The movie does not live up to the expectation of the title itself. Baabul lacked pure emotions. Movie not very well explored for e.g John rani relationship. No spark in Salman rani love story. Too much footage given to Amitabh and rani. Though they are usual best but doesn't help the theme baabul. The movie excels in bits and not on the whole. Infact Vivah on the other hand was much more honest film. One could relate to the movie unlike Babul.
Songs of baabul were complete let down. Aadesh things if he will make amitabh sing everything will work. He is a big LA of big B.