| Maha Badmaash | |
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| Directed by | R.G. Thaker |
| Produced by | Swarn Singh |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Ravindra Jain |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Maha Badmaash [A Great Crook] is a 1977 Bollywood film directed by R.G. Thaker. [1]
| Maha Badmaash | |
|---|---|
| Promotional Poster | |
| Directed by | R.G. Thaker |
| Produced by | Swarn Singh |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Ravindra Jain |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Maha Badmaash [A Great Crook] is a 1977 Bollywood film directed by R.G. Thaker. [1]
Ratan runs a legitimate casino, little knowing that he is under surveillance by an international gangster named Mogambha, who is unseen, but heard only. When Ratan is approached and asked to partner with Mogambha, he refuses, and is implicated in a murder of a man named Mombha. Thus entrapped, he agrees to be part of Mogambha's gang and is asked to work together with Pinky Nathani and Mike. Subsequently, Ratan is asked to kill Ajit Saxena, the Commissioner of Police, which he refuses to do. Mogambho's men then abduct his Secretary, Reddy, and his sister, Mala, and hold them for ransom until such time Ratan assassinates Ajit. Will Ratan commit this felony, or refuse at the risk of losing Reddy and Mala.
| Song | Singer | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|
| "Yun Husn Ka Jalwa" | Asha Bhosle | Noor Dewasi |
| "Abhi Zara Si Der Mein" | Asha Bhosle | Naqsh Lyallpuri |
| "Nazar Hai Badli Badli Si, Ada Hai Jaani Pehchani" | Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi | Kulwant Jani |
The movie had average business. The music score was by Ravindra Jain. This film contains 3 songs, all sung by Asha Bhosle (including 1 duet song with Mohammed Rafi). The film comprises comedy, action, drama and romance.
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