Bombay to Goa (1972), is a lively Hindi language road comedy directed by S. Ramanathan and produced by Mehmood and N. C. Sippy, originally released on March 3, 1972. The plot centers on Mala (Aruna Irani), a young woman who runs away from home after witnessing a murder by the villainous Sharma (Shatrughan Sinha). To escape him and pursue her film aspirations, she boards a bus traveling from Bombay to Goa. On the bus, she meets Ravi Kumar (Amitabh Bachchan), who becomes her protector as Sharma’s henchmen pursue her. The bus journey brings together passengers from diverse backgrounds, including the comically officious conductor (Mehmood) and driver (Anwar Ali)—creating a colorful ensemble of characters and humorous situations that drive the film’s comedy‑adventure spirit. Along the way, Ravi and Mala fall in love, and the film features memorable musical numbers like “Dekha Na Haaye Re” and performances by ensemble cast members that helped establish Amitabh Bachchan’s appeal as a leading actor.
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- Amitabh Bachchan
- Aruna Irani
- Shatrughan Sinha
- Nazir Hussain
- Mehmood
- Anwar Ali