The Lamp of the Tomb
Marhi Da Deeva
“The Lamp of the Tomb”
Synopsis
Set in rural Punjab, Jagseer, a marginalized low-caste sharecropper's son, navigates a changing rural society as traditional feudal ties give way to exploitation. Struggling against severe caste barriers, land displacement, and an unrequited love for the married Bhani, Jagsa faces a difficult path as his family's livelihood crumbles.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Surinder Singh
- Screenplay & Story
- Gurdial Singh
- Original Score
- Mohinderjit Singh
- Original Title
- Marhi Da Deeva
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Punjabi
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- National Film Development Corporation of India
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Surinder Singh
Gurdial Singh
Mohinderjit Singh
Subhash Sehgal
Ravi Malik
Department Leadership Roster
Ravi Malik
Producer
Surinder Singh
Director
Gurdial Singh
Writer
Subhash Sehgal
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lamp of the Tomb
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What is The Lamp of the Tomb about?
Set in rural Punjab, Jagseer, a marginalized low-caste sharecropper's son, navigates a changing rural society as traditional feudal ties give way to exploitation. Struggling against severe caste barriers, land displacement, and an unrequited love for the married Bhani, Jagsa faces a difficult path as his family's livelihood crumbles.
Who directed The Lamp of the Tomb?
The Lamp of the Tomb was directed by Surinder Singh.
Who stars in The Lamp of the Tomb?
The principal cast of The Lamp of the Tomb includes Raj Babbar, Deepti Naval, Parikshat Sahni, Kanwaljit Singh, Pankaj Kapur.
When was The Lamp of the Tomb released and how long is it?
The Lamp of the Tomb was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lamp of the Tomb?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lamp of the Tomb was composed by Mohinderjit Singh.