The Kind ruler of Baharistan, whose celebrations mark Ali’s birth and whose absence after Vazir's machinations drives the kingdom toward crisis. His leadership motivates the people to rally for defense and justice. He embodies legitimate authority and hope for the realm.

👑 King 🗡️ Warrior

Vazir-E-Alla (Amrish Puri)

The villain who worships darkness and schemes to seize the throne. He revives the monstrous Fauladi Shaitan and spreads fear across the kingdom. His manipulations push the heroes to unite and confront overwhelming evil.

👹 Tyrant 🗡️ Schemer

Amir Khan / Ameer Baba (Saeed Jaffrey)

Ameer Baba is the court magician and a close ally of the Sultan, renowned for his wisdom and mystical artifacts. His Necklace of Immortality is stolen, leading to imprisonment and further quests to restore balance. He remains a guiding mentor to Ali/Ajooba and Rukhsana.

🪄 Mentor 🧭 Wise

Shehzadi Heena (Bakhtawar Murad Khan)

Daughter of Vazir, Heena becomes a focal point of Hassan’s affection and a symbol of the human costs of political games. Though entangled with Vazir’s schemes, she embodies the possibility of choice and loyalty to the greater good. Her interactions across the plot test loyalties and spark important alliances.

💘 Romantic 🧭 Resourceful

Karan Singh / King of Hind (Dara Singh)

King of Hind who arrives with his army to aid Ajooba, uniting the kingdoms against Vazir’s tyranny. His arrival demonstrates the importance of cross-kingdom alliance and shared justice. He stands as a seasoned, capable ally in the final battles.

🤝 Ally 🛡️ Commander

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Major Themes – Ajooba (1991)

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🗡️ Heroism

The central conflict centers on courage against tyranny. Ali/Ajooba embodies selfless acts, protecting villagers and risking his life for others. The story highlights personal sacrifice and steadfast bravery as the means to defend Baharistan.

👑 Power

Vazir-E-Alla relentlessly pursues the throne through deception and dark magic, illustrating how power corrupts and corrupts others. The clash between rightful rulers and usurpers drives the plot and moral tension. Alliances across Baharistan and Hind show that legitimate rule serves the people.

🪄 Magic

Magic threads through every major turn, from enchanted swords to mythical beasts and celestial sparks. The Fauladi Shaitan and the Necklace of Immortality propel the action and fate of the characters. Destiny and miracles blur the line between legend and reality as Ali discovers his true identity.

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