Janmabhoomi (1936) — drama, romance film. Directed by Franz Osten. Starring Devika Rani, Ashok Kumar, Kamta Prasad, Chandraprabha.
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A doctor's selfless dedication to village reform clashes with traditional power structures, leading to a framed conspiracy and ultimate vindication.
Drama, Romance · 10/10 · 126 min · 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.
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