| Maharaja | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Anil Sharma |
| Written by |
Anil Sharma Shyam Goel [2] |
| Produced by | Mohit Sharma |
| Starring |
Govinda Manisha Koirala Raj Babbar Shakti Kapoor |
| Cinematography | Anil Dhanda |
| Edited by | Mohit Sharma |
| Music by | Nadeem-Shravan |
| Distributed by | Navchitra Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹5.75 crore [3] |
| Box office | ₹11.22 crore [3] |
Maharaja is a 1998 Indian Hindi superhero film directed by Anil Sharma. It stars Govinda and Manisha Koirala in the title roles. It is about the struggle of a prince with supernatural powers to get his kingdom back. [4]
Plot
Fearing his death, Ranbir Singh ( Salim Ghouse) decides to kill Kohinoor when he is a child, though in vain. After 20 years, Kohinoor ( Govinda) returns to claim his rightful place in the kingdom. He has developed advanced powers over matter and animals, which he uses to his advance to free his nanny, Ameenabi ( Aruna Irani) who is being held by Ranbir and his associates. Kohinoor must pass numerous tests, including being exploited by a television reporter, Shaili Mathur ( Manisha Koirala), who claims that she loves him; and fight hungry, blinded, man-eating lions.
Cast
- Govinda as Prince Kohinoor Karan
- Manisha Koirala as Shaili Mathur
- Raj Babbar as Ali
- Salim Ghouse as Ranbir Singh
- Shakti Kapoor as Bhalu Prasad Bihari Orey
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Hanuman Baba
- Prem Chopra as Suryamani
- Ishrat Ali as Devkaran
- Aparajita Bhushan as Kohinoor's mom
- Kunika as Mrs. Singh, Ranvir's wife
- Lambodar Nahak as Bride Broker
- Shashikala as Ranvir's mother
- Shanoor Mirza as Tutu, Shaili's younger brother
- Aruna Irani as Amina Bi
- Syed Badr-ul Hasan Khan Bahadur
- Sudhir as Hunter
Soundtrack
| Maharaja | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label | Universal Music India |
The music of Maharaja has been composed by Nadeem-Shravan with lyrics by Sameer. Tracks like 'Jab Tum Aajaate Ho Saamne'and 'Maharaja ki kahani' became famous during the release.
| # | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Maharaja Maharaja" | Udit Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurthy |
| 2 | "Jab Tum Aa Jaate Ho" | Sonu Nigam, Kavita Krishnamurthy |
| 3 | "Thero To Sahi Socho To" | Sonu Nigam |
| 4 | "Hai Ajnabi" | Sonu Nigam |
| 5 | "Maharaja Ki Kahani" | Udit Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurthy |
| 6 | "Ishq Mohabbat" | Kavita Krishnamurthy |
| 7 | "Mera Pyara Mukhda" | Kavita Krishnamurthy, Shankar Mahadevan |
Reception
Although the film wasn't received positively by all the critics, the actors were praised for their performance. [5]
References
- ^ " Review Archived 28 April 2007 at the Wayback Machine at Planet Bollywood
- ^ " Maharaja (1998)". BFI Film & TV Database
- ^ a b "Maharaja – Movie". Box Office India.
- ^ "Maharaja 1998 Movie Box Office Collection, Budget and Unknown Facts 1990's Box Office Collection". KS Box Office. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Movies: A review of Maharaja". Rediff.
External links
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| Maharaja | |
|---|---|
|
DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Anil Sharma |
| Written by |
Anil Sharma Shyam Goel [2] |
| Produced by | Mohit Sharma |
| Starring |
Govinda Manisha Koirala Raj Babbar Shakti Kapoor |
| Cinematography | Anil Dhanda |
| Edited by | Mohit Sharma |
| Music by | Nadeem-Shravan |
| Distributed by | Navchitra Productions |
Release date |
|
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹5.75 crore [3] |
| Box office | ₹11.22 crore [3] |
Maharaja is a 1998 Indian Hindi superhero film directed by Anil Sharma. It stars Govinda and Manisha Koirala in the title roles. It is about the struggle of a prince with supernatural powers to get his kingdom back. [4]
Plot
Fearing his death, Ranbir Singh ( Salim Ghouse) decides to kill Kohinoor when he is a child, though in vain. After 20 years, Kohinoor ( Govinda) returns to claim his rightful place in the kingdom. He has developed advanced powers over matter and animals, which he uses to his advance to free his nanny, Ameenabi ( Aruna Irani) who is being held by Ranbir and his associates. Kohinoor must pass numerous tests, including being exploited by a television reporter, Shaili Mathur ( Manisha Koirala), who claims that she loves him; and fight hungry, blinded, man-eating lions.
Cast
- Govinda as Prince Kohinoor Karan
- Manisha Koirala as Shaili Mathur
- Raj Babbar as Ali
- Salim Ghouse as Ranbir Singh
- Shakti Kapoor as Bhalu Prasad Bihari Orey
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Hanuman Baba
- Prem Chopra as Suryamani
- Ishrat Ali as Devkaran
- Aparajita Bhushan as Kohinoor's mom
- Kunika as Mrs. Singh, Ranvir's wife
- Lambodar Nahak as Bride Broker
- Shashikala as Ranvir's mother
- Shanoor Mirza as Tutu, Shaili's younger brother
- Aruna Irani as Amina Bi
- Syed Badr-ul Hasan Khan Bahadur
- Sudhir as Hunter
Soundtrack
| Maharaja | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label | Universal Music India |
The music of Maharaja has been composed by Nadeem-Shravan with lyrics by Sameer. Tracks like 'Jab Tum Aajaate Ho Saamne'and 'Maharaja ki kahani' became famous during the release.
| # | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Maharaja Maharaja" | Udit Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurthy |
| 2 | "Jab Tum Aa Jaate Ho" | Sonu Nigam, Kavita Krishnamurthy |
| 3 | "Thero To Sahi Socho To" | Sonu Nigam |
| 4 | "Hai Ajnabi" | Sonu Nigam |
| 5 | "Maharaja Ki Kahani" | Udit Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurthy |
| 6 | "Ishq Mohabbat" | Kavita Krishnamurthy |
| 7 | "Mera Pyara Mukhda" | Kavita Krishnamurthy, Shankar Mahadevan |
Reception
Although the film wasn't received positively by all the critics, the actors were praised for their performance. [5]
References
- ^ " Review Archived 28 April 2007 at the Wayback Machine at Planet Bollywood
- ^ " Maharaja (1998)". BFI Film & TV Database
- ^ a b "Maharaja – Movie". Box Office India.
- ^ "Maharaja 1998 Movie Box Office Collection, Budget and Unknown Facts 1990's Box Office Collection". KS Box Office. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Movies: A review of Maharaja". Rediff.
External links
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