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Hindi CINEMA · 1961
Gunga Jumna
गंगा जमुना
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Overview
Widowed Govindi lives a poor lifestyle in Haripur along with two sons, Gungaram and Jumna. While Jumna is studious, Gungaram is the opposite, but has a good heart and decides to use his earnings to ensure his brother gets a decent education. After her employer, Hariram, accuses Govindi of theft, the shock kills her. After her passing, Gungaram works for Hariram while Jumna goes to the city to study and becomes a police officer. His first assignment is in Haripur, where he will be forced to confront Gungaram, who is now is the leader of a dreaded band of killer bandits.
A closer look
Gunga Jumna (1961) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Nitin Bose. The cast includes Dilip Kumar, Nasir Khan, Vyjayanthimala, Leela Chitnis. Runtime: 178 minutes.
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Gunga Jumna FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Gunga Jumna?
Gunga Jumna is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Gunga Jumna?
Our source metadata lists 10 November 1961. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Gunga Jumna?
The listed director is Nitin Bose.
Who is in the cast of Gunga Jumna?
The available cast credits include Dilip Kumar, Nasir Khan, Vyjayanthimala, Leela Chitnis, Anwar Hussain. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Gunga Jumna?
The recorded runtime is 178 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Gunga Jumna?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Gunga Jumna?
The original title in our source data is गंगा जमुना. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Gunga Jumna about?
Widowed Govindi lives a poor lifestyle in Haripur along with two sons, Gungaram and Jumna. While Jumna is studious, Gungaram is the opposite, but has a good heart and decides to use his earnings to ensure his brother gets a decent education. After her employer, Hariram, accuses Govindi of theft, the shock kills her. After her passing, Gungaram works for Hariram while Jumna goes to the city to study and becomes a police officer. His first assignment is in Haripur, where he will be forced to confront Gungaram, who is now is the leader of a dreaded band of killer bandits.
