Baghban
Synopsis
The naive Saroop (Nandrekar) romantically renounces earthly pleasures under the influence of a sadhu (Ashraf Khan). Arrested at a fairground and jailed, fellow convicts change his view of the world. Working in the prison’s garden, he meets the superintendent Sohanlal’s (Nazir) daughter Durga (Kumari), who was married as a child to a boy now believed dead. Ranjit (Singh) covets her and on her wedding day to the nasty Ranjit, it is discovered that Saroop was her child-husband.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abdul Rashid Kardar
- Screenplay & Story
- Abdul Rashid Kardar, Begum Ansari
- Original Score
- Mukhtar Hussain
- Original Title
- Baghban
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Production Studios
- General Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abdul Rashid Kardar
Abdul Rashid Kardar, Begum Ansari
Mukhtar Hussain
Seth Shiraz Ali Hakim
Department Leadership Roster
Abdul Rashid Kardar
Director
Seth Shiraz Ali Hakim
Producer
Abdul Rashid Kardar
Writer
Begum Ansari
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baghban
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Baghban about?
The naive Saroop (Nandrekar) romantically renounces earthly pleasures under the influence of a sadhu (Ashraf Khan). Arrested at a fairground and jailed, fellow convicts change his view of the world. Working in the prison’s garden, he meets the superintendent Sohanlal’s (Nazir) daughter Durga (Kumari), who was married as a child to a boy now believed dead. Ranjit (Singh) covets her and on her wedding day to the nasty Ranjit, it is discovered that Saroop was her child-husband.
Who directed Baghban?
Baghban was directed by Abdul Rashid Kardar.
Who stars in Baghban?
The principal cast of Baghban includes Bimala Kumari, B. Nandrekar, Sitara Devi, Vinita Butt, Putli.
When was Baghban released and how long is it?
Baghban was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 2h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Baghban?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baghban was composed by Mukhtar Hussain.