Janmabhoomi

Janmabhoomi

126 mins | Drama, Romance | April 3, 1936

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.

Janmabhoomi

126 mins | Drama, Romance | April 3, 1936

Janmabhoomi
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.
Producers Bombay Talkies
Original title Janmabhoomi
Directors
Writers J.S. Casshyap, Niranjan Pal

Cast

Devika Rani

as Protima

Ashok Kumar

as Ajay