Aabra Ka Daabra

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Aabra Ka Daabra is a 2004 Bollywood film and it happens to quite awesome. Shanu Singh lives a middle-class lifestyle with his dad, Rahul, and mom, Shivani. Rahul is a magician and performs Houdini-like tricks. Once while being locked in an iron cask and thrown into the sea, he does not surface and everyone believes he is dead, leaving Shanu to become a waiter in Dilbaug's Dhaba, while Shivani becomes a governess to Pinky, who is the daughter of Sindhi businessman, Maneklal. Shanu and Pinky wins

2004 English Stereo

Fantasy Bollywood Children Action/adventure

Cast & Crew

Naveen Bawa (Actor) .. Mind over matter instructor

Prabhu Deva (Actor) .. Dancer / Singer

Satish Kaushik (Actor) .. Dilbaug Singh / Jadugar Pyaara Singh

Anupam Kher (Actor) .. Limbu

Krrishna (Actor) .. Rahul Singh

Athit Naik (Actor) .. Shanu R. Singh

Johnny Lever (Actor) .. Maneklal

Hansika Motwani (Actor) .. Pinky

Archana Puran Singh (Actor) .. Suzanne

Nupur Mehta (Actor) .. Jadugarni Bijli / Headmistress Rang Birangi 'RB'

Shweta Tiwari (Actor) .. Shivani R. Singh

Nabhen Mane (Actor) .. Main Character

More Information

Did You Know..

Naveen Bawa (Actor) .. Mind over matter instructor

Prabhu Deva (Actor) .. Dancer / Singer

Born: April 03, 1973
Birthplace: Mysore, Karnataka, India

Trivia: Frequently referred to as the "Indian Michael Jackson". Has choreographed over 100 movies since his first venture in Vetri Vizha (1989). Made his acting debut in Indhu (1994). Won the National Film and Filmfare Award for Best Choreographer for Lakshya (2004). Was the lead in India's first 3D dance film A.B.C.D (Any Body Can Dance) (2013).

Satish Kaushik (Actor) .. Dilbaug Singh / Jadugar Pyaara Singh

Born: April 13, 1956
Birthplace: Mohindergarh, Haryana, India

Trivia: A native of Delhi, India, and a graduate of Kirori Mal College, Satish Kaushik enjoyed frequent Bollywood acting roles interspersed with occasional directing assignments. He first bowed onscreen as an actor with Shekhar Kapur's 1983 Masoom, then followed it up with similar parts in such features as Kundan Shah's Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron (1983) and Dayal Nihalani's Guru Dakshina (1986), before making his entrée into directing in the adult-themed romantic comedy-drama Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993), and subsequently alternating between work before the camera and behind it. Later directorial credits included the 1999 Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain, the 2005 Vaada, and the 2006 Shaadi Se Pehle; while subsequent acting highlights included Wajahh: A Reason to Kill (2004) and Umar (2006). In 2007, Kaushik signed for a starring role as the husband in an arranged marriage in director Sarah Gavron's drama Brick Lane. Though not primarily a scribe, Kaushik did author the script for the 2006 Shaadi Se Pehle.

Anupam Kher (Actor) .. Limbu

Born: March 07, 1955
Birthplace: Himachal Pradesh, India

Trivia: Has appeared in over 400 films and more than 100 plays. An eight-time Filmfare award winner, four of which were in the Best Comedian category. Won two National Film Special Jury Awards for Daddy (1989) and Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005) respectively. Honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, in 2004. Appointed goodwill ambassador of the Pratham Education Foundation in 2010, which works on improving children's education.

Krrishna (Actor) .. Rahul Singh

Athit Naik (Actor) .. Shanu R. Singh

Johnny Lever (Actor) .. Maneklal

Born: August 14, 1957
Birthplace: Kanigiri, Andhra Pradesh, India

Trivia: Got his screen name from imitating some senior officers of a company called Hindustan Lever Limited, for which he worked as a labourer for six years. Was spotted by Sunil Dutt whilst touring with the Kalyanji-Anandji group, prompting him to offer Lever his first film role in Dard Ka Rishta (1982). Won the Star Screen Award for Best Comedian for Raja Hindustani(6). Has been nominated for the Filmfare Best Comedian Award over a dozen times, winning it for his performances in Deewana Mastana (1998) and Dulhe Raja (1999). Has featured in almost 400 films in his career spanning over three decades.

Hansika Motwani (Actor) .. Pinky

Born: August 09, 1991
Birthplace: Mumbai, India

Trivia: Has been in showbiz since a very young age. She acted in films, TV shows and also featured in commercials. She debuted in acting with the TV show Shaka Laka Boom Boom. Her first film was Koi Mil Gaya. Involved in large way in philanthropic activities. She supports the education of 22 under-privileged children and the medical care of 10 breast cancer patients; has also adopted a child. Has a strong fan following. A section of her fans have constructed a temple in Madurai dedicated to her.

Archana Puran Singh (Actor) .. Suzanne

Born: September 26, 1962
Birthplace: Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

Trivia: Left for Mumbai at the age of 18 in a hope to become a model. Got her first break as an actor in a sitcom Mr Ya Mrs (1980). Made her Bollywood debut in Jalwa (1987). Participated in a dance competition show Nach Baliye (2005). She partnered with her husband for the competition. Has judged many television comedy and reality shows.

Nupur Mehta (Actor) .. Jadugarni Bijli / Headmistress Rang Birangi 'RB'

Shweta Tiwari (Actor) .. Shivani R. Singh

Born: October 04, 1980
Birthplace: Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India

Trivia: Worked in a travel agency when she was younger. Twice won the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress - Drama (Jury), for her performances in Kasautil Zindagii Kay and Parvarrish - Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethil. Made her debut on the big screen in Madhoshi (2004). Won Big Boss 4, collecting a prize of Rs 10 lakhs. In 2013 she made her plans to wed Abhinav Kohli public during an episode of reality dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.

Nabhen Mane (Actor) .. Main Character

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