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Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj

Original title: Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj
  • 2006
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
25K
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Kal Penn in Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj (2006)
Taj Mahal Badalandabad leaves Coolidge College behind for the halls of Camford University in England, where he looks to continue his education, and teach an uptight student how to make the most out of her academic career.
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Taj Mahal Badalandabad leaves Coolidge College behind for the halls of Camford University in England, where he looks to continue his education, and teach an uptight student how to make the m... Read allTaj Mahal Badalandabad leaves Coolidge College behind for the halls of Camford University in England, where he looks to continue his education, and teach an uptight student how to make the most out of her academic career.Taj Mahal Badalandabad leaves Coolidge College behind for the halls of Camford University in England, where he looks to continue his education, and teach an uptight student how to make the most out of her academic career.

  • Director
    • Mort Nathan
  • Writers
    • David Drew Gallagher
    • Brent Goldberg
    • David Wagner
  • Stars
    • Kal Penn
    • Lauren Cohan
    • Daniel Percival
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    25K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mort Nathan
    • Writers
      • David Drew Gallagher
      • Brent Goldberg
      • David Wagner
    • Stars
      • Kal Penn
      • Lauren Cohan
      • Daniel Percival
    • 69User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 21Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Videos4

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:43
    Official Trailer
    The Rise Of Taj Scene: Scene 1
    Clip 1:23
    The Rise Of Taj Scene: Scene 1
    The Rise Of Taj Scene: Scene 1
    Clip 1:23
    The Rise Of Taj Scene: Scene 1
    The Rise Of Taj Scene: Scene 2
    Clip 1:48
    The Rise Of Taj Scene: Scene 2
    Van Wilder: The Rise Of Taj (Featurette)
    Featurette 2:02
    Van Wilder: The Rise Of Taj (Featurette)

    Photos122

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    Top Cast30

    Kal Penn
    Kal Penn
    • Taj
    Lauren Cohan
    Lauren Cohan
    • Charlotte
    Daniel Percival
    • Pip
    Glen Barry
    Glen Barry
    • Seamus
    Anthony Cozens
    • Gethin
    Steven Rathman
    Steven Rathman
    • Simon
    Holly Davidson
    Holly Davidson
    • Sadie
    Tom Davey
    Tom Davey
    • Percy
    William de Coverly
    • Roger
    Beth Steel
    • Penelope
    Amy Steel
    • Alexandra
    Jonathan Cecil
    Jonathan Cecil
    • Provost Cunningham
    Roger Hammond
    Roger Hammond
    • Camford Dean
    Kulvinder Ghir
    Kulvinder Ghir
    • Taj's Father
    Shobu Kapoor
    Shobu Kapoor
    • Taj's Mother
    Rupert Frazer
    Rupert Frazer
    • Charlotte's Father
    Cornelia Pavlovici
    • Charlotte's Mother
    Christopher Robbie
    Christopher Robbie
    • Old Bearded Man
    • Director
      • Mort Nathan
    • Writers
      • David Drew Gallagher
      • Brent Goldberg
      • David Wagner
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews69

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Taj's last name Badalandabad, in Hindi slang, translates to "land where people have big penises"
    • Goofs
      The "Earl's" Great Dane has cropped ears but the story takes place in England, where ear cropping has been ruled inhumane.
    • Quotes
      • Pipp Everett, the Earl of Grey: Let's settle this the way my ancestors did!
      • [Reaches for the swords hanging on the wall]
      • Taj: You want to exploit me economically?
    • Connections
      Featured in Beyond Clueless (2014)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Jonathan Dubowski
      Performed by Jonny Lives!
      Courtesy of Eleven Seven Music

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 1, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Romania
    • Official site
      • Official site (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • National Lampoon's Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj
    • Filming locations
      • Bucharest, Romania
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Bauer Martinez Studios
      • Tapestry Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,300,645
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,313,372
      • Dec 3, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,086,508
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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