The Jungle Princess
1942 · 131 min · ★ 10.0
A young girl named Maya is shipwrecked and raised by lions in a jungle. Years later, a search party tries to return her to civilization. Despite interference from cannibal chief Radha Rani, Maya and her loyal lions help the explorers. She also finds love with John.
Directed by Homi Wadia · Written by Mary Ann Evans
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Mary Ann Evans Maya (as Fearless Nadia) - J John Cawas Surendra
- D Dalpat Mohanlal
- S Sardar Mansur Hamid
- H Hari Shivdasani Jungle King of Harambano
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