Dharti Ke Lal (1946)
Based on plays by Bhattacharya and the story Annadata by Krishan Chander. A film about the famine that swept through Indian villages in the final years of the war for independence. After natural disasters (floods and droughts), villagers seek refuge in the city.
Director: Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: January 2, 1946
Cast
- Balraj Sahni - Niranjan, the eldest son of Samaddar
- Damayanti Sahni - Binodini, wife of Niranjan
- Anwar Mirza - Ramu, the youngest son of Samaddar
- Tripti Bhaduri - Radhika, wife of Ramu
- Sombhu Mitra - Самаддар
- Usha Dutta - Samaddar's wife
- Rashid Ahmed - teacher
- Hameed Butt
- Zohra Sehgal
Screenplay
Music: Ravi Shankar
Cinematography: Jamnadas Kapadia
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी, اردو
Original Language: hi
More Films by Director: Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dharti Ke Lal about?
- Based on plays by Bhattacharya and the story Annadata by Krishan Chander. A film about the famine that swept through Indian villages in the final years of the war for independence. After natural disasters (floods and droughts), villagers seek refuge in the city.
- Who directed Dharti Ke Lal?
- Dharti Ke Lal was directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas.
- Who stars in Dharti Ke Lal?
- Dharti Ke Lal stars Balraj Sahni, Damayanti Sahni, Anwar Mirza, Tripti Bhaduri, Sombhu Mitra, Usha Dutta.
- How long is Dharti Ke Lal?
- Dharti Ke Lal has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- Where was Dharti Ke Lal produced?
- Dharti Ke Lal was produced in India.