Set in a small Indian village named Sonapur, the story follows the life of (played by Arbaaz Khan), a simple woodcutter who struggles with poverty while his greedy brother, Qasim, lives in wealth. The village is under the constant terror of a ruthless bandit named Zakali and his gang of 40 thieves.
The film featured a notable cast of Bollywood character actors: Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (2004) - IMDb
The 2004 film (released on December 10, 2004) is a modern-day Hindi-language action-adventure reimagining of the classic folk tale from One Thousand and One Nights . Directed by Sunil Agnihotri and produced by Shalimar International , the movie attempts to blend the traditional "Open Sesame" magic with a contemporary Indian setting. Plot Overview