Mother India

Showing the path is easy, but walking it is hard.

1957
2h 55m
Drama

7.0TMDB(111)

Overview

A poverty-stricken woman raises her sons through many trials and tribulations. But no matter the struggles, always sticks to her own moral code.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the Filmfare Award for Best Film (1958)
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Nominations
2 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best International Feature Film (1958)
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Based on
Based on Aurat
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Filming locations
Filmed in India
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Setting
Set in India
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Music
Music by Naushad
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Faredoon Irani
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Details

Director: Mehboob Khan
Original title: मदर इण्डिया
Status: Released
Release date: February 13, 1957
Original language: Hindi
Countries: India

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Production

Mehboob Productions

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