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Overview
In a remote village in Odisha, poverty and illiteracy have fostered dependence on superstition. The villagers have mortgaged their land to the landlord Janrdhan, who forces many of them to become contract laborers and leave the village to earn a livelihood. The story revolves around two villagers, Haria and Bhamar, and Bhamar's daughter, Phoola, who become entangled in Janrdhan's greed and oppression.
A closer look
Niraba Jhada (1984) is a Odia-language Indian movie. Genres: Documentary, Drama. Directed by Manmohan Mahapatra. The cast includes Hemanta Das, Jaya Swami, Robin Das, Arun Nanda. Runtime: 119 minutes.
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Niraba Jhada FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Niraba Jhada?
Niraba Jhada is listed as a Odia-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Niraba Jhada?
Our source metadata lists 20 July 1984. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Niraba Jhada?
The listed director is Manmohan Mahapatra.
Who is in the cast of Niraba Jhada?
The available cast credits include Hemanta Das, Jaya Swami, Robin Das, Arun Nanda, Niranjan Patnaik. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Niraba Jhada?
The recorded runtime is 119 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Niraba Jhada?
The source lists these genres: Documentary, Drama.
What is the original title of Niraba Jhada?
The original title in our source data is ନୀରବ ଝଡ଼. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Niraba Jhada about?
In a remote village in Odisha, poverty and illiteracy have fostered dependence on superstition. The villagers have mortgaged their land to the landlord Janrdhan, who forces many of them to become contract laborers and leave the village to earn a livelihood. The story revolves around two villagers, Haria and Bhamar, and Bhamar's daughter, Phoola, who become entangled in Janrdhan's greed and oppression.
