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Hindi CINEMA · 1938
Watan
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Overview
Ostensibly a Central Asian war fantasy about a conflict between the Cossacks and the Tartars, Mehboob’s film proposes a tale advocating national independence. The Cossacks are oppressed by the despotic Russian king (Siddiqui) and his minister Jabir (Kayamali), who has Tartar blood in him. General Murad (Kumar) covertly sides with the opposition, gets arrested for treason and escapes. He meets the wild Gulnar (Sitara Devi) and gets her to spy as a maid of Princess Nigar (Bibbo). Nigar falls for Murad and Gulnar withdraws from the scene for the sake of her nation. Eventually Nigar, at the head of an army of women, helps defeat the villains.
A closer look
Watan (1938) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by Mehboob Khan. The cast includes M. Kumar, Bibbo, Maya Banerjee, Yakub. Runtime: 168 minutes.
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Watan FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Watan?
Watan is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Watan?
Our source metadata lists 22 January 1938. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Watan?
The listed director is Mehboob Khan.
Who is in the cast of Watan?
The available cast credits include M. Kumar, Bibbo, Maya Banerjee, Yakub, Sitara Devi. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Watan?
The recorded runtime is 168 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Watan about?
Ostensibly a Central Asian war fantasy about a conflict between the Cossacks and the Tartars, Mehboob’s film proposes a tale advocating national independence. The Cossacks are oppressed by the despotic Russian king (Siddiqui) and his minister Jabir (Kayamali), who has Tartar blood in him. General Murad (Kumar) covertly sides with the opposition, gets arrested for treason and escapes. He meets the wild Gulnar (Sitara Devi) and gets her to spy as a maid of Princess Nigar (Bibbo). Nigar falls for Murad and Gulnar withdraws from the scene for the sake of her nation. Eventually Nigar, at the head of an army of women, helps defeat the villains.
