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Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Jagmohan Jugral kills his twin brother, Manmohan, in order to escape from Customs Officer Verma. In the chase that follows, Jagmohan also kills Verma, and a doctor, Ashok Soni. With their deaths their children, Ramesh and Seema, are orphaned and end up at an orphanage. Both get separated when Seema is adopted by a respected couple. Ramesh runs away from the orphange and is adopted by Girdharilal, a career thief. Ramesh learns all the skills of thievery from Girdharilal. Ramesh is now grown up a better career thief than Gidharilal, and Seema too has grown up. Both are on the look-out for Jugral, who is now known as a very respectable citizen.
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Plot Summary
This musical action-adventure follows the story of Roop, a young woman seeking revenge for her father's death. She enlists the help of two charming rogues, King and Bandit, who fall for her. Together, they plan a daring heist to expose the corrupt businessman responsible for her father's demise and retrieve a stolen diamond.
Critical Reception
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja was a major box office disappointment and received largely negative reviews from critics. While the chemistry between Anil Kapoor and Sridevi was noted, the film was criticized for its convoluted plot, excessive length, and weak screenplay. It is often cited as one of the most expensive flops in Bollywood history.
What Reviewers Say
Visually grand but narratively weak, with a plot that loses steam.
Anil Kapoor and Sridevi's star power couldn't save the film from its lengthy runtime and uninspired script.
A musical extravaganza that failed to deliver a cohesive or engaging story.
Google audience: Audience reception was generally poor, with many viewers finding the film too long, the story confusing, and lacking in entertainment value despite the star cast.
Fun Fact
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja was one of the most expensive Indian films made at the time of its release, reportedly costing over ₹90 million (equivalent to over ₹800 million or $10 million USD in 2020), but it failed to recover its costs at the box office.
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