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'''''Khazana''''' ({{translation|Treasure}}) is a 1987 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action-adventure film]], produced by Subhash Kapoor under the Subhash International banner and directed by Harmesh Malhotra. It stars [[Randhir Kapoor]] and [[Rekha]], while [[Jeetendra]], [[Rishi Kapoor]] have special appearances and music was composed by [[Laxmikant–Pyarelal]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Khazana Cast & Crew|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/539692|publisher=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cast & Crew of Khazana|url=http://www.gomolo.com/khazana-movie-cast-crew/6097|publisher=Gomolo}}</ref> The movie is loosely based on the 1984 Kannada movie ''[[Gandu Bherunda]]'' which in turn was inspired by the 1969 American film ''[[Mackenna's Gold]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/this-diamond-is-forever/article3216897.ece|title=This diamond is forever|date=20 January 2006|access-date=27 January 2022|website=Thehindu.com}}</ref>
'''''Khazana''''' ({{translation|Treasure}}) is a 1987 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[action-adventure film]], produced by Subhash Kapoor under the Subhash International banner and directed by Harmesh Malhotra. It stars [[Randhir Kapoor]] and [[Rekha]], while [[Jeetendra]], [[Rishi Kapoor]] have special appearances and music was composed by [[Laxmikant–Pyarelal]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Khazana Cast & Crew|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/539692|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130129100523/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/539692|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 January 2013|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cast & Crew of Khazana|url=http://www.gomolo.com/khazana-movie-cast-crew/6097|publisher=Gomolo|access-date=19 February 2013|archive-date=16 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316112334/http://www.gomolo.com/khazana-movie-cast-crew/6097|url-status=dead}}</ref> The movie is loosely based on the 1984 Kannada movie ''[[Gandu Bherunda]]'' which in turn was inspired by the 1969 American film ''[[Mackenna's Gold]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/this-diamond-is-forever/article3216897.ece|title=This diamond is forever|date=20 January 2006|access-date=27 January 2022|website=Thehindu.com}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Rajkumar, a garage mechanic, lives in a middle-classed lifestyle in Bombay along with his father Shantidas. One day, Rajkumar was informed that his father had been arrested for a robbery of jewelry. Rajkumar goes to visit his father and finds that he has been hospitalized in Nanavati Hospital. The doctor informs that chances of recovery are good. The next day, however, Shantidas passes away and Rajkumar notifies the Police of foul play, but they refuse to believe him. Rajkumar has a glove that was in his deceased father's hand and with this he sets out to find his father's killers, not realizing that this will take him from Delhi, them to Bikaner and thereafter into a desert where his efforts will be interrupted by an assorted group of gangsters, city folk, and gypsies on the hunt for an elusive treasure that is hidden in a mountainous cave.
The film revolves around a valuable ancient treasure of the Mughals hidden at Registan. Its route map, which is sculpted on a slab, is shared by two archaeologists Prof. Ramdayal Singh & Prof. Mathur. Jai Singh, a malevolent, is behind this to usurp it. Ramdayal approaches a jeweler Shanti Das to polish the slap for which Jai Singh abducts him. Being aware of its recovery by Ramdayal, Jai Singh slays Shantidas. Before dying, he leaves a clue for his son Raj Kumar / Raj about a girl Anita. Holding it, Raj moves in quest of them. Amid this, he is acquainted with Ramdayal and gets knowledge regarding the treasure. Thereafter, Ramdayal is killed, and the slab is stolen. Raj succeeds in catching hold of Anita when he learns she is the daughter of Prof. Mathur. He also knows that Jai Singh abducts Prof. Mathur and Anita is forcibly grabbed into their gang. Later, Raj reaches Bikaner and befriends a tribal leader Badal, who is also on the hunt for the treasure. With his aid, he frees Prof. Mathur and all of them make an adventurous journey and find the treasure when Jai Singh attacks them. At last, baddies are ceased, and treasure is safeguarded. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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*[[Dev Kumar]] as Raka
*[[Dev Kumar]] as Raka
*[[Mohan Sherry]] as Usman
*[[Mohan Sherry]] as Usman
*[[Jeetendra]] as Singer / Dancer
*[[Jeetendra]] as singer / dancer Ravi Khanna
*[[Rishi Kapoor]] as Singer / Dancer
*[[Rishi Kapoor]] as singer / dancer Ramnath Shastri
*[[Ratan Gaurang]] as watchman


