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Overview
Amal, a young boy with an incurable disease is trapped inside the house by the local pandit-doctor’s orders. He spends the day chattering with passersby and villagers while daydreaming about those encounters later. When the chowkidar tells him the new building across the road from his house is a new Post Office belonging the Raja, Amal starts fantasising about visiting the King beyond the hills, and getting a letter or delivering the letters going all around, setting out from the confine of his house
A closer look
Dak Ghar (1965) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Zul Vellani. The cast includes Sachin Pilgaonkar, A.K. Hangal, Satyendra Kapoor, Balraj Sahni. Runtime: 60 minutes.
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Dak Ghar FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Dak Ghar?
Dak Ghar is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Dak Ghar?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 1965. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Dak Ghar?
The listed director is Zul Vellani.
Who is in the cast of Dak Ghar?
The available cast credits include Sachin Pilgaonkar, A.K. Hangal, Satyendra Kapoor, Balraj Sahni, Mukri. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Dak Ghar?
The recorded runtime is 60 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Dak Ghar?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Dak Ghar?
The original title in our source data is डाकघर. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Dak Ghar about?
Amal, a young boy with an incurable disease is trapped inside the house by the local pandit-doctor’s orders. He spends the day chattering with passersby and villagers while daydreaming about those encounters later. When the chowkidar tells him the new building across the road from his house is a new Post Office belonging the Raja, Amal starts fantasising about visiting the King beyond the hills, and getting a letter or delivering the letters going all around, setting out from the confine of his house
