Mahaanta (1997): Cast & Plot
Mahaanta is a 1997 action drama directed by Afzal Khan, starring Sanjay Dutt as Sanjay Malhotra, Jeetendra and Saeed Jaffrey. It runs 3 hours 1 minute.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 1m (181 min)
- Director
- Afzal Khan
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mahaanta About?
The premise of Mahaanta without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Hardship, love affairs, murder and apparent betrayal test the enduring friendship of two men (Jeetendra, Sanjay Dutt).
Mahaanta Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- wedding
- police officer
- friendship
- revenge
- arrest
- wife
Mahaanta Cast & Characters
Sanjay Dutt leads the cast as Sanjay Malhotra, with Jeetendra as Police Commissioner Vijay Kapoor and Saeed Jaffrey as Inspector General of Police. Directed by Afzal Khan; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Afzal Khan
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Sanjay Dutt as Sanjay Malhotra - Jeetendra as Police Commissioner Vijay Kapoor
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Saeed Jaffrey as Inspector General of Police - Madhuri Dixit as Jenny
Also Starring in Mahaanta
· 4 more- Satyendra Kapoor Edward Pinto
- Shakti Kapoor Inspector Dubey
- Raza Murad The Narrator
- Poonam Dhillon Vijay's wife
More from Afzal Khan
One more film directed by Afzal Khan: Mehbooba.
Mahaanta Plot Summary
What happens in Mahaanta from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a picturesque town, Vijay Kapoor grows up amid wealth and the steady influence of his uncle, the city’s respected Inspector General of Police. He carries a close friendship with Raj Malhotra, and as the pair mature, their lives begin to chart distinct paths: Vijay marries, while Raj weds Shanti. At his uncle’s urging, Vijay moves to Bombay, where he climbs the ranks and eventually becomes the Police Commissioner, a role that will shape the city’s future as much as his own.
Full summary
The whole story of Mahaanta, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Mahaanta?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who becomes the Police Commissioner of Bombay in the film?
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Mahaanta FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mahaanta, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mahaanta?
Mahaanta runs 3 hours 1 minute (181 minutes).
When was Mahaanta released?
Mahaanta was released on May 23, 1997.
Who directed Mahaanta?
Mahaanta was directed by Afzal Khan.
More films by Afzal Khan Who is in the cast of Mahaanta?
Mahaanta stars Sanjay Dutt as Sanjay Malhotra, Jeetendra as Police Commissioner Vijay Kapoor and Saeed Jaffrey as Inspector General of Police, among 8 credited actors.
Does Mahaanta have a post-credit scene?
No. Mahaanta has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mahaanta in?
The original language of Mahaanta is Hindi.
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