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Hindi CINEMA · 1937
Jagirdar
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Overview
The follow-up to Manmohan (1936) again starred Surendra and Bibbo. She is Neela, he plays Jagirdar Surendra. They secretly marry and have a child. When Jagirdar is presumed dead in a shipwreck, the child is considered illegitimate. The poor peasant Shripat (Pande) helps Neela by marrying her and raising her son Ramesh (Motilal). The husband eventually returns and violently quarrels with Shripat about who ‘owns’ Neela. When the villain Banwarilal kills Shripat, the husband is framed for the killing. The real problem, however, is the son’s rejection of his father, solved when together they face the gangsters in Narayanlal’s (Yakub) den.
A closer look
Jagirdar (1937) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by Mehboob Khan. The cast includes Surendra, Motilal, Bibbo, Yakub. Runtime: 166 minutes.
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Jagirdar FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Jagirdar?
Jagirdar is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Jagirdar?
Our source metadata lists 2 April 1937. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Jagirdar?
The listed director is Mehboob Khan.
Who is in the cast of Jagirdar?
The available cast credits include Surendra, Motilal, Bibbo, Yakub, Bhudo Advani. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Jagirdar?
The recorded runtime is 166 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Jagirdar about?
The follow-up to Manmohan (1936) again starred Surendra and Bibbo. She is Neela, he plays Jagirdar Surendra. They secretly marry and have a child. When Jagirdar is presumed dead in a shipwreck, the child is considered illegitimate. The poor peasant Shripat (Pande) helps Neela by marrying her and raising her son Ramesh (Motilal). The husband eventually returns and violently quarrels with Shripat about who ‘owns’ Neela. When the villain Banwarilal kills Shripat, the husband is framed for the killing. The real problem, however, is the son’s rejection of his father, solved when together they face the gangsters in Narayanlal’s (Yakub) den.
