Gol Maal

Gol Maal

1979 · 144 min · ★ 7.6 · Comedy

A man's simple lie to secure his job escalates into more complex lies when his orthodox boss becomes suspicious.

Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee · Written by Sailesh Dey

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