A veteran Soviet actor who gave a standout performance in a dual role as the Vizier and the villainous Abu Hassan , the leader of the forty thieves. Prem Chopra: Featured as the treacherous Shamsher . Madan Puri & Mac Mohan: Appeared in key supporting roles. Plot and Adaptation
The bandit leader Abu Hassan is revealed to be the local ruler, leading a double life.
Alibaba rescues Princess Marjeena and joins forces with Fatima, whose father was killed by the thieves, to dismantle Abu Hassan’s reign of terror. Memorable Music by R.D. Burman
Produced by F.C. Mehra under the Eagle Films and Uzbekfilm banners, the movie was a joint effort between Indian and Soviet technicians. It was co-directed by from India and Latif Faiziyev from the Soviet Union. The film was shot simultaneously in Hindi and Russian, featuring a cast and crew that represented both nations. The Star-Studded Cast The movie featured some of the biggest stars of the era: Dharmendra: Played the lead role of Alibaba . Hema Malini: Portrayed Princess Marjeena .
The soundtrack, composed by the legendary with lyrics by Anand Bakshi , was a significant factor in the film's success. Some of the most popular tracks include:
In this version, Alibaba is a woodcutter in the fictional town of Gulabad who discovers a magical cave used by bandits.
