Babkak

Babkak is a farmer and fruit merchant who co-owns a plot of farm land with his friend and business partner Kassim just outside of Agrabah.

History Episodes[]

Much Abu About Something[]

Babkak was seen preparing his stall in the marketplace while Abu and Iago stole some bread from a home.

Lost and Founded[]

Babkak was one of the many citizens present to celebrate Agrabah's Founder's Day.

Poor Iago[]

Babkak was among the many merchants trying to make a sell during the terrible drought. Later he was among the many in line eagerly awaiting free treasures from Iago.

Babkak had convinced by his friend Kassim to invest in a melon farm however their crop was dying and they lacked enough water to keep them alive, making Kassim regret this business venture. Lucky for them, Iago, who had been granted the powers of a genie, used his new abilities to form a river next to their farm, bringing prosperity to their crop. However their good fortune would not last as Iago's "good deeds" began to go out of control, such as causing severe inflation in Agrabah by giving everyone treasure and flooding most of the city, including Kassim and Babkak's farm, under several feet of water, spurring the merchant duo to seek revenge on Iago along with the rest of the city.

Behind the Scenes[]

Early concept[]

Babkak was actually one of Aladdin's best pals in an early version of the first movie alongside Omar and Kassim. Together, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim would've served as Aladdin's "blood brothers" but were eventually replaced by Abu. Because of the changes, it is unknown if Babkak was still Aladdin's friend in the original films and animated series' continuity. However, the three friends would later be brought back in the 2011 musical adaptation with their original roles as Aladdin's best friends in tact and where Babkak was depicted as a slightly sarcastic, funny, food loving character, who at times can be slightly over dramatic, and was a "street rat" just like Aladdin.