Maalamaal () is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language comedy film starring Naseeruddin Shah and Satish Shah, directed by Kawal Sharma.

Although it was not officially acknowledged, the film is based on the 1985 English movie Brewster's Millions which itself was based on the 1902 novel Brewster's Millions by George Barr McCutcheon. At least six films have 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.

Maalamaal

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.

Maalamaal

Another important character in the film is Chander Oberoi (Aditya Pancholi), who is planning to ruin Raj and takeover his business.

Maalamaal

Cast

Naseeruddin Shah as Rajkumar Saxena

Poonam Dhillon as Poonam Malhotra

Mandakini as Honey

Satish Shah as Govinda Sakharam Godbole

Aditya Pancholi as Chander Oberoi

Dalip Tahil as Ghanshyam

Amjad Khan as Sulaiman Dada

Harindranath Chattopadhyay as Mangatram

Bharat Bhushan as Mangatram's Manager

Praveen Kumar Sobti as Jallad singh Security Guard

Sunil Gavaskar as himself in a guest appearance

Lalita Pawar as Gangubai

Jankidas as Jankidas, Antique Shop Owner

Yunus Parvez as Restaurant Owner

Jack Gaud as Goon of Sulemaan Dada

Music

"Kal Na Aaya Hai Na Aayega" - Alisha Chinai

"Maal Hai To Taal Hai" v1 - Kishore Kumar, Amit Kumar, Anu Malik, Sudesh Bhosle

"Maal Hai To Taal Hai" v2 - Kishore Kumar, Amit Kumar, Anu Malik, Sudesh Bhosle

"Meri Raato Me" - Alisha Chinai, Anu Malik

"Pehla Pehla Pyar" - Anu Malik, Alisha Chinai

References

External links

Bollywood's Dialogues

1988 films

Films scored by Anu Malik

1980s Hindi-language films

Films about inheritances

Films based on Brewster's Millions

Films based on American novels

Indian comedy-drama films