Roti (1942)
Roti made in the early 1940s inspired by the German Expressionism, is a real critique of Indian society with prophetic insight. It deals with two models - one of a millionaire, possessed by money and power in an industrial civilisation, the other of a tribal couple living in a primeval state of nature. The millionaire is saved by the couple after an air crash, the tribal couple emigrate to the city, do not find happiness and return. The millionaire is ruined in the city, tries futilely to find salvation among the tribal.
Director: Mehboob Khan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 128 min
Release Date: August 25, 1942
Cast
- Chandramohan - Laxmidas
- Sheikh Mukhtar - Balam
- Sitara Devi - Kinara
- Begum Akhtar - Darling (as Akhtaribai Fayzabadi)
- Ashraf Khan - Bhadak
Screenplay
Cinematography: Faredoon A. Irani
Production: National Studios
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi
More Films by Director: Mehboob Khan
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Roti about?
- Roti made in the early 1940s inspired by the German Expressionism, is a real critique of Indian society with prophetic insight. It deals with two models - one of a millionaire, possessed by money and power in an industrial civilisation, the other of a tribal couple living in a primeval state of nature. The millionaire is saved by the couple after an air crash, the tribal couple emigrate to the city, do not find happiness and return. The millionaire is ruined in the city, tries futilely to find salvation among the tribal.
- Who directed Roti?
- Roti was directed by Mehboob Khan.
- Who stars in Roti?
- Roti stars Chandramohan, Sheikh Mukhtar, Sitara Devi, Begum Akhtar, Ashraf Khan.
- How long is Roti?
- Roti has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is Roti?
- Roti is a Drama film.
- Where was Roti produced?
- Roti was produced in India.