Manchali
Synopsis
One condition prevents young Leena (Leena Chandravarkar) from receiving her inheritance: She's unwed -- and until she marries, her uncle won't relinquish her legacy. When the frustrated Leena meets jobless Sanjeev (Sanjeev Kumar), the duo concocts a quid-pro-quo scheme: For a sum, Sanjeev will temporarily pose as her spouse. But once Leena has her fortune in hand, she's ready for "hubby" to make tracks.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raja Nawathe
- Original Score
- Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar, Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma
- Original Title
- Manchali
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Precept Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raja Nawathe
Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar, Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma
Fali Mistry
Raja Nawathe
Raja Nawathe
Department Leadership Roster
Raja Nawathe
Producer
Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar
Original Music Composer
Raja Nawathe
Editor
Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma
Original Music Composer
Fali Mistry
Director of Photography
Raja Nawathe
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manchali
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What is Manchali about?
One condition prevents young Leena (Leena Chandravarkar) from receiving her inheritance: She's unwed -- and until she marries, her uncle won't relinquish her legacy. When the frustrated Leena meets jobless Sanjeev (Sanjeev Kumar), the duo concocts a quid-pro-quo scheme: For a sum, Sanjeev will temporarily pose as her spouse. But once Leena has her fortune in hand, she's ready for "hubby" to make tracks.
Who directed Manchali?
Manchali was directed by Raja Nawathe.
Who stars in Manchali?
The principal cast of Manchali includes Sanjeev Kumar, Leena Chandavarkar, Nirupa Roy.
When was Manchali released and how long is it?
Manchali was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Manchali?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manchali was composed by Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar, Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma.