Shikast(1953)
After a seven year absence, Dr. Ram Singh returns to his village intending to sell his land and go back to the city. He finds that the peasants are being mistreated by the local landlord and the landlord's sister, Sushma.
Movie: Shikast
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Ram Singh
Sushma
Madho
Bhavani
Dheeru
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After a seven year absence, Dr. Ram Singh returns to his village intending to sell his land and go back to the city. He finds that the peasants are being mistreated by the local landlord and the landlord's sister, Sushma.
Release Date
1953-09-18
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6
Rating:
3.0 startsTagline
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हिन्दी
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