description Alibaba Aur 40 Chor Overview
Adibaba Aur 40 Chor is a 1980 collaborative Indo-Soviet fantasy film adapting the “Arabian Nights” tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. The production involved Indian director Umesh Mehra and his Soviet counterpart, Latif Faiziev. It presents an adaptation of this well-known story.
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info Alibaba Aur 40 Chor Specifications
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Year | 1980 |
help Alibaba Aur 40 Chor FAQ
Who plays Ali Baba in Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1980)?
Dharmendra stars as Ali Baba, with Hema Malini playing Marjina. The film also featured Zeenat Aman and Prem Chopra alongside Soviet cast members from the co-production.
Why is Alibaba Aur 40 Chor an Indo-Soviet co-production?
It was jointly made by Indian director Umesh Mehra and Soviet director Latif Faiziev, combining Bollywood stars with Soviet crews and actors. The collaboration also meant the film was widely released across the Soviet Union in a Russian-language version.
Which classic tale is Alibaba Aur 40 Chor based on?
It adapts the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves from the One Thousand and One Nights, or Arabian Nights, tradition. The 'open sesame' cave of treasure and the clever slave girl are the familiar elements fans expect.
Who composed the music for Alibaba Aur 40 Chor?
The songs were composed by R.D. Burman, one of Hindi cinema's most celebrated music directors. The soundtrack gave this fantasy adaptation the full Bollywood song-and-dance treatment.
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