Mother India(1957)
मदर इण्डिया
Showing the path is easy, but walking it is hard.
Mother India Synopsis
A poverty-stricken woman raises her sons through many trials and tribulations. But no matter the struggles, always sticks to her own moral code.
Mother India (1957) is a drama film directed by Mehboob Khan, released on February 13, 1957 with a runtime of 2h 55m. It stars Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar and Raaj Kumar. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 109 ratings.
- Director:
- Mehboob Khan
- Writers:
- Wajahat Mirza, S. Ali Raza
- Producers:
- Mehboob Khan
- Cinematographer:
- Faredoon A. Irani
- Composer:
- Naushad
- Production:
- Mehboob Productions
- Status:
- Released
Mother India (1957) Trailer
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Mother India Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Mother India.
Unseen Trailers | Mother India(1957) Hindi Classical Movie Trailer | Nargis, Sunil Dutt | Hd Trailer
Trailer
Mother India Movie | Sajid Khan Super Comedy Scene | Sunil Dutt | Rajendra Kumar | Nargis Dutt
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Mother India Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nargis
as Radha
Sunil Dutt
as Birju
Rajendra Kumar
as Ramu
Raaj Kumar
as Shamu
Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi
as Sukhilala
Kumkum
as Champa Chanchal
Mukri
as Shambu
- Sheela Naik
Sheela Naik
as Kamla Siddiqui
Azra
as Chandra
Sajid Khan
as Young Birju
- Jillo
Jillo
as Shamu's mother
- Siddiqui
Siddiqui
Key crew
Directed by Mehboob Khan, written by Wajahat Mirza and S. Ali Raza, produced by Mehboob Khan.
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Mother India Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 109 ratings.
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Mother India – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mother India online?
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Mother India (1957) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Eros Now Select Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mother India?
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The main cast of Mother India (1957) includes Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar, Raaj Kumar and Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi. 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 Mother India released?
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Mother India was released on February 13, 1957 and runs for 2h 55m.
Is Mother India worth watching?
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Mother India (1957) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 109 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mother India?
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Yes. The official Mother India trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.