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Overview
A nationalist rural drama. The plot has Ajau and his girl friend Protima working on behalf of Indian villagers, incurring the enmity of the local zamindar and the villainous Sanatan. Ajay's relentless goodness eventually persuades the zamindar to bequeath his property to the hero, and general well-being reigns as class conflict is transmuted into class collaboration. The film includes the nationalist song 'Jai jai janani janmabhoomi' and other choruses with a similar thrust.
A closer look
Janmabhoomi (1936) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Romance. Directed by Franz Osten. The cast includes Devika Rani, Ashok Kumar, Kamta Prasad, Chandraprabha. Runtime: 126 minutes.
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Janmabhoomi FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Janmabhoomi?
Janmabhoomi is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Janmabhoomi?
Our source metadata lists 3 April 1936. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Janmabhoomi?
The listed director is Franz Osten.
Who is in the cast of Janmabhoomi?
The available cast credits include Devika Rani, Ashok Kumar, Kamta Prasad, Chandraprabha, Sunita Devi. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Janmabhoomi?
The recorded runtime is 126 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Janmabhoomi?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Romance.
What is Janmabhoomi about?
A nationalist rural drama. The plot has Ajau and his girl friend Protima working on behalf of Indian villagers, incurring the enmity of the local zamindar and the villainous Sanatan. Ajay's relentless goodness eventually persuades the zamindar to bequeath his property to the hero, and general well-being reigns as class conflict is transmuted into class collaboration. The film includes the nationalist song 'Jai jai janani janmabhoomi' and other choruses with a similar thrust.
