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Meru Malan

Meru Malan

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Meru Malan

1985

2h 26m

9.0(1 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

A princess and a servant boy form an unlikely bond, but their love faces opposition from the king's concerns about social status. Through trials and perseverance, they strive to overcome obstacles and find a way to be together against all odds.

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6 featured cast members

Starring

Naresh Kanodia

Meru

Snehlata

Snehlata

Malan

Firoz Irani

Manek

Narayan Rajgor

Sangram

Ramesh Mehta

Hitu Kanodia

Hitu Kanodia

Meru (Young)

Creative team

Directed by: Mehul Kumar
Written by: Mehul Kumar
Produced by: Mehul Kumar

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