Humayun
हुमायूं
Synopsis
The film follows Humayun’s rise to the throne, his struggles to maintain the empire, and his conflicts with rivals—especially Sher Shah Suri, who defeats him and forces him into exile. Amid political upheaval and personal loss, the story also explores Humayun’s relationships, particularly with his noble wife Hamida Banu. Eventually, with Persian support, he regains his empire, but his triumph is short-lived, as his reign ends with a fatal accident.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 27, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mehboob Khan
- Screenplay & Story
- Agha Jani Kashmiri
- Original Score
- Ghulam Haider
- Original Title
- हुमायूं
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, Persian, Urdu
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mehboob Khan
Agha Jani Kashmiri, Waqif
Ghulam Haider
Faredoon A. Irani
Shamsudin Kadri
Department Leadership Roster
Agha Jani Kashmiri
Screenplay
Shamsudin Kadri
Editor
Mehboob Khan
Director
Faredoon A. Irani
Director of Photography
Ghulam Haider
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Humayun.
Similar Titles to Humayun
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.5
5.0
6.7
5.5
8.0
7.0
7.0
7.5
8.3
8.8
7.0
5.7
5.3
8.8
6.4
6.3
6.0
More Like Humayun
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Humayun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Humayun about?
The film follows Humayun’s rise to the throne, his struggles to maintain the empire, and his conflicts with rivals—especially Sher Shah Suri, who defeats him and forces him into exile. Amid political upheaval and personal loss, the story also explores Humayun’s relationships, particularly with his noble wife Hamida Banu. Eventually, with Persian support, he regains his empire, but his triumph is short-lived, as his reign ends with a fatal accident.
Who directed Humayun?
Humayun was directed by Mehboob Khan.
Who stars in Humayun?
The principal cast of Humayun includes Ashok Kumar, Chandramohan, Nargis, Veena, Abdul Kader.
When was Humayun released and how long is it?
Humayun was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Humayun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Humayun was composed by Ghulam Haider.