Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta

About the film

Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (transl. Because... I do not lie) rarely abbreviated as KMJNB is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language fantasy comedy film directed by David Dhawan, starring Govinda, Sushmita Sen, Rambha, Anupam Kher, Satish Kaushik, Mohnish Bahl, and Ashish Vidyarthi. It is unofficial remake of the American film Liar Liar (1997) starring Jim Carrey. This was later remade into a Telugu film as Mayagadu.

Plot

Raj, a small-town laywer, travels to Mumbai to make it big. He initially moves in with his friend, Mohan, who despite being in the city for a decade, has not found success. Tejpal is the most successful lawyer in the city, whose elder daughter is married to another lawyer, Adarsh. Adarsh went from rags to riches overnight, and Raj hopes to do the same. He sets his sights on Tejpal's younger daughter, Sonam. Through guile and charm, he seduces and marries Sonam, becoming a Tejpal son-in-law in the process. The plan backfires though, as Sonam refuses to live off her father's money. She makes Raj return to Mohan's house, where they start their newly married life together.

Forced to start over, Raj now seeks another high-profile case. He comes across underworld don, Kalra, whose brother is accused of murder. Raj signs on as his defence attorney, and gets Kalra's brother acquitted. Winning the case opens up opportunities for him, and he starts working exclusively for the underworld. He also starts an extramarital affair with Kalra's secretary, Tara. Seven years later, Raj has become rich and successful, eclipsing Tejpal in the process.

Kalra's brother is accused of another murder, and Raj takes up the case as the prosecutor this time. He assures Kalra he will lose the case, thereby letting his brother walk free. Sonam overhears this, and disgusted at Raj's dishonesty, walks out on him. She takes their seven-year old son with them. At night, Raj's son prays that his parents not get divorced and that Raj stops lying. This 'wish' comes true miraculously, as Raj is unable to lie at all, despite his best efforts.

Soundtrack

The music has been composed by Anand Raj Anand.

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