The title "Baghban" translates to "gardener" in Persian and Urdu, serving as a central metaphor throughout the film. Raj Malhotra (Amitabh Bachchan), a retired banker, and his wife Pooja (Hema Malini), have spent forty years nurturing their family, much like a gardener cares for a tree, hoping to one day rest in its shade.
Upon Raj’s retirement, the sons refuse to care for both parents together, leading to a cruel arrangement where the couple is separated to live with different children. The Resolution: During their separation, Raj writes a novel titled
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It contrasts the values of a close-knit traditional family with the isolation of modern, individualistic lifestyles. 4. Cast and Performances
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the children suggest that the parents live separately—each staying with a different son on a rotational basis. This forced separation serves as the emotional core of the movie, highlighting the isolation and disrespect often faced by the elderly in modern society. Legendary Cast and Performances
For those unfamiliar with the film, Baghban (which translates to "Gardener") is a story about reciprocity between parents and children.