Shalimar (1978)

In the shady underworld of international jewel thieves, S.S. Kumar (Dharmendra), a cunning rogue on the lam from the police, stumbles upon an invitation meant for the elite Raja Bahadur Singh (Prem Nath). Following a twist of fate that leaves the Raja wounded, Kumar seizes the opportunity to don a Sikh turban and impersonate the Raja's son, infiltrating the secluded island stronghold of the legendary Sir John Locksley (Sir Rex Harrison). A motley crew of notorious criminals including K.P.W. Iyengar (O.P. Ralhan), Dr. Bukhari (Shammi Kapoor), Colonel Columbus (John Saxon), and Countess Rasmussen (Sylvia Miles) are also in attendance. As Kumar navigates this den of vipers, he is stunned to realize they are all master thieves and gangsters, each with their own dangerous reputation. His disguise doesn't fool anyone, including his past flame Sheila Enders (Zeenat Aman), but the shrewd Sir John permits him to stay, intrigued by the audacity of this amateur among sharks. Sir John, the world's greatest jewel thief, is facing his mortality as he battles terminal cancer. Before his demise, he is determined to pass on his most prized possession, the Shalimar Ruby, to a worthy successor. The ruby, valued at an astonishing one hundred thirty-five crores of rupees, is securely tucked away within his fortress, under a ceaseless guard and an intricate alarm system. Sir John has invited these master thieves to participate in a deadly competition - a challenge to steal the Shalimar Ruby. The reward is grand, but the stakes are even higher. Failure means instant death. In this lethal game of cat and mouse, Kumar finds himself pitted against seasoned criminals. His audacious entry into this dangerous world could lead him to an unprecedented fortune or plummet him into a deadly trap from which there is no escape. The perilous quest for the Shalimar Ruby will test his cunning and courage, and the price of failure is death. An exhilarating blend of suspense, intrigue, and treachery, 'Shalimar' is a thrilling journey into the heart of the criminal underworld.

Shalimar is an action movie featuring Dharmendra and directed by Krishna Shah.

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