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Hindi CINEMA · 1949
Balam
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Overview
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.
A closer look
Balam (1949) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Action, Romance. Directed by Homi Wadia. The cast includes Suraiya, Wasti, Nigar Sultana, Masood.
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Balam FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Balam?
Balam is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Balam?
Our source metadata lists 12 August 1949. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Balam?
The listed director is Homi Wadia.
Who is in the cast of Balam?
The available cast credits include Suraiya, Wasti, Nigar Sultana, Masood, Jayant. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
What type of movie is Balam?
The source lists these genres: Action, Romance.
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.
