Watan
Synopsis
Ostensibly a Central Asian war fantasy about a conflict between the Cossacks and the Tartars, Mehboob’s film proposes a tale advocating national independence. The Cossacks are oppressed by the despotic Russian king (Siddiqui) and his minister Jabir (Kayamali), who has Tartar blood in him. General Murad (Kumar) covertly sides with the opposition, gets arrested for treason and escapes. He meets the wild Gulnar (Sitara Devi) and gets her to spy as a maid of Princess Nigar (Bibbo). Nigar falls for Murad and Gulnar withdraws from the scene for the sake of her nation. Eventually Nigar, at the head of an army of women, helps defeat the villains.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mehboob Khan
- Screenplay & Story
- Mehboob Khan, Wajahat Mirza
- Original Score
- Anil Biswas
- Original Title
- Watan
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- Production Studios
- Sagar Movietone
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mehboob Khan
Mehboob Khan, Wajahat Mirza
Anil Biswas
Department Leadership Roster
Mehboob Khan
Director
Mehboob Khan
Writer
Wajahat Mirza
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Watan about?
Ostensibly a Central Asian war fantasy about a conflict between the Cossacks and the Tartars, Mehboob’s film proposes a tale advocating national independence. The Cossacks are oppressed by the despotic Russian king (Siddiqui) and his minister Jabir (Kayamali), who has Tartar blood in him. General Murad (Kumar) covertly sides with the opposition, gets arrested for treason and escapes. He meets the wild Gulnar (Sitara Devi) and gets her to spy as a maid of Princess Nigar (Bibbo). Nigar falls for Murad and Gulnar withdraws from the scene for the sake of her nation. Eventually Nigar, at the head of an army of women, helps defeat the villains.
Who directed Watan?
Watan was directed by Mehboob Khan.
Who stars in Watan?
The principal cast of Watan includes M. Kumar, Bibbo, Maya Banerjee, Yakub, Sitara Devi.
When was Watan released and how long is it?
Watan was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 2h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Watan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Watan was composed by Anil Biswas.