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Hindi CINEMA · 1945
Humayun
हुमायूं
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Overview
The film follows Humayun’s rise to the throne, his struggles to maintain the empire, and his conflicts with rivals—especially Sher Shah Suri, who defeats him and forces him into exile. Amid political upheaval and personal loss, the story also explores Humayun’s relationships, particularly with his noble wife Hamida Banu. Eventually, with Persian support, he regains his empire, but his triumph is short-lived, as his reign ends with a fatal accident.
A closer look
Humayun (1945) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: History, Romance, War. Directed by Mehboob Khan. The cast includes Ashok Kumar, Chandramohan, Nargis, Veena. Runtime: 118 minutes.
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Humayun FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Humayun?
Humayun is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Humayun?
Our source metadata lists 27 July 1945. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Humayun?
The listed director is Mehboob Khan.
Who is in the cast of Humayun?
The available cast credits include Ashok Kumar, Chandramohan, Nargis, Veena, Abdul Kader. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Humayun?
The recorded runtime is 118 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Humayun?
The source lists these genres: History, Romance, War.
What is the original title of Humayun?
The original title in our source data is हुमायूं. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Humayun about?
The film follows Humayun’s rise to the throne, his struggles to maintain the empire, and his conflicts with rivals—especially Sher Shah Suri, who defeats him and forces him into exile. Amid political upheaval and personal loss, the story also explores Humayun’s relationships, particularly with his noble wife Hamida Banu. Eventually, with Persian support, he regains his empire, but his triumph is short-lived, as his reign ends with a fatal accident.
