Maha Chor (1976)
A roguish thief rescues a wealthy heiress — then cons his way into her palace in this classic Bollywood action-comedy.
Maha Chor - Movie Information
Maha Chor - Plot
Orphaned at a young age, Neetu Singh lives a wealthy lifestyle in Raigadh in a palace which is presided over by her aunt, Rani Maa, and Neetu's paternal uncle, Rajan Singh. She travels and lives for a few years in Switzerland, then returns back to Bombay, India, and has a run-in with some slum-dwellers near Juhu. A few days later she is abducted by two men, who had initially claimed to be palace guards, and is rescued by a male named Raju Khan, a career thief and con-man, who was one of the slum dwellers in Juhu. She reaches Raigadh and shortly thereafter is shocked to find out that Raju is claiming to be the long-lost son of Rani Maa and her betrothed.
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Maha Chor - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Narendra Bedi
Main Cast
- Rajesh Khanna
- Neetu Singh
- Prem Chopra
- Aruna Irani
- Kamini Kaushal
- Manorama
- Anwar Hussain
Maha Chor - FAQs
What is Maha Chor about?
Maha Chor follows Raju Khan, a charming thief and con-man, who rescues a wealthy heiress named Neetu from kidnappers. He then boldly infiltrates her ancestral palace by posing as the long-lost son of her aunt, setting off a chain of deception, comedy, and unexpected romance.
Does Raju Khan get caught in Maha Chor?
Raju Khan's elaborate con — pretending to be the long-lost heir of the palace — forms the heart of the film's tension and comedy. Whether his deception unravels or earns him an unlikely place in the family is the central question that drives the story forward.
Where can you watch Maha Chor online?
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Who stars in Maha Chor (1976)?
The film brings together a stellar cast of 1970s Bollywood icons. Rajesh Khanna leads as the roguish Raju Khan, opposite Neetu Singh as the heiress. They're joined by Prem Chopra, Aruna Irani, Kamini Kaushal, Manorama, and Anwar Hussain in key supporting roles.
Is Maha Chor a comedy or an action film?
It's genuinely both. Maha Chor blends action, comedy, and drama in classic 1970s Bollywood style. The film balances thrilling sequences — including a kidnapping and a daring rescue — with the comic chaos of Raju's audacious palace con and the romantic tension that follows.
Who directed Maha Chor?
Maha Chor was directed by Narendra Bedi, a prolific Bollywood filmmaker active during the 1970s. Bedi was known for crafting commercially entertaining films that mixed action and comedy, and Maha Chor is a solid example of his crowd-pleasing directorial style.
When was Maha Chor released in India?
Maha Chor was released in India on January 1, 1976. The New Year release placed it squarely in the golden era of Hindi commercial cinema, a period when Rajesh Khanna was one of Bollywood's biggest stars and audience demand for masala entertainers was at its peak.
What are some films similar to Maha Chor?
If you enjoy Maha Chor's mix of action and comedy, you might also like The Enforcer (2022), Silverton Siege (2022), or The Perfect Weapon (1991). For something lighter, Hero at Large (1980) and Gotcha! (1985) share a similar spirit of fun, adventure, and unlikely heroes.
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