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Overview
Two Adivasi tribes are in conflict for the local economic rights. The daughter of the Nagi tribe's chief, Mala (Vyjayanthimala) vows to kill the son of the Ragi tribe's chief, Sanatan (Pradeep Kumar) as revenge. Trespassing the enemy territory, she is mesmerized by music of a flute (played by the musician Kalyanji Virji Shah). Coming closer, she finds out that the singer is Sanatan. They fall in love, but find it difficult to appease the enmity between the two tribes and to resist the attempts of the villain Prabir (Jeevan) to marry Mala.
A closer look
Nagin (1954) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by Nandwal Jaswantlal. The cast includes Vyjayanthimala, Jeevan Dhar, Pradeep Kumar, Ram Avtar. Runtime: 139 minutes.
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Nagin FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Nagin?
Nagin is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Nagin?
Our source metadata lists 5 March 1954. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Nagin?
The listed director is Nandwal Jaswantlal.
Who is in the cast of Nagin?
The available cast credits include Vyjayanthimala, Jeevan Dhar, Pradeep Kumar, Ram Avtar, Mubarak Mechant. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Nagin?
The recorded runtime is 139 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Nagin about?
Two Adivasi tribes are in conflict for the local economic rights. The daughter of the Nagi tribe's chief, Mala (Vyjayanthimala) vows to kill the son of the Ragi tribe's chief, Sanatan (Pradeep Kumar) as revenge. Trespassing the enemy territory, she is mesmerized by music of a flute (played by the musician Kalyanji Virji Shah). Coming closer, she finds out that the singer is Sanatan. They fall in love, but find it difficult to appease the enmity between the two tribes and to resist the attempts of the villain Prabir (Jeevan) to marry Mala.
