Bade Miyan Chote Miyan - Movie

ABOUT THE MOVIE (BADE MIYAN CHOTE MIYAN)

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is a popular Bollywood action-comedy film released in 1998, directed by David Dhawan. The movie is known for its high-energy performances, comedic sequences, and the star power of its lead actors, Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda. It became a blockbuster hit and is considered one of the iconic films of the late 1990s in Indian cinema.

Plot Summary

Inspector Arjun Singh and Pyare Mohan Bhargava share a friendly relationship. Arjun is unmarried and some small remarks are made about his age, while his sister Seema is dating Pyare. Zorawar Siddiqui, a smuggler, works in a hotel under the guise of a sculptor. Zorawar gets rid of Madhu, an eyewitness who was spying on him. Madhu's friend Neha witnesses his murder and calls the police. Arjun reaches there and he takes her to Pyare's house.

Bade Mian and Chote Mian are petty thieves and doppelgangers of Arjun and Pyare. Bade and Chote come to the city and confusion arises when Arjun and Pyare are blamed for every crime they commit. Things go further downhill when Commissioner Shyam Lal is also beaten up by Bade and Chote. Seema and Neha also mistake Bade and Chote for Arjun and Pyare. Arjun and Pyare get into trouble when Zorawar kidnaps Seema. They are arrested, but are saved by the arrival of Badi and Choti, who reveal their actions and promise to bring Seema back.

They reach Zorawar's hideout and stop them while Arjun and Pyare arrive with the police force and everyone at the hideout is arrested. Badi and Choti leave after apologizing to Seema for the confusion. Zorawar's henchmen hijack the police van, which is taking him and his associates to jail. They are stopped by Badi and Choti and ask for a lift. Choti realizes the truth and arrests Zorawar and his men. Arjun and Pyare are criticized for their mistake regarding the van hijacking and Badi and Choti are given jobs in the police force. Arjun and Pyare face demotion as traffic officers, while Badi and Choti replace them as inspectors.

Cast

Music

The soundtrack features popular songs that became chartbusters, complementing the film's lively mood.

Box Office

The film was a commercial success, appreciated for its humor, performances, and entertainment value.

Legacy

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan remains a beloved film among Bollywood fans, especially those who enjoy the combination of Amitabh Bachchan's gravitas and Govinda's comic flair. It exemplifies the masala genre's formula—mixing comedy, action, music, and star power to create a family entertainer.