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Hindi CINEMA · 1934
The Lure of the City
Shaher Ka Jadoo
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Overview
Sundarlal abandons his wife, Lalita, and children to pursue a living in the city, where he succumbs to a life of depravity. After their son dies, their daughter, Saju, defends her virtue and supports her mother in extreme poverty. Disguised as a man, she searches the city for her father with the help of a blind man, Baldev. Saju falls in love with a drunken millionaire she rescues, who mistakes her for a boy.
A closer look
The Lure of the City (1934) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Kali Prasad Ghosh. The cast includes Sabita Devi, M. Kumar, Motilal, Krishna Chandra Dey. Runtime: 136 minutes.
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The Lure of the City FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of The Lure of the City?
The Lure of the City is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for The Lure of the City?
Our source metadata lists 15 March 1934. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed The Lure of the City?
The listed director is Kali Prasad Ghosh.
Who is in the cast of The Lure of the City?
The available cast credits include Sabita Devi, M. Kumar, Motilal, Krishna Chandra Dey, Surabhi Kamalabai. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is The Lure of the City?
The recorded runtime is 136 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is The Lure of the City?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of The Lure of the City?
The original title in our source data is Shaher Ka Jadoo. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is The Lure of the City about?
Sundarlal abandons his wife, Lalita, and children to pursue a living in the city, where he succumbs to a life of depravity. After their son dies, their daughter, Saju, defends her virtue and supports her mother in extreme poverty. Disguised as a man, she searches the city for her father with the help of a blind man, Baldev. Saju falls in love with a drunken millionaire she rescues, who mistakes her for a boy.
