Roti(1942)
Roti Synopsis
Roti made in the early 1940s inspired by the German Expressionism, is a real critique of Indian society with prophetic insight. It deals with two models - one of a millionaire, possessed by money and power in an industrial civilisation, the other of a tribal couple living in a primeval state of nature. The millionaire is saved by the couple after an air crash, the tribal couple emigrate to the city, do not find happiness and return. The millionaire is ruined in the city, tries futilely to find salvation among the tribal.
Roti (1942) is a drama film directed by Mehboob Khan, released on August 25, 1942 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Chandramohan, Sheikh Mukhtar, Sitara Devi and Begum Akhtar. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Mehboob Khan
- Writers:
- Wajahat Mirza
- Cinematographer:
- Faredoon A. Irani
- Production:
- National Studios
- Status:
- Released
Roti Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chandramohan
as Laxmidas
- Sheikh Mukhtar
Sheikh Mukhtar
as Balam
Sitara Devi
as Kinara
Begum Akhtar
as Darling (as Akhtaribai Fayzabadi)
- Ashraf Khan
Ashraf Khan
as Bhadak
Key crew
Directed by Mehboob Khan, written by Wajahat Mirza.
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Roti Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Roti – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Roti online?
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Roti (1942) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Roti?
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The main cast of Roti (1942) includes Chandramohan, Sheikh Mukhtar, Sitara Devi, Begum Akhtar and Ashraf Khan. The film was directed by Mehboob Khan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Roti released?
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Roti was released on August 25, 1942 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is Roti worth watching?
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Roti (1942) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.