# Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)

Hindi · Released 2001-09-07

Nayak: The Real Hero is a 2001 Hindi film. It is produced by AM Rathnam. Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever and Saurabh Shukla appear in it, alongside 7 more credited names.

Producer: AM Rathnam
Cast: Anil Kapoor as Shivaji Rao, Rani Mukerji as Manjari Ghatge, Paresh Rawal as Bansal Shroff, Johnny Lever as Topi, Saurabh Shukla as Pandurang, Vikram Gokhale as Bhim Rao (voice), Neena Kulkarni as Mrs. Rao, Ponnambalam as Ranga, Surya Kumar Bhagvandas as Manohar, Babu Antony as Sniper, Sushmita Sen as Self, Ahmed Khan as Self

## Storyline
Shivajirao, a TV reporter, gets a chance to be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a day after being challenged by incumbent Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan. After his one-day stint turns out to be a huge success, his life spirals out of control and he is embroiled in political intrigue.

## Common questions

### When was Nayak: The Real Hero released?
Nayak: The Real Hero was released on 7 September 2001.

### Who stars in Nayak: The Real Hero?
Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Paresh Rawal and Johnny Lever star in Nayak: The Real Hero.

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