🎬 Film · Hindi

Awaara (N/A)

Name: Awaara
Genre: drama film, trial film
Duration: 193 min
Cast: Nargis, Shashi Kapoor, Brij Mohan Vyas, Leela Mishra, K. N. Singh

⏱ 193 min drama film trial film

Plot

1951 film by Raj Kapoor

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Why Watch This

Awaara blends romance, social satire, and unforgettable music into a single, charismatic performance by Raj Kapoor as the lovable tramp. Its bold commentary on class and destiny still feels fresh, while the iconic songs still echo through Bollywood’s collective memory.

Best For

Classic Bollywood fans, Romance lovers, Music enthusiasts, Film history buffs, Drama aficionados

The CinePearl Take

Raj Kapoor’s magnetic screen presence carries the film, but it’s Nargis’s nuanced portrayal of the conflicted heroine that grounds the story emotionally. The pacing swings between breezy street‑level escapades and poignant courtroom drama, underscoring the film’s central question: are we born good or made? Shankar‑Jaikishan’s score, especially “Awaara Hoon,” remains a masterclass in marrying melody to narrative.

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Cast & Crew

Cast: Nargis, Shashi Kapoor, Brij Mohan Vyas, Leela Mishra, K. N. Singh, Prithviraj Kapoor, Leela Chitnis, Cuckoo Moray
Writer: Khwaja Ahmad Abbas

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