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Hindi CINEMA · 1954
Biraj Bahu
बिराज बहू
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Overview
Nilambhar Chakravorty belongs to a poor family, and lives in a joint family with his married brother, Pitambar, unmarried sister, Punnu, and wife, Biraj. Since his sister is of marriageable age, he arranges her marriage, and borrows some money. When Pitambar comes to know about this, he refuses to share any expense in his sister's marriage, and decides to separate, resulting in a fence being put up between their homes. Nilambher, unable to find employment, is unable to pay back the loan, and soon both he and his wife barely have enough to live on. To complicate matters further, Deodhar, a wealthy young contractor has his eye on Biraj's beauty and would like to be intimate with her, in return for money and a better life.
A closer look
Biraj Bahu (1954) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Bimal Roy. The cast includes Kamini Kaushal, Abhi Bhattacharya, Shakuntala, Pran. Runtime: 145 minutes.
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Biraj Bahu FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Biraj Bahu?
Biraj Bahu is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Biraj Bahu?
Our source metadata lists 1 March 1954. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Biraj Bahu?
The listed director is Bimal Roy.
Who is in the cast of Biraj Bahu?
The available cast credits include Kamini Kaushal, Abhi Bhattacharya, Shakuntala, Pran, Randhir. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Biraj Bahu?
The recorded runtime is 145 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Biraj Bahu?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Biraj Bahu?
The original title in our source data is बिराज बहू. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Biraj Bahu about?
Nilambhar Chakravorty belongs to a poor family, and lives in a joint family with his married brother, Pitambar, unmarried sister, Punnu, and wife, Biraj. Since his sister is of marriageable age, he arranges her marriage, and borrows some money. When Pitambar comes to know about this, he refuses to share any expense in his sister's marriage, and decides to separate, resulting in a fence being put up between their homes. Nilambher, unable to find employment, is unable to pay back the loan, and soon both he and his wife barely have enough to live on. To complicate matters further, Deodhar, a wealthy young contractor has his eye on Biraj's beauty and would like to be intimate with her, in return for money and a better life.
