Chowkidar
Synopsis
This is a story of feudalism in it's raw state. The tonga and a certain simplicity of the village folk is exploited by the Jagirdar and his cohorts. Until the Chowkidar and a doctor -the only son of the money-lender- who initially obtains goodwill by curing people, and providing financial assistance for recovery want to start a change. The influence of the Jagirdar, incites the villagers and his thugs frame the Chowkidar, the doctor and threaten the well being of two women. Throught the film the Jagirdar deals with the sins of his father, will he be able to be a man, and acknowledge the crime of his father?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shyam Ralhan
- Original Title
- Chowkidar
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chowkidar
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What is Chowkidar about?
This is a story of feudalism in it's raw state. The tonga and a certain simplicity of the village folk is exploited by the Jagirdar and his cohorts. Until the Chowkidar and a doctor -the only son of the money-lender- who initially obtains goodwill by curing people, and providing financial assistance for recovery want to start a change. The influence of the Jagirdar, incites the villagers and his thugs frame the Chowkidar, the doctor and threaten the well being of two women. Throught the film the Jagirdar deals with the sins of his father, will he be able to be a man, and acknowledge the crime of his father?
Who directed Chowkidar?
Chowkidar was directed by Shyam Ralhan.
Who stars in Chowkidar?
The principal cast of Chowkidar includes Sanjeev Kumar, Yogeeta Bali, Vinod Khanna, Jeevan Dhar.
When was Chowkidar released and how long is it?
Chowkidar was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.