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Hindi CINEMA · 1940
Har Jeet
Overview
Set in the early 20th C. Calcutta Theatres industry. Kamala (Kanan Devi) is the star of the Ruby Theatre owned by her guardian Maheshbabu. Narendra (Sanyal) is the equally popular star in the rival Bina Theatre, which he abandons to join the Ruby repertoire when he falls in love with Kamala. In a lyrical sequence in the countryside, they marry in a poor peasant setting. Narendra then shows his true colours and forbids Kamala to continue her acting career. She returns to the stage anyway while Narendra stays among the peasants. He later returns to the Bina Theatre and its success is intercut with the bankruptcy of the Ruby Theatre.
A closer look
Har Jeet (1940) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by Amar Mullick. The cast includes Kanan Devi, Pahadi Sanyal, Meera Dutta, Chhaya Devi. Runtime: 152 minutes.
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Har Jeet FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Har Jeet?
Har Jeet is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Har Jeet?
Our source metadata lists 5 October 1940. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Har Jeet?
The listed director is Amar Mullick.
Who is in the cast of Har Jeet?
The available cast credits include Kanan Devi, Pahadi Sanyal, Meera Dutta, Chhaya Devi, Nawab. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Har Jeet?
The recorded runtime is 152 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Har Jeet about?
Set in the early 20th C. Calcutta Theatres industry. Kamala (Kanan Devi) is the star of the Ruby Theatre owned by her guardian Maheshbabu. Narendra (Sanyal) is the equally popular star in the rival Bina Theatre, which he abandons to join the Ruby repertoire when he falls in love with Kamala. In a lyrical sequence in the countryside, they marry in a poor peasant setting. Narendra then shows his true colours and forbids Kamala to continue her acting career. She returns to the stage anyway while Narendra stays among the peasants. He later returns to the Bina Theatre and its success is intercut with the bankruptcy of the Ruby Theatre.
