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Mahan Karz

Mahan Karz

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Mahan Karz

1989

0h 17m

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Drama

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A treasurer's son wants to work at a Maharaja's castle. After being hired on the terms that he never dishonor his employer, he finds himself in peril after taking on great debt while gambling.

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6 featured cast members

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Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan

R.K. Mala

Peter Samuel

Allan Luther

Vimla Thakur

Rahul Deo Sengar

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Directed by: Dinesh Lakhanpal
Written by: Allan Luther
Dinesh Lakhanpal

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