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Manchali is a 1973 Hindi romantic drama movie produced and directed by Raja Nawathe, starring Sanjeev Kumar, Leena Chandavarkar, Nazima and Nirupa Roy. The title track was very catchy and popular. It was one of the best known films with Sanjeev Kumar in a comedy role. The music directors were Laxmikant-Pyarelal. This movie story was based on the novel Swayamber by Satyendra Sharat. There are shades of Taming of the Shrew in how the hero woos the girl. This theme is repeated in the 1981 Hindi film Naukar Biwi Ka. The movie was commercial success at the box office in 1973. The film was remade in Telugu as Mogudu Kaavali.
Original Release
10/26/1973
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Sanjeev Kumar | Sushil Kumar |
| Leena Chandavarkar | Leena |
| Nazima | Pushpa |
| Nirupa Roy | Chachi |
| Krishnakant | Chacha |
| Shrikant | |
| Shah Agha | |
| Surekha Naik | |
| G. Jhillani | |
| Malik |
Directors
Writers
Krishan Chander, G.R. Kamath, Mahendra Nath, Satyendra Sharat
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Sanjeev Kumar | Sushil Kumar |
| Leena Chandavarkar | Leena |
| Nazima | Pushpa |
| Nirupa Roy | Chachi |
| Krishnakant | Chacha |
| Shrikant | |
| Shah Agha | |
| Surekha Naik | |
| G. Jhillani | |
| Malik | |
| Nasreen | |
| Yasmin | |
| Aarti | |
| Sabina | Pushpa's friend |
| Komal | |
| Master Viresh | |
| Master Prakash Shukla |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Raja Nawathe | Producer |
