| Maqsad | |
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| Directed by | K. Bapaiah |
| Written by | Kader Khan (dialogues) Indeevar (lyrics) |
| Screenplay by | Paruchuri Brothers |
| Story by | Paruchuri Brothers |
| Based on | Mundadugu (1983) |
| Produced by | D. Rama Naidu |
| Starring | Jeetendra Rajesh Khanna Jaya Prada Sridevi |
| Cinematography | A. Venkat |
| Edited by | K. A. Marthand |
| Music by | Bappi Lahiri |
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Running time | 167 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | ₹8.25 crore (equivalent to ₹129 crore or US$15 million in 2023) |
Maqsad (transl. The Motive) is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by K. Bapaiah and produced by D. Rama Naidu under the Suresh Productions banner. The film stars Jeetendra, Rajesh Khanna, Jaya Prada, Sridevi, and Waheeda Rehman in lead roles. The music was composed by Bappi Lahiri. Shatrughan Sinha makes a guest appearance. Prem Chopra, Ranjeet, Shakti Kapoor, Kader Khan, Amjad Khan, and Shreeram Lagoo are featured in supporting roles.[1]
A remake of the Telugu film Mundadugu (1983), Maqsad was a major commercial success. It was the second highest-grossing film of 1984,[2] raking in ₹8.25 crore at the box office.
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