Mother India details
| Format: | U DVD |
|---|---|
| Starring: | Sunil Dutt, Raj Kumar, Nargis, Sheela Naik, Rajendra Kumar |
| Director: | Mehboob Khan |
| Genres: | Bollywood - General, Drama |
| Name | Discs | |
|---|---|---|
Mother India |
U Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 2 hours 39 minutes |
|---|---|
| Rental release: | Currently unavailable |
| Main languages: | Hindi |
| Subtitles: | English |
Write your own review
Most helpful review
Tragic!
By chlo from Kent , 04 Feb 2004[Highly rated reviewer]
This is the first Indian film that I've ever seen, and although I enjoyed it, it is really quite dated. The story is the epic saga of one woman's life and is in turns tragic, tragic, tragic a little comic and then tragic again. It is lightened by the numerous songs that are a feature of all Bollywood cinema. Unfortunately the words of the songs were not subtitled so I had no idea what was going on during those scenes. It didn't seem to affect my enjoyment of the film though.- Was this review helpful to you?
- (13) Yes |
- No (3)
All reviews
(27)Good Values
By M0Z (4 reviews) from Surrey , 05 Jan 2011Classic Indian movie depicting the trials of motherhood, struggle and survival in a world where everything is against the odds.
Excellent performances by Nargis and supporting actors. Old classical songs are beautifully depicted. An excellent anecdote for parents and youth alike.- Was this review helpful to you?
- (2) Yes |
- No (0)
Mother India
By a customer from UK , 03 Sep 2010A landmark film that is worth watching for Nargis's performance alone. Enjoyable and fascinating on lots of levels, in particular - the influence of socialist realist art characteristic of Stalinist Russia, and as a movie made during the early years of Indian independence.- Was this review helpful to you?
- (1) Yes |
- No (0)
Not for the youngsters of today
By a customer from Hampshire , 29 Jan 2009This is only the second Indian film I've seen all the way through (Lagaan being the other).
If you want all-action, hip soundtrack, beautiful people - in other words a typical modern film then this is not for you. If instead you want to see a film from a bygone age with a real storyline that a lot of people of a certain age can relate to then this is the film for you.
The poverty, struggles, hierarchy of a typical farming village are all brought vividly to life. The story is simple, engaging and very moving.
Watch it. Give it a chance. You may even learn something.- Was this review helpful to you?
- (0) Yes |
- No (0)
Not for the youngsters of today
By a customer from Hampshire , 29 Jan 2009This is only the second Indian film I've seen all the way through (Lagaan being the other).
If you want all-action, hip soundtrack, beautiful people - in other words a typical modern film then this is not for you. If instead you want to see a film from a bygone age with a real storyline that a lot of people of a certain age can relate to then this is the film for you.
The poverty, struggles, hierarchy of a typical farming village are all brought vividly to life. The story is simple, engaging and very moving.
Watch it. Give it a chance. You may even learn something.- Was this review helpful to you?
- (0) Yes |
- No (0)
A true Classic
By a customer from London , 26 Mar 2008Very tragic story. good picture- Was this review helpful to you?
- (0) Yes |
- No (0)
