Raju Chacha

Raju Chacha

Year: 2000

Runtime: 163 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Anil Devgan

ComedyActionFamily

Courage comes in all sizes. Single father Siddhant Rai raises three children in a comfortable life until his sudden death in a car crash. Desperate relatives enlist former convict Shekar to impersonate the children’s paternal uncle, Raju, for a large fee. Shekar charms the kids and governess Anna, but things change when a man arrives, claiming to be the real Raju Chacha.

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Timeline & Setting – Raju Chacha (2000)

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India, Rai household

The Rai household is a sprawling Indian mansion where Siddhant Rai raises his three children with the help of the loyal BBC. The setting centers on wealth, privilege, and the staff who maintain the household, creating a backdrop for romance, deception, and custody drama.

🇮🇳 India 🏰 Mansion 🏠 Upper-class home

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Main Characters – Raju Chacha (2000)

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Shekhar / Raju Chacha (Ajay Devgn)

A skilled thief who falls for Anna and pretends to be Rajit Rai. He later proves his worth by protecting the children, escaping prison, and ultimately saving the family. His journey blends charm, risk, and a growing sense of responsibility.

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Anna (Kajol)

The governess hired for Siddhant’s children who becomes a trusted sister-like figure. She initially resents the thief’s deception but grows to trust and love Shekhar again. Her loyalty drives her decisions, including returning to care for the kids.

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Siddhant Rai (Rishi Kapoor)

A wealthy single father whose fortune motivates the plot, and whose murder by greedy relatives sets the crisis in motion. He remains a paternal influence in memory, guiding the children after his death.

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B.B.C. (Banke Bihari Chaturvedi) (Tiku Talsania)

The loyal family butler who anchors the children and the household. He strategizes, supports the guardians, and helps keep the children safe from threats.

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Mother Superior (Smita Jaykar)

A stern, moral presence connected to the orphanage and Anna’s past; she represents institutional authority and the harsh realities of custody battles.

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Major Themes – Raju Chacha (2000)

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🕊️ Redemption

Shekhar’s arc moves from thief to protector, choosing the children’s welfare over crime. Anna’s trust and the kids’ eventual acceptance show forgiveness and second chances. The story underscores that people can reform and fight for family against greed.

💰 Wealth & Inheritance

The plot is driven by Siddhant’s fortune and the relatives who covet it. False identities and con games propel the action as characters maneuver to control the inheritance. Wealth tests loyalty and character as much as power.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Bonds

Despite deception and danger, a makeshift family forms around the children and their guardians. The guardians and staff rally to protect the kids and secure their future. The film celebrates love, care, and the healing power of family.

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