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Hindi CINEMA · 1957

Mother India

मदर इण्डिया

Showing the path is easy, but walking it is hard.

1957-02-13175 min
Drama
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THE STORY

Overview

A poverty-stricken woman raises her sons through many trials and tribulations. But no matter the struggles, always sticks to her own moral code.

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A closer look

Mother India (1957) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Mehboob Khan. The cast includes Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar, Raaj Kumar. Runtime: 175 minutes.

Cast & crew

Portrait of Mehboob Khan
Mehboob KhanDirector
Portrait of Nargis
NargisRadha
Portrait of Kumkum
KumkumChampa Chanchal
Portrait of Mukri
MukriShambu
Sheela NaikKamla Siddiqui
Portrait of Azra
AzraChandra
Portrait of Sajid Khan
Sajid KhanYoung Birju
JilloShamu's mother
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Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Mother India?

Mother India is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.

What release date is listed for Mother India?

Our source metadata lists 13 February 1957. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Mother India?

The listed director is Mehboob Khan.

Who is in the cast of Mother India?

The available cast credits include Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Mother India?

The recorded runtime is 175 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is Mother India?

The source lists these genres: Drama.

What is the original title of Mother India?

The original title in our source data is मदर इण्डिया. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.

What is Mother India about?

A poverty-stricken woman raises her sons through many trials and tribulations. But no matter the struggles, always sticks to her own moral code.

Is a trailer available for Mother India?

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