The Magic Pearl

The Magic Pearl

2000 · ★ 6.5

Fisherman Mahadev finds a shiny pink pearl that brings him luck, and soon he wins the lottery. But a greedy goldsmith wants the pearl at any cost and hires goons to kidnap Mahadev's daughter.

Directed by Tapan Sinha

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