Mahaul Theek Hai

Feb 14, 1999

2h 29m

★ 7.0

Overview

Mahaul Theek Hai (meaning 'the situation is okay') is a comedy satire about the police force in India. The plot involves a romance between the hero (Smeep Kang) and heroine (Chandni Toor). The hero's brother (Raj Babbar) is involved with an illegal businessman. Played by director and satirist Jaspal Bhatti, the villain of the film is a corrupt SSP (police superintendent) who misuses his authority to threaten people and hide his own excesses. His love interest is played by Bhatti's real life wife (Savita Bhatti).

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Jaspal Bhatti Productions

Mahaul Theek Hai Trailers

Cast

SSP Bhatti

Jaspal Bhatti

Inderjeet Rai

Raj Babbar

Smeep Kang

Kiran

Chandni Toor

Principal

Savita Bhatti

Daljeet Kaur Khangura

Asha Sharma

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