Maharaja (1998 film)

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Maharaja
Maharaja.jpg
DVD cover
Directed by Anil Sharma
Written by Anil Sharma
Shyam Goel [1]
Produced byMohit Sharma
Starring Govinda
Manisha Koirala
Raj Babbar
Shakti Kapoor
CinematographyAnil Dhanda
Edited byMohit Sharma
Music by Nadeem-Shravan
Distributed byNavchitra Productions
Release date
  • 4 September 1998 (1998-09-04)
[2]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget5.75 crore [3]
Box office11.22 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]

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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

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.

#TitleSinger(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]

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