Mem Sahib
Synopsis
Meena, a wealthy, educated girl, has been promised in marriage to Sunder, a sheltered young man who has received an extremely traditional religious education. Displeased, Meena sets out to find a more suitable candidate, but is taken in by Manohar, a gold-digging conman. Finding Sunder to be clueless about the world, Manohar is soon manipulating him as well as Meena in his schemes to gain possession of Meena's fortune.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- R.C. Talwar
- Screenplay & Story
- J.S. Casshyap, R.C. Talwar, Ramanand Sagar
- Original Score
- Madan Mohan
- Original Title
- Mem Sahib
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- NH Studioz
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R.C. Talwar
J.S. Casshyap, R.C. Talwar, Ramanand Sagar
Madan Mohan
P.T. Keluskar
R.C. Talwar
Department Leadership Roster
P.T. Keluskar
Editor
R.C. Talwar
Writer
R.C. Talwar
Producer
R.C. Talwar
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mem Sahib
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What is Mem Sahib about?
Meena, a wealthy, educated girl, has been promised in marriage to Sunder, a sheltered young man who has received an extremely traditional religious education. Displeased, Meena sets out to find a more suitable candidate, but is taken in by Manohar, a gold-digging conman. Finding Sunder to be clueless about the world, Manohar is soon manipulating him as well as Meena in his schemes to gain possession of Meena's fortune.
Who directed Mem Sahib?
Mem Sahib was directed by R.C. Talwar.
Who stars in Mem Sahib?
The principal cast of Mem Sahib includes Meena Kumari, Kishore Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Kumkum, Mehmood.
When was Mem Sahib released and how long is it?
Mem Sahib was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Mem Sahib?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mem Sahib was composed by Madan Mohan.