MAHARAJA (1998) is amongst some popular supernatural-thriller films ever made in Bollywood. Directed by the Gadar director Anil Sharma, the movie stars industries’ Chichi Bhaiya – Govinda & the Dil Se girl Manisha Koirala in lead roles. The Nadeem-Shravan musical venture with numerous hit songs also featured Raj Babbar, Salim Ghosh, Shakti Kapoor, Aruna Irani, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Mac Mohan, Prem chopra, Shubha Khote & others in pivotal parts.
The multi-starrer movie had garnered some mixed positive reviews from critics in turn performing fairly well at the box office. The project also flaunted some blockbuster chartbusters like Maharaja Maharaja, Maharaja Ki Kahani & Mera Pyara Mukhda.
Lehren brings to you an exclusive throwback video directly from the sets of Maharaja (1998) which showcases the on-location song picturisation of the hit title track sung by Udit Narayan & Kavita Krishnamurthy – Maharaja Maharaja: Tu Mera Deewana Main Teri Deewani, featuring Govinda & Manisha Koirala.
In the video, Govinda is seen riding a horse like a heroic king in lush green fields while Manisha Koirala is spotted singing the song in fully flattery romantic style for her lover. The movie set is filled with the buzz & creativity of celluloid and filmmaker Anil Sharma has taken the charge of showcasing some fairy-tale theme beautiful shots for the track; as he dons the director’s hat.
While getting candid on the sets, Govinda revealed that the actor has always been a great fan of Dharmendra since childhood & also shared that Dilip Kumar’s Kohinoor was amongst his top favourite films & a reason for the actor to star in larger than life fantasy films. Chichi Bhaiya credited the director Anil Sharma & producer Narayan Das Makhija for creating such a mind-boggling film at a larger than life canvas just like cult-classics including Dharam-Veer, Kohinoor & some masterpieces by Manmohan Desai.
Watch the mega-making video in full retro vibes and let Govinda & Manisha Koirala’s power-packed pair bless your eyes with their fairy-tale type chemistry.