Their post-connubial bliss is interrupted by a tigress, and Jwala goes after it. As his reward for saving her life, she agrees to marry him right there. Jwala loves the Rajkumari, and has even carved a life-sized statue of her which sits in his house. The princess’ father has been looking for a husband for her, but has already rejected Jwala’s proposal since he is not of royal lineage. A passing hunter and Samurai expert named Jwala (Pran) rescues her with the help of his falcon, Sheroo the Wonder Bird. An astrologer has predicted that Meenakshi’s eldest son will kill Satpal, and he’s taking no chances. The princess of a Rajput kingdom, Meenakshi (Indrani Mukherjee), is out hunting one day when she is set upon by villains sent by her jealous brother Satpal Singh (Jeevan). It’s a costume epic that doesn’t know what costume to wear a period piece without a period! Dharmendra is dressed as a Roman gladiator, Jeetendra wears a matador outfit, Zeenat lounges in 50’s Hollywood lingerie…the list goes on and on (as do my screen shots). And best of all, the costumes and sets are a veritable Halloween party! The story is a Manmohan Desai fairy tale, replete with separated children, near misses, and absurd coincidences. Against all reason, against all logic, against all standards of film appreciation (not that mine are very high), I loved this movie.
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