13 Powerful Dialogues from Baghban: ‘Parents are the roots of the tree of life…’ and other heart-wrenching quotes
In 2003, filmmaker Ravi Chopra released Baghban, a movie that deeply touched the hearts of audiences. Starring Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini, it has since become a cult classic. The film is also renowned for its powerful dialogues that resonate with many.
Amitabh Bachchan portrayed the character of Raj Malhotra, a retired banker, while Hema Malini played his wife, Pooja Malhotra. One memorable dialogue from the film is when Raj Malhotra ponders on the significance of parents by asking, “Maa-baap zindagi ke ped ki jadd hain?”
Let’s delve into 13 impactful Baghban dialogues that delve into the dynamics of the Malhotra family:
13 Baghban dialogues that will make you feel overwhelmed
1. Ek baap agar apne bete ki zindagi ka pehla kadam uthane mein uski madad kar sakta hai…toh wahi beta apne baap ke aakhri kadam uthane mein usse sahara kyun nahi de sakta?
This line, delivered by Amitabh Bachchan as Raj Malhotra, questions why his son doesn’t support him in his old age.
2. Maa-baap kisi ke seedhi ke paydan nahin hote. Maa-baap zindagi ke ped ki jadd hain.
Big B metaphorically compares parents to the roots of a tree in a powerful speech.
3. Tum ho toh hum hain, hum hain toh sab kuch hai, warna kuch nahin hai.
Raj Malhotra expresses his love for his wife, Pooja, during a book launch event.
4. Jo bachche apne maa-baap ko pyaar nahin de sakte, sahara nahin de sakte, maan-samman nahin de sakte, main unko kabhi maaf nahin karta. Unhein main saza deta hoon.
Raj expresses his disappointment with his sons for not showing love and respect towards their parents.