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Mr. X in Bombay is a 1964 Indian science fiction thriller movie starring the popular actor and singer Kishore Kumar, who also produces the film himself. With Kumkum and Randhir, the movie revolves around a man who invents an invisibility potion and uses it to fight against criminals and help the needy in the city of Bombay. The story begins with Shobhna (Kumkum), a stage artist, marrying Ashok (Kishore Kumar), an eccentric inventor who invented a potion that makes a person invisible. However, Ashok's experiments don't provide the desired results until he adds water from a particular lake in the Himalayas to his potion. After completing his invention successfully, he roams around the city to help those in need by turning invisible. Ashok uses his skills to expose corrupt politicians and provides aid to those in need.

A sudden turn of events occurs when Ashok's laboratory is destroyed, and his potion stolen by the evil Dr. Shrikanth (Madan Puri), who aims to use the invisibility potion for nefarious purposes. With the help of his invisibility cloak, Dr. Shrikanth kills and terrorizes the people of Bombay. Ashok is now the only one who can stop him.

Ashok sets out on a mission to defeat Dr. Shrikanth and reclaim his formula. During his journey, he meets many people who are going through various struggles in their lives. He anonymously helps them by turning invisible and offering them money or other necessities. Ashok maintains his secret identity while in Bombay, and as a result, people start to refer to him as Mr. X.

The climax of the movie sees Ashok and Dr. Shrikanth finally confront each other. Ashok defeats Dr. Shrikanth and retrieves his formula. A happy ending ensues, with Ashok receiving the recognition and respect that he deserves. He and Shobhna start a new life together, with the assurance of using the potion only for good purposes.

The film is known for its light-hearted tone, catchy music, and Kishore Kumar's energetic performance. Mr. X in Bombay was a commercial success and set the tone for other invisibility-themed movies that followed in Bollywood.

In conclusion, Mr. X in Bombay is a classic Bollywood movie that combines science fiction, drama, and comedy in equal parts. It is a story of how an inventor uses his invention for the greater good, and how technology can be utilized to help those in need. The film set an example for other movies and still remains a favorite among Bollywood movie lovers today.

Mr. X in Bombay is a 1964 science fiction movie with a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.3.