The Disney film called Aladdin introduced viewers to two new sidekicks known as Rajah and Abu. Rajah is the tiger who is always by Jasmine's side, while Abu is the mischievous monkey that hangs around with Aladdin.
Iago appeared in the original film as a sidekick to the first main villain of the franchise, Jafar, functioning both as comic relief and the secondary antagonist.
Babkak, Omar, and Kassim are Aladdin's three loyal and playful pals. Babkak is the Agrabahn foodie who loves to snack, kindhearted Omar has a sensitive soul, and stubborn Kassim yearns to be a leader.
The Sultan, ruler of the fictitious port city of Agrabah, is a wise and respected leader and a loving and devoted father but is over-protective of his daughter. He is focused on finding a suitable husband for the princess. The Sultan will be played by Navid Negahba.
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What does Jafar call the Sultan?
There's a moment in the film when Jafar has the lamp and he calls the Sultan “baba” — quite often in Eastern cultures, the term “baba” is used as a sign of respect for your elders but it made me curious about how you viewed Jafar's relationship with the Sultan. Does he see the Sultan as a father figure? Oh definitely.
Rajah is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin. Derived from the word "rajan," meaning "king" or "ruler," this name is popular for boys born into the Hindu community. Variants of Rajah include Raj and Rajan, allowing you to revive an old family name or honor a loved one from previous generations.
The Royal Guards are a group of characters in Disney's 1992 animated feature Aladdin. They are commanded by Razoul, patrolling both the palace and the streets of Agrabah. Apart from Razoul, there are three commonly appearing guards in the series, all of whom are Razoul's lieutenants.
Jafar is a fictional character in Walt Disney Pictures' animated film Aladdin (1992). He is voiced by Jonathan Freeman, who also portrayed the character in the Broadway musical adaptation.
The original Aladdin story was actually set in China. Aladdin is one of the stories compiled in The Thousand and One Nights — a collection of Middle Eastern and Indian folk tales, however, it did not appear in the original Arabic text.
Disney's 1992 animated Aladdin movie features the grossest moment in the company's history - the kiss between Jasmine and Jafar. The 1992 animated movie Aladdin may be a Disney classic, but it also contains the studio's grossest moment.
Nasira guaranteed her twin brother Jafar in taking their revenge on Aladdin. Nasira is the main antagonist of the 2001 Disney videogame Aladdin: Nasira's Revenge. She is Jafar's fraternal twin sister who tried to resurrect him in the game, and bears many similarities to the fairy witch Maleficent.
Jafar reads aloud from the ancient scroll he so cleverly doctored, and proclaims that now he must become Jasmine's husband, and – most importantly – the next sultan! Jasmine and the Sultan try to stop Jafar, but to no avail, for Jafar now holds the power of the lamp.
Aladdin and the King of Thieves (also known as Aladdin 3: The King of Thieves) is a 1996 animated direct-to-video film that is the second direct-to-video sequel to the Disney animated feature Aladdin.
Genie (portrayed by Will Smith) in the 2019 live-action adaptation. In the 2019 live-action adaptation of Aladdin, the Genie is portrayed by Will Smith, with his appearance alternating between his classic blue-skin and a human form as a disguise to blend in.
Background. Cassim is the father of Aladdin. Long before the events of the first film, he left his wife and young son in order to find a better life for the poverty-stricken family. While he was gone, Aladdin's mother died, leaving Aladdin as a presumed orphan.
Princess Jasmine, a fictional character from Disney's animated film "Aladdin," is not explicitly identified as Indian in the movie. Instead, she is depicted as a resident of the fictional city of Agrabah, which is often seen as a blend of Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures and influences.
Rajah. Rajah (vocal effects by Frank Welker) is Jasmine's pet tiger who displays dog and cat-like behavior. Unlike Abu, he is not anthropomorphized, but is still able to understand human language and emotions. Rajah appears in Ralph Breaks the Internet.
Background. Rajah was originally a circus tiger as a cub, who found his way into the Sultan's palace after escaping the touring circus group during a visit to Agrabah. He was discovered by a, then, young Princess Jasmine, who assumed the cub was a gift from her deceased mother.
