Maalamaal


Maalamaal is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language comedy film starring Naseeruddin Shah and Satish Shah, directed by Kewal Sharma.
Although it was not officially acknowledged, the film is based on the 1902 novel Brewster's Millions, by George Barr McCutcheon. At least six films have earlier also been made based on the novel, besides a 1906 Broadway play.
The film is also known for Sunil Gavaskar, the renowned cricketer, making a guest appearance in the film.

Plot

Raj, a small-time cricketer, discovers that his grandfather has left a property of 3.3 billion rupees for him. But the inheritance comes with a clause that it would be his only if he is able to spend 300 Millions in 30 days. Raj, who has never seen so much money has no idea how to do that. But he goes about it with Govinda Sakharam Godbole, his friend by his side.
Another important character in the film is Chander Oberoi, who is planning to ruin Raj and takeover his business.

Cast

  1. "Kal Na Aaya Hai Na Aayega" - Alisha Chinai
  2. "Maal Hai To Taal Hai" v1 - Kishore Kumar, Amit Kumar, Anu Malik, Sudesh Bhosle
  3. "Maal Hai To Taal Hai" v2 - Kishore Kumar, Amit Kumar, Anu Malik, Sudesh Bhosle
  4. "Meri Raato Me" - Alisha Chinai, Anu Malik
  5. "Pehla Pehla Pyar" - Anu Malik, Alisha Chinai