==Music==
==Music==
The music of the film was composed by [[Laxmikant-Pyarelal]] and the lyrics were penned by [[Anand Bakshi]].
The music of the film was composed by [[Laxmikant-Pyarelal]] and the lyrics were penned by [[Anand Bakshi]].
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| "Mehfil Mein Sayanon Ki Ek Deewana Aa Gaya, Deewana Sayanon Ko Deewana Bana Gaya"
| [[Mohammed Rafi]], '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''', [[Usha Mangeshkar]]
| Mohammed Rafi, [[Asha Bhosle]], [[Usha Mangeshkar]]
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| "Khazane Ki Chabi Mere Paas Hai"
| "Khazane Ki Chabi Mere Paas Hai"
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]'''
| Asha Bhosle
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| "Hum Tabiyat Ke Bade Rangeen Hain, Ek Nahin Hum Do Nahin Hum Teen Hain"
| "Hum Tabiyat Ke Bade Rangeen Hain, Ek Nahin Hum Do Nahin Hum Teen Hain"
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[[Category:1980s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:1987 Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films about treasure hunting]]
[[Category:Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Treasure hunt films]]
[[Category:Hindi remakes of Kannada films]]
[[Category:Hindi remakes of Kannada films]]
[[Category:Indian action adventure films]]
[[Category:Indian action adventure films]]

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Khazana
Movie Poster
Directed byHarmesh Malhotra
Produced bySubhash Kapoor
Written byDr.Rahi Masoom Reza (dialogues)
Screenplay byRavi Kapoor
Story byRavi Kapoor
StarringRandhir Kapoor
Rekha
Narrated byAmrish Puri
Music byLaxmikant–Pyarelal
CinematographyV. Durgaprasad
Edited byGovind Dalwadi
Production
company
Subhash International
Release date
  • 1 January 1987 (1987-01-01)
Running time
127 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Khazana (transl. Treasure) is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action-adventure film, produced by Subhash Kapoor under the Subhash International banner and directed by Harmesh Malhotra. It stars Randhir Kapoor and Rekha, while Jeetendra, Rishi Kapoor have special appearances and music was composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal.[1][2] The movie is loosely based on the 1984 Kannada movie Gandu Bherunda which in turn was inspired by the 1969 American film Mackenna's Gold.[3]

Plot[edit | edit source]

The film revolves around a valuable ancient treasure of the Mughals hidden at Registan. Its route map, which is sculpted on a slab, is shared by two archaeologists Prof. Ramdayal Singh & Prof. Mathur. Jai Singh, a malevolent, is behind this to usurp it. Ramdayal approaches a jeweler Shanti Das to polish the slap for which Jai Singh abducts him. Being aware of its recovery by Ramdayal, Jai Singh slays Shantidas. Before dying, he leaves a clue for his son Raj Kumar / Raj about a girl Anita. Holding it, Raj moves in quest of them. Amid this, he is acquainted with Ramdayal and gets knowledge regarding the treasure. Thereafter, Ramdayal is killed, and the slab is stolen. Raj succeeds in catching hold of Anita when he learns she is the daughter of Prof. Mathur. He also knows that Jai Singh abducts Prof. Mathur and Anita is forcibly grabbed into their gang. Later, Raj reaches Bikaner and befriends a tribal leader Badal, who is also on the hunt for the treasure. With his aid, he frees Prof. Mathur and all of them make an adventurous journey and find the treasure when Jai Singh attacks them. At last, baddies are ceased, and treasure is safeguarded. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Music[edit | edit source]

The music of the film was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and the lyrics were penned by Anand Bakshi.

Song Singer
"Hum Bhi Musafir, Tum Bhi Musafir" Mohammed Rafi
"Mehfil Mein Sayanon Ki Ek Deewana Aa Gaya, Deewana Sayanon Ko Deewana Bana Gaya" Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle, Usha Mangeshkar
"Khazane Ki Chabi Mere Paas Hai" Asha Bhosle
"Hum Tabiyat Ke Bade Rangeen Hain, Ek Nahin Hum Do Nahin Hum Teen Hain" Shailendra Singh, Amit Kumar, Anwar

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Khazana Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 29 January 2013.
  2. "Cast & Crew of Khazana". Gomolo. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  3. "This diamond is forever". Thehindu.com. 20 January 2006. Retrieved 27 January 2022.

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