India is Ours
Originally released in 1950. India is Ours is a documentary/drama film. directed by Paul Zils. With a runtime of 2h 19m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Prithviraj Kapoor, Dev Anand, and Premnath Malhotra
Synopsis
Though times have changed, Ram still uses old ways of farming due to a drought in the village. His brother, Bala, goes to Bombay to earn his living. Mahadev, a Zamindar in the village, eyes Usha, the lover of Bala. Due to the drought, the crops fail in the village, and Shikh Sahib, a social worker, comes to help the farmers, and shows them new ways of farming. Ramu goes to Bombay to take a loan for cooperative farming and asks Bala to turn back to the village, but he refuses. [The film is a socio-economic study of post-independence India, blending documentary elements with narrative storytelling. The film is often described as a "simple story woven into the documentary design" and features actors like Prithviraj Kapoor and Dev Anand.]
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1950
76 years ago
Runtime
2h 19m
139 minutes total
Language
Hindi
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- Documentary Unit of India
Frequently Asked Questions
What is India is Ours about?
Though times have changed, Ram still uses old ways of farming due to a drought in the village. His brother, Bala, goes to Bombay to earn his living. Mahadev, a Zamindar in the village, eyes Usha, t...
Who directed India is Ours?
India is Ours was directed by Paul Zils.
How long is India is Ours?
India is Ours has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
When was India is Ours released?
India is Ours was released on January 1, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in India is Ours?
The main cast of India is Ours includes Prithviraj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Premnath Malhotra, P. Jairaj, Durga Khote.