Dharti Ke Lal(1946)
Dharti Ke Lal Synopsis
Based on plays by Bhattacharya and the story Annadata by Krishan Chander. A film about the famine that swept through Indian villages in the final years of the war for independence. After natural disasters (floods and droughts), villagers seek refuge in the city.
Dharti Ke Lal (1946) is a film directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, released on January 2, 1946 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Balraj Sahni, Damayanti Sahni, Anwar Mirza and Tripti Bhaduri. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
- Writers:
- Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, Bijon Bhattacharya, Krishan Chander
- Producers:
- Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
- Cinematographer:
- Jamnadas Kapadia
- Status:
- Released
Dharti Ke Lal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Balraj Sahni
as Niranjan, the eldest son of Samaddar
- Damayanti Sahni
Damayanti Sahni
as Binodini, wife of Niranjan
- Anwar Mirza
Anwar Mirza
as Ramu, the youngest son of Samaddar
- Tripti Bhaduri
Tripti Bhaduri
as Radhika, wife of Ramu
Sombhu Mitra
as Самаддар
- Usha Dutta
Usha Dutta
as Samaddar's wife
- Rashid Ahmed
Rashid Ahmed
as teacher
- Hameed Butt
Hameed Butt
Zohra Sehgal
Key crew
Directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, Bijon Bhattacharya and Krishan Chander, produced by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas.
Dharti Ke Lal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
You may also like
Eat Pray Love
2010
Bastard Out of Carolina
1996
The Safety of Objects
2002
Peepli Live
2010
The Secret: Dare to Dream
2020
A Passage to India
1984
Sir
2018
Bombay Talkies
2013
Lust Stories
2018
Bitter Harvest
2017
Starving in Suburbia
2014
The River
1951
Tumbbad
2018
Cabrini
2024
Our Daily Bread
1934
Ramayana : The Legend of Prince Rama
1997
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
1927
Jude
1996
A Dog's Journey
2019
An Officer and a Gentleman
1982
Movies similar to Dharti Ke Lal
Himmat Aur Mehanat
1987
Hum Hain Lajawab
1984
Jawab Hum Denge
1987
Koi Hai
2003
Kranti Kshetra
1994
Ladaai
1989
Love in Bombay
2013
Main Aur Mera Hathi
1981
Main Tera Dushman
1989
Naag Panchami
1972
Naalayak
1979
Paisa Yeh Paisa
1985
Paraya Ghar
1989
Pratikar
1991
Preetam
1971
Prem Tapasya
1983
Raahee
1987
Rajoo Dada
1992
Ramkali
1985
The Magic Sword
1950
Dharti Ke Lal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dharti Ke Lal online?
+
Dharti Ke Lal (1946) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Dharti Ke Lal?
+
The main cast of Dharti Ke Lal (1946) includes Balraj Sahni, Damayanti Sahni, Anwar Mirza, Tripti Bhaduri and Sombhu Mitra. The film was directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dharti Ke Lal released?
+
Dharti Ke Lal was released on January 2, 1946 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Dharti Ke Lal worth watching?
+
Dharti Ke Lal (1946) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.