Maharaja (1998 film) explained

Maharaja
Director:Anil Sharma
Producer:Mohit Sharma
Starring:Govinda
Manisha Koirala
Raj Babbar
Shakti Kapoor
Music:Nadeem-Shravan
Cinematography:Anil Dhanda
Editing:Mohit Sharma
Distributor:Navchitra Productions
Released:[1]
Country:India
Language:Hindi
Budget:5.75 crore[2]
Gross:11.22 crore

Maharaja is a 1998 Indian Hindi superhero film directed by Anil Sharma. It stars Govinda and Manisha Koirala in the title roles.[3]

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.[4]

Cast

Soundtrack

Maharaja
Type:Soundtrack album
Artist:Nadeem–Shravan
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]

Notes and References

  1. "Review at Planet Bollywood
  2. Web site: Maharaja – Movie. Box Office India.
  3. Web site: Hungama . Bollywood . 1998-09-11 . Maharaja Cast List Maharaja Movie Star Cast Release Date Movie Trailer Review- Bollywood Hungama . 2024-07-25 . en.
  4. Web site: 2020-08-20. Maharaja 1998 Movie Box Office Collection, Budget and Unknown Facts 1990's Box Office Collection. 2021-12-15. KS Box Office.
  5. Web site: Movies: A review of Maharaja . Rediff.