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Original title: Jagte Raho

1956
2h 33m

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An innocent guy who has arrived from a village to Kolkata gets himself involved into trouble in search of water after he gets thirsty in the middle of the night.An innocent guy who has arrived from a village to Kolkata gets himself involved into trouble in search of water after he gets thirsty in the middle of the night.An innocent guy who has arrived from a village to Kolkata gets himself involved into trouble in search of water after he gets thirsty in the middle of the night.

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IMDb RATING

8.1/10

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YOUR RATING

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Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination total

Trivia
A shortened version of the film won the Crystal Globe Grand Prix at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in Czechoslovakia in 1957.

Connections
Referenced in India: Matri Bhumi (1959)

Soundtracks
Zindagi Khawab Hai, Khvaab Me Jhuth Kya Aur Bhala Sach Hai Kya
Sung by Mukesh

User reviews9

Review

Featured review

8/10

Let's define a thief, and let's explore perspectives

What worked:

screenplay is relevant and fresh, and can be analyzed in any generation. The movie theme is powerful, engaging and brutal. The lead actor has shown grace and depth to the character which makes it a believable narrative. The story is unique and powerful storytelling makes it a wonderful watch.

What did not work:

glorified scenes and setting; maybe many scenes of the movie are superficial and feels like an unreal setting. The chase and run scenes feel repetitive and less creative. However, the final result of the movie is a powerful watch.

Final verdict: recommended