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Bengali CINEMA · 1938
Jiban Maran
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Overview
A famous radio singer Mohan (Saigal) is in love with Geeta (Leela Desai). When he goes to his friend a doctor, TB Specialist, Bijoy (Bhanu) for a check-up, he is found to be in an advance stage of TB. Meanwhile Leela's dominant mother and aunt (Nibhanani and Manorama) had been against the poor Mohan and had set their eyes on same Dr. Bijoy, the son of a family friend. When Mohan comes to know of it, and also his sickness, he decides to walk away from them. He is intercepted by a doctor who ran a sanatorium for TB patients, with some new method of treatment. Geeta couldn't forget Mohan and waited, but in the end she had to relent. Then it was known that Mohan was alive and cured. What would now Bijoy and Geeta do? There wedding was the next day, and they have to go ahead with it, the honour of both the families were at stake. Mohan too aware of his being exposed, disappears from the sanatorium and is untraceable.
A closer look
Jiban Maran (1938) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Nitin Bose. The cast includes K.L. Saigal, Leela Desai, Devbala, Elias Chowla. Runtime: 109 minutes.
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What is the original language of Jiban Maran?
Jiban Maran is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Jiban Maran?
Our source metadata lists 14 October 1938. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Jiban Maran?
The listed director is Nitin Bose.
Who is in the cast of Jiban Maran?
The available cast credits include K.L. Saigal, Leela Desai, Devbala, Elias Chowla, Boken Chatto. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Jiban Maran?
The recorded runtime is 109 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Jiban Maran?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is Jiban Maran about?
A famous radio singer Mohan (Saigal) is in love with Geeta (Leela Desai). When he goes to his friend a doctor, TB Specialist, Bijoy (Bhanu) for a check-up, he is found to be in an advance stage of TB. Meanwhile Leela's dominant mother and aunt (Nibhanani and Manorama) had been against the poor Mohan and had set their eyes on same Dr. Bijoy, the son of a family friend. When Mohan comes to know of it, and also his sickness, he decides to walk away from them. He is intercepted by a doctor who ran a sanatorium for TB patients, with some new method of treatment. Geeta couldn't forget Mohan and waited, but in the end she had to relent. Then it was known that Mohan was alive and cured. What would now Bijoy and Geeta do? There wedding was the next day, and they have to go ahead with it, the honour of both the families were at stake. Mohan too aware of his being exposed, disappears from the sanatorium and is untraceable.
