Who directed Bambai Ka Maharaja?

Bambai Ka Maharaja was directed by Shibu Mitra and released in 1980. Shibu Mitra is a prominent filmmaker in Hindi film industry.

Who stars in Bambai Ka Maharaja?

Bambai Ka Maharaja stars Shakti Kapoor alongside Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Raj Kiran. The film marks a collaboration between Shakti Kapoor and director Shibu Mitra within Hindi cinema.

Bambai Ka Maharaja(1980)

Hindi• mins•Updated 2 May 2026

Bambai Ka Maharaja is a 1980 Hindi action crime drama film directed by Shibu Mitra. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, Amjad Khan, Pran, and Kader Khan. The story follows Vijay, a poor young man who rises to become the king of the Bombay underworld. He faces betrayal from his closest friend and loses his empire. The film is known for its masala entertainment, with fight scenes, dramatic music, and a tragic ending. It was a commercial success upon its release on 18th July 1980. The music was composed by Usha Khanna.

Director:Shibu Mitra

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 31 December 1980
Director: Shibu Mitra
Language: Hindi

Storyline

A poor young man named Vijay decides to conquer the Bombay underworld. He fights rival gangsters and becomes the Bambai Ka Maharaja. But his best friend betrays him, and he loses everything. Now he must escape prison and take revenge.

“The king who lost his throne.”