Manmohan
Synopsis
A social woman-centered film interrogating aspects of feudal patriarchy. The painter Ashok (Surendra) who loves the orphaned Vimala (Bibbo) is distressed to learn that she is due to marry Jagdish (Yakub). He paints Vimala's portraits with a frenzied obsession and becomes a famous artist. Paralleling this love story is the decline in Ashok's family fortunes.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mehboob Khan
- Screenplay & Story
- Zia Sarhadi
- Original Title
- Manmohan
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Studios
- Sagar Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mehboob Khan
Zia Sarhadi
Department Leadership Roster
Mehboob Khan
Director
Zia Sarhadi
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manmohan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manmohan about?
A social woman-centered film interrogating aspects of feudal patriarchy. The painter Ashok (Surendra) who loves the orphaned Vimala (Bibbo) is distressed to learn that she is due to marry Jagdish (Yakub). He paints Vimala's portraits with a frenzied obsession and becomes a famous artist. Paralleling this love story is the decline in Ashok's family fortunes.
Who directed Manmohan?
Manmohan was directed by Mehboob Khan.
Who stars in Manmohan?
The principal cast of Manmohan includes Bibbo, Motilal, Yakub, Ashalata, Bhudo Advani.
When was Manmohan released and how long is it?
Manmohan was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.