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Hindi CINEMA · 1938
Baghban
Overview
The naive Saroop (Nandrekar) romantically renounces earthly pleasures under the influence of a sadhu (Ashraf Khan). Arrested at a fairground and jailed, fellow convicts change his view of the world. Working in the prison’s garden, he meets the superintendent Sohanlal’s (Nazir) daughter Durga (Kumari), who was married as a child to a boy now believed dead. Ranjit (Singh) covets her and on her wedding day to the nasty Ranjit, it is discovered that Saroop was her child-husband.
A closer look
Baghban (1938) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by Abdul Rashid Kardar. The cast includes Bimala Kumari, B. Nandrekar, Sitara Devi, Vinita Butt. Runtime: 159 minutes.
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Baghban FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Baghban?
Baghban is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Baghban?
Our source metadata lists 16 July 1938. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Baghban?
The listed director is Abdul Rashid Kardar.
Who is in the cast of Baghban?
The available cast credits include Bimala Kumari, B. Nandrekar, Sitara Devi, Vinita Butt, Putli. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Baghban?
The recorded runtime is 159 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Baghban about?
The naive Saroop (Nandrekar) romantically renounces earthly pleasures under the influence of a sadhu (Ashraf Khan). Arrested at a fairground and jailed, fellow convicts change his view of the world. Working in the prison’s garden, he meets the superintendent Sohanlal’s (Nazir) daughter Durga (Kumari), who was married as a child to a boy now believed dead. Ranjit (Singh) covets her and on her wedding day to the nasty Ranjit, it is discovered that Saroop was her child-husband.
