Dharti Ke Lal
Synopsis
Based on plays by Bhattacharya and the story Annadata by Krishan Chander. A film about the famine that swept through Indian villages in the final years of the war for independence. After natural disasters (floods and droughts), villagers seek refuge in the city.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
- Screenplay & Story
- Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, Bijon Bhattacharya, Krishan Chander
- Original Score
- Ravi Shankar
- Original Title
- Dharti Ke Lal
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, Urdu
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, Bijon Bhattacharya, Krishan Chander
Ravi Shankar
Jamnadas Kapadia
Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
Department Leadership Roster
Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
Writer
Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
Director
Bijon Bhattacharya
Writer
Jamnadas Kapadia
Director of Photography
Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dharti Ke Lal
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What is Dharti Ke Lal about?
Based on plays by Bhattacharya and the story Annadata by Krishan Chander. A film about the famine that swept through Indian villages in the final years of the war for independence. After natural disasters (floods and droughts), villagers seek refuge in the city.
Who directed Dharti Ke Lal?
Dharti Ke Lal was directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas.
Who stars in Dharti Ke Lal?
The principal cast of Dharti Ke Lal includes Balraj Sahni, Damayanti Sahni, Anwar Mirza, Tripti Bhaduri, Sombhu Mitra.
When was Dharti Ke Lal released and how long is it?
Dharti Ke Lal was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Dharti Ke Lal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dharti Ke Lal was composed by Ravi Shankar.