Gunga Jumna (1961)

Gunga Jumna (1961) poster

Widowed Govindi lives a poor lifestyle in Haripur along with two sons, Gungaram and Jumna. While Jumna is studious, Gungaram is the opposite, but has a good heart and decides to use his earnings to ensure his brother gets a decent education. After her employer, Hariram, accuses Govindi of theft, the shock kills her. After her passing, Gungaram works for Hariram while Jumna goes to the city to study and becomes a police officer. His first assignment is in Haripur, where he will be forced to confront Gungaram, who is now is the leader of a dreaded band of killer bandits.

Director: Nitin Bose
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 178 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Naushad
Cinematography: V. Babasaheb
Editing: Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Das Dhaimade
Production: Citizens Films
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi

Similar Movies

More Films by Director: Nitin Bose
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gunga Jumna about?
Widowed Govindi lives a poor lifestyle in Haripur along with two sons, Gungaram and Jumna. While Jumna is studious, Gungaram is the opposite, but has a good heart and decides to use his earnings to ensure his brother gets a decent education. After her employer, Hariram, accuses Govindi of theft, the shock kills her. After her passing, Gungaram works for Hariram while Jumna goes to the city to study and becomes a police officer. His first assignment is in Haripur, where he will be forced to confront Gungaram, who is now is the leader of a dreaded band of killer bandits.
Who directed Gunga Jumna?
Gunga Jumna was directed by Nitin Bose.
Who stars in Gunga Jumna?
Gunga Jumna stars Dilip Kumar, Nasir Khan, Vyjayanthimala, Leela Chitnis, Anwar Hussain, Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi.
How long is Gunga Jumna?
Gunga Jumna has a runtime of 2h 58m (178 minutes).
What genre is Gunga Jumna?
Gunga Jumna is a Drama film.
Where was Gunga Jumna produced?
Gunga Jumna was produced in India.