Balam
Synopsis
Basant, the educated son of a landlord, who disguises himself as a poor farmer to investigate corruption among his father’s tenants and, in the process, falls in love with the kind Kamla. Their budding romance is shattered when his true identity is revealed, forcing him to leave the village misunderstood. Soon after, a murder occurs, leading to Kamla's father being wrongly imprisoned. Years later, as Kamla raises an orphaned child, she and Basant find their lives dangerously intertwined once more by the manipulative villain Gangoo, forcing them to risk everything to uncover the truth and seek justice amidst the tragedy and betrayal.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Homi Wadia
- Screenplay & Story
- J.B.H. Wadia
- Original Score
- Bhagat Ram, Husn Lal
- Original Title
- Balam
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Wadia Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Homi Wadia
J.B.H. Wadia
Bhagat Ram, Husn Lal
Hila Wadia
Department Leadership Roster
J.B.H. Wadia
Writer
Bhagat Ram
Original Music Composer
Husn Lal
Original Music Composer
Homi Wadia
Director
Hila Wadia
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Balam about?
Basant, the educated son of a landlord, who disguises himself as a poor farmer to investigate corruption among his father’s tenants and, in the process, falls in love with the kind Kamla. Their budding romance is shattered when his true identity is revealed, forcing him to leave the village misunderstood. Soon after, a murder occurs, leading to Kamla's father being wrongly imprisoned. Years later, as Kamla raises an orphaned child, she and Basant find their lives dangerously intertwined once more by the manipulative villain Gangoo, forcing them to risk everything to uncover the truth and seek justice amidst the tragedy and betrayal.
Who directed Balam?
Balam was directed by Homi Wadia.
Who stars in Balam?
The principal cast of Balam includes Suraiya, Wasti, Nigar Sultana, Masood, Jayant.
When was Balam released and how long is it?
Balam was released in 1949 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Balam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Balam was composed by Bhagat Ram, Husn Lal.