Mother India
मदर इण्डिया
“Showing the path is easy, but walking it is hard.”
Synopsis
A poverty-stricken woman raises her sons through many trials and tribulations. But no matter the struggles, always sticks to her own moral code.
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Mother India Movie | Sajid Khan Super Comedy Scene | Sunil Dutt | Rajendra Kumar | Nargis Dutt
Type: Clip • Published 2018-09-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mehboob Khan
- Screenplay & Story
- Wajahat Mirza, S. Ali Raza
- Original Score
- Naushad
- Original Title
- मदर इण्डिया
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Production Studios
- Mehboob Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mehboob Khan
Wajahat Mirza, S. Ali Raza
Naushad
Faredoon A. Irani
Shamsudin Kadri
Mehboob Khan
Department Leadership Roster
Mehboob Khan
Director
Naushad
Original Music Composer
Shamsudin Kadri
Editor
Mehboob Khan
Producer
Faredoon A. Irani
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother India
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mother India about?
A poverty-stricken woman raises her sons through many trials and tribulations. But no matter the struggles, always sticks to her own moral code.
Who directed Mother India?
Mother India was directed by Mehboob Khan.
Who stars in Mother India?
The principal cast of Mother India includes Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi.
When was Mother India released and how long is it?
Mother India was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Mother India?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mother India was composed by Naushad.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mother India?
Mother India holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).