Maa
Originally released in 1952. Maa is a drama/romance film. directed by Bimal Roy. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Bharat Bhushan, Leela Chitnis, and Shyama
Synopsis
Chanderbabu (Nazir Hussain), a retired postmaster, lives in the village with his wife and two sons, Rajan (Paul Mahendra) and Bhanu (Bharat Bhushan). He continues to live there and work for the Zamindar, while his children are getting their education. Rajan is studying for his law exam. He is married to a girl (Padma) from a wealthy family whose haughty ways alarm and frightens him. Bhanu, the younger brother is fun-loving but studious. He gets influenced by the Nationalist Movement in the campus and stops his education in the last year of college. His father is disappointed and feels that Rajan is the one they can depend upon in their old age. Bhanu meets Meena (Shyama), and the two fall in love. Meera's father, Ramnarayan, is the school Principal and is impressed by Bhanu. He decides to get Meera married to Bhanu.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 9, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- The Bombay Talkies Ltd.
- The Bombay Talkies Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maa about?
Chanderbabu (Nazir Hussain), a retired postmaster, lives in the village with his wife and two sons, Rajan (Paul Mahendra) and Bhanu (Bharat Bhushan). He continues to live there and work for the Zam...
Who directed Maa?
Maa was directed by Bimal Roy.
How long is Maa?
Maa has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Maa released?
Maa was released on May 9, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Maa?
The main cast of Maa includes Bharat Bhushan, Leela Chitnis, Shyama, Nazir Hussain, Paul Mahendra.