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Hindi CINEMA · 1937
Jeevan Prabhat
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Overview
In this tale of rural caste divisions, polygamy is added to the theme in this story of Uma, born in an orthodox Brahmin family. To the despair of her parents she values her friendship with low-caste potters. Especially with Ranu. When she marries Nandlal, a man from her own caste, her potter friends are happy for her - until they learn that Nandlal is taking a second wife, Padma, with Uma's consent. The problem is that Uma is thought to be infertile. Uma returns to her parents' home mainly because Nandlal is paying no attention to his new wife, and when she returns she meets Ramu again. Nandlal overhears a conversation between Ramu and Uma and, when Uma suddenly discovers that she is pregnant after all, he doubts her fidelity.
A closer look
Jeevan Prabhat (1937) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by Franz Osten. Runtime: 144 minutes.
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What is the original language of Jeevan Prabhat?
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Our source metadata lists 1 January 1937. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Jeevan Prabhat?
The listed director is Franz Osten.
How long is Jeevan Prabhat?
The recorded runtime is 144 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Jeevan Prabhat about?
In this tale of rural caste divisions, polygamy is added to the theme in this story of Uma, born in an orthodox Brahmin family. To the despair of her parents she values her friendship with low-caste potters. Especially with Ranu. When she marries Nandlal, a man from her own caste, her potter friends are happy for her - until they learn that Nandlal is taking a second wife, Padma, with Uma's consent. The problem is that Uma is thought to be infertile. Uma returns to her parents' home mainly because Nandlal is paying no attention to his new wife, and when she returns she meets Ramu again. Nandlal overhears a conversation between Ramu and Uma and, when Uma suddenly discovers that she is pregnant after all, he doubts her fidelity.
