Janmabhoomi
Synopsis
A nationalist rural drama. The plot has Ajau and his girl friend Protima working on behalf of Indian villagers, incurring the enmity of the local zamindar and the villainous Sanatan. Ajay's relentless goodness eventually persuades the zamindar to bequeath his property to the hero, and general well-being reigns as class conflict is transmuted into class collaboration. The film includes the nationalist song 'Jai jai janani janmabhoomi' and other choruses with a similar thrust.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franz Osten
- Screenplay & Story
- Niranjan Pal, J.S. Casshyap
- Original Score
- Saraswati Devi
- Original Title
- Janmabhoomi
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Bombay Talkies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franz Osten
Niranjan Pal, J.S. Casshyap
Saraswati Devi
Department Leadership Roster
Niranjan Pal
Writer
Franz Osten
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Janmabhoomi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Janmabhoomi about?
A nationalist rural drama. The plot has Ajau and his girl friend Protima working on behalf of Indian villagers, incurring the enmity of the local zamindar and the villainous Sanatan. Ajay's relentless goodness eventually persuades the zamindar to bequeath his property to the hero, and general well-being reigns as class conflict is transmuted into class collaboration. The film includes the nationalist song 'Jai jai janani janmabhoomi' and other choruses with a similar thrust.
Who directed Janmabhoomi?
Janmabhoomi was directed by Franz Osten.
Who stars in Janmabhoomi?
The principal cast of Janmabhoomi includes Devika Rani, Ashok Kumar, Kamta Prasad, Chandraprabha, Sunita Devi.
When was Janmabhoomi released and how long is it?
Janmabhoomi was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Janmabhoomi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Janmabhoomi was composed by Saraswati Devi.