Maha Chor | |
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Directed by | Narendra Bedi |
Produced by | Narendra Bedi |
Starring | Rajesh Khanna Neetu Singh Prem Chopra Aruna Irani Manmohan Manorama Anwar Hussain Kamini Kaushal Viju Khote |
Music by | R.D.Burman |
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Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Maha Chor (translated as "high thief") is a 1976 Bollywood action comedy film directed by Narendra Bedi, starring Rajesh Khanna in the lead role, paired opposite Neetu Singh for the very first time.[1] The film had music by R.D. Burman and the lyricist whom Rajesh Khanna preferred for his films; Anand Bakshi.
The film is primarily set in Bombay. An orphan boy has been raised by the people of a local colony, and has learned to steal in order to financially help them. While working for a ruthless businessman, the boy meets the princess of Raigadh and develops feeling for her. The businessman convinces the boy to pose as a disappeared prince, based on his resemblance to the prince.