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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- M.A. Thirumugham
- Screenplay & Story
- Salim Khan, Javed Akhtar
- Original Score
- Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar
- Original Title
- हाथी मेरे साथी
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Production Studios
- Devar Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
M.A. Thirumugham
Salim Khan, Javed Akhtar, Inder Raj Anand, Sandow M.M.A. Chinnappa Devar
Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar
K. S. Prasad
M.A. Thirumugham, M. G. Balu Rao
Sandow M.M.A. Chinnappa Devar
Department Leadership Roster
M.A. Thirumugham
Director
Salim Khan
Screenplay
Javed Akhtar
Screenplay
Sandow M.M.A. Chinnappa Devar
Producer
K. S. Prasad
Director of Photography
M.A. Thirumugham
Editor
M. G. Balu Rao
Editor
Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma
Original Music Composer
Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Haathi Mere Saathi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Haathi Mere Saathi about?
Raju becomes very attached to his four elephants after they save his life. His wife, however, fears for her child and tells him that he must choose between the animals and his family.
Who directed Haathi Mere Saathi?
Haathi Mere Saathi was directed by M.A. Thirumugham.
Who stars in Haathi Mere Saathi?
The principal cast of Haathi Mere Saathi includes Rajesh Khanna, Tanuja Samarth, David Abraham Cheulkar, Sujit Kumar, K.N. Singh.
When was Haathi Mere Saathi released and how long is it?
Haathi Mere Saathi was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Haathi Mere Saathi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Haathi Mere Saathi was composed by Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar.