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title: "Raja Hindustani"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/raja-hindustani-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 21566
imdb_id: "tt0117437"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 177
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 77
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Raja Hindustani (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/raja-hindustani-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Raja Hindustani" (1996).
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Title: Raja Hindustani
Year: 1996
Release Date: 11/15/1996 (IN)
Genres: Drama and Romance
Runtime: 2h 57m
Synopsis: Raja, a taxi driver, falls in love with Aarti, a rich girl, and marries her against her parents' wishes. Later, her stepmother tries to create a rift between the couple.
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        Raja Hindustani is a 1996 film categorized within the drama and romance genres. Released in India on November 15, 1996, the movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 57 minutes. The story follows Raja, who works as a taxi driver. He falls in love with a wealthy girl named Aarti. Despite the opposition from her parents, the two decide to marry one another. Following their marriage, the couple faces challenges when Aarti's stepmother attempts to create a rift between them. This film combines elements of

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla, Fawesome | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dharmesh Darshan
- **Networks / Studios**: Cineyugg Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Aamir Khan** as *Raja Hindustani*
- **Karisma Kapoor** as *Aarti Sehgal*
- **Johny Lever** as *Balvant Singh*
- **Suresh Oberoi** as *Mr. Sehgal*
- **Archana Puran Singh** as *Shalini Sehgal*
- **Navneet Nishan** as *Kamal Singh*
- **Kunal Kemmu** as *Rajnikant*
- **Mohnish Behl** as *Jai*
- **Rajwinder Deol** as *Raju*
- **Veeru Krishnan** as *Gulab Singh*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Raja Hindustani online?
Raja Hindustani is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Raja Hindustani worth watching?
Raja Hindustani holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 77 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Raja Hindustani and when was it released?
Raja Hindustani is a feature film with a runtime of 177 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Raja Hindustani?
Raja Hindustani was directed by Dharmesh Darshan.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Raja Hindustani — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/21566)

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