🎬 Film · Hindi

Do Bigha Zamin (N/A)

Name: Do Bigha Zamin
Director: Bimal Roy
Genre: drama film
Duration: 142 min
Cast: Nazir Hussain, Nana Palsikar, Meena Kumari, Mehmood Ali, Murad

⏱ 142 min drama film

Plot

1953 Indian Hindi film directed by Bimal Roy

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Why Watch This

Do Bigha Zamin is a pioneering work of Indian neorealism that captures the painful clash between agrarian life and industrial ambition. Bimal Roy’s lyrical storytelling and stark black‑and‑white visuals make the farmer’s struggle feel both intimate and universal.

Best For

Classic cinema fans, Social drama lovers, Indian film enthusiasts, History buffs, Bimal Roy admirers

The CinePearl Take

Balraj Sahni delivers a quietly devastating performance, embodying the dignity and desperation of a man forced to sell his land. The film’s deliberate pacing lets the audience absorb each loss, while the recurring motif of the windmill underscores the relentless march of progress. Roy’s use of natural lighting and location shooting adds an authentic texture that still feels fresh today.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Bimal Roy
Cast: Nazir Hussain, Nana Palsikar, Meena Kumari, Mehmood Ali, Murad, Jagdeep, Nirupa Roy, Balraj Sahni
Writer: Salil Chowdhury, Hrishikesh Mukherjee

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