Khazana(1987)
Khazana is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action-adventure film directed by Harmesh Malhotra and produced by Subhash Kapoor. The film stars Randhir Kapoor and Rekha in lead roles, with special appearances by Jeetendra and Rishi Kapoor. The story follows Raj Kumar, a garage mechanic, who embarks on a quest to find a hidden Mughal treasure after his father is murdered. The treasure map is carved on a stone slab, and a ruthless villain named Jai Singh will stop at nothing to claim it. The film is loosely based on the 1984 Kannada film Gandu Bherunda, which was inspired by the 1969 American film Mackenna's Gold. The music was composed by the duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal, with lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The film is a typical 1980s Bollywood masala entertainer, featuring action, romance, and comedy.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1987
- Director
- Harmesh Malhotra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
A young mechanic named Raj Kumar's father is murdered for a stone slab that holds the map to a Mughal treasure. Raj must find a mysterious girl named Anita, who holds the key to the map. Together, they race against a greedy villain to find the treasure and avenge his father's death.
“The hunt for the hidden Mughal treasure.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Khazana
Cast reunions in this film: Rekha & Amrish Puri (8 films together), Rekha & Madan Puri (4 films together), Amrish Puri & Harmesh Malhotra (4 films together), Amrish Puri & Madan Puri (3 films together), and Rekha & Randhir Kapoor (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Khazana' means 'treasure' in Hindi, reflecting the central plot about stolen jewels.
- This was one of the few films where actor Sanjay Dutt played a mechanic, a departure from his usual action roles.
- Director Harmesh Malhotra was primarily known for directing family dramas and social films in the 1980s.
- The movie features music by Bappi Lahiri, who was at the peak of his popularity for disco-style songs in that era.
- A key scene was shot at the real Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai, a famous landmark.
- The film's release coincided with a period where Sanjay Dutt's off-screen life often drew more attention than his movies.
- Despite having popular stars, the film did not perform well commercially compared to other 1987 releases.