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Overview
Widowed Mrs. Lal lives with her two sons, Ram and Ratan; an unmarried daughter, Sheela; Ram's wife, Parvati and her children. While Ram is employed in a mill, Ratan is studying engineering in Calcutta. When Ratan returns, he is offered a job at the same mill, falls in love with a Typist named Manju, much to chagrin of Malti, the daughter of the mill-owner, Sewakram. When Ratan finds out that Sewakram has been defrauding the employees, he decides to form a union, a move that is opposed by Ram, who is very devoted and loyal to Sewakram.
A closer look
Paigham (1959) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by S. S. Vasan. The cast includes Dilip Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, B. Saroja Devi. Runtime: 183 minutes.
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Paigham FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Paigham?
Paigham is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Paigham?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 1959. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Paigham?
The listed director is S. S. Vasan.
Who is in the cast of Paigham?
The available cast credits include Dilip Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, B. Saroja Devi, Johnny Walker. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Paigham?
The recorded runtime is 183 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Paigham?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is Paigham about?
Widowed Mrs. Lal lives with her two sons, Ram and Ratan; an unmarried daughter, Sheela; Ram's wife, Parvati and her children. While Ram is employed in a mill, Ratan is studying engineering in Calcutta. When Ratan returns, he is offered a job at the same mill, falls in love with a Typist named Manju, much to chagrin of Malti, the daughter of the mill-owner, Sewakram. When Ratan finds out that Sewakram has been defrauding the employees, he decides to form a union, a move that is opposed by Ram, who is very devoted and loyal to Sewakram.
