Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960): Cast & Plot
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai is a 1960 music comedy directed by Radhu Karmakar, starring Raj Kapoor as Raju, S.B. Nayampalli and Padmini. It runs 3 hours 1 minute.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 3h 1m (181 min)
- Director
- Radhu Karmakar
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- R.K. Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai About?
The premise of Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Raju, torn between his love for the village chief’s daughter and his sense of duty, tips off the police about a notorious bandit clan. When the authorities move in to eradicate the outlaws, Raju races against time to shield the bandits and preserve his romance, caught in a dangerous gamble between law and loyalty.
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- naive man
- unlikely hero
- police informer
- reform
- fish out of water
- kindness
- simpleton
- bandit gang
- goodness
- group
- bandit
- wedding
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- love
- police
- guest
- heroine
- necklace
- police superintendent
- murder of a child
- murder
- bandit raid
- attack
- gratitude
- innocence
- bleeding
- unconsciousness
- hideout
- rifle
- singer
- outlaw
- title sung by character
- title song
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai Cast & Characters
Raj Kapoor leads the cast as Raju, with S.B. Nayampalli as Sardar and Padmini as Kammo. Directed by Radhu Karmakar; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Radhu Karmakar
- Raj Kapoor as Raju
- S.B. Nayampalli as Sardar
- Padmini as Kammo
- Pran Sikand as Raka
Also Starring in Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai
· 11 more- Lalita Pawar Mirabai
- Nana Palsikar Tau
- Raj Mehra Police Superintendent
- Ramayan Tiwari Mirabai's Husband
- Aylin Prandi Rakka
- Vishwa Mehra Bhimu
- Chanchal Bijli
- Ratan Gaurang
- Sulochana Chatterjee Police Superintendent's wife
- S.K. Singh
- Baburao
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai Plot Summary
What happens in Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Raju is a poor, friendly orphan who earns his bread by singing, a simple life that highlights the warmth in his character. One day, he spots an injured man and lends a hand, an act that sets off a chain of events he could not have anticipated. Soon after, he is abducted by bandits who mistake him for an undercover policeman, a misjudgment that entangles him in a world of danger and deception. It reveals itself that the injured man he helped is the leader, Sardar, of this gang, a figure who treats Raju with surprising respect and generosity. under his wing, Raju begins to see a different side of the bandits, one that makes him question the stark line between right and wrong.
Full summary
The whole story of Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai, scene by scene
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Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai?
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai runs 3 hours 1 minute (181 minutes).
When was Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai released?
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai was released in 1960.
Who directed Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai?
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai was directed by Radhu Karmakar.
Who is in the cast of Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai?
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai stars Raj Kapoor as Raju, S.B. Nayampalli as Sardar and Padmini as Kammo, among 15 credited actors.
Does Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai have a post-credit scene?
No. Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai in?
The original language of Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai is Hindi.
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