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Awaara

  • 19511951
  • 3h 13m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
4.1K
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Awaara (1951)
Raju lives as a derelict as a result of being estranged from his bitter father, a district judge, who threw Raju's mother out of the house years ago. Raju shacks up with a Dacoit (pickpocket bandit) as his surrogate father only to realize that the man is actually responsible for the original misunderstanding between his parents. Raju kills him, and then tries killing his father, but fails, is arrested, and is taken to court right before his very own father, who presides there as the Judge. Raju has his childhood girlfriend as his legal representative, and the onus is now on his father, who must pass judgment without showing any personal sentiment.
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A poor young man named Raj joins a criminal gang to feed his mother. But when he falls in love with Rita, he decides to reform himself for her.A poor young man named Raj joins a criminal gang to feed his mother. But when he falls in love with Rita, he decides to reform himself for her.A poor young man named Raj joins a criminal gang to feed his mother. But when he falls in love with Rita, he decides to reform himself for her.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
4.1K
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  • Director
    • Raj Kapoor
  • Writers
    • Khwaja Ahmad Abbas(dialogue)
    • V.P. Sathe(story)
  • Stars
    • Raj Kapoor
    • Nargis
    • Prithviraj Kapoor
Top credits
  • Director
    • Raj Kapoor
  • Writers
    • Khwaja Ahmad Abbas(dialogue)
    • V.P. Sathe(story)
  • Stars
    • Raj Kapoor
    • Nargis
    • Prithviraj Kapoor
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 23User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Shashi Kapoor in Awaara (1951)
    Shashi Kapoor in Awaara (1951)
    Shashi Kapoor and Baby Zubeida in Awaara (1951)
    Baby Zubeida in Awaara (1951)
    Shashi Kapoor in Awaara (1951)
    Baby Zubeida in Awaara (1951)
    Nargis and Raj Kapoor in Awaara (1951)
    Nargis in Awaara (1951)
    Nargis in Awaara (1951)
    Nargis in Awaara (1951)
    Nargis in Awaara (1951)
    Raj Kapoor in Awaara (1951)

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    Raj Kapoor
    Raj Kapoor
    • Raj Raghunathas Raj Raghunath
    Nargis
    Nargis
    • Ritaas Rita
    Prithviraj Kapoor
    Prithviraj Kapoor
    • Justice Raghunathas Justice Raghunath
    • (as Prithviraj)
    K.N. Singh
    K.N. Singh
    • Jaggaas Jagga
    Shashi Kapoor
    Shashi Kapoor
    • Young Rajas Young Raj
    • (as Shashiraj)
    Cuckoo
    Cuckoo
    • Bar Danceras Bar Dancer
    B.M. Vyas
    B.M. Vyas
    • Dubey (Rita's Father)as Dubey (Rita's Father)
    Leela Mishra
    Leela Mishra
    • Mr. Raghunath's Sister-In-Lawas Mr. Raghunath's Sister-In-Law
    • (as Leela Misra)
    Baby Zubeida
    Baby Zubeida
    • Young Ritaas Young Rita
    Leela Chitnis
    Leela Chitnis
    • Leela Raghunathas Leela Raghunath
    Honey O'Brien
    Om Prakash Mehra
      Raju
        Mansaram
        Rajan
        Manek Kapoor
        Prayag Raj
          Ravi
          • Director
            • Raj Kapoor
          • Writers
            • Khwaja Ahmad Abbas(dialogue) (screenplay) (story)
            • V.P. Sathe(story)
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          • Trivia
            Raj ('Raj Kapoor') is given prisoner number 308 which is the same as article number of Indian Penal Code for which he was charged and tried. Article 308 of Indian Penal Code is about the charge of 'Attempt to commit culpable homicide'.
          • Connections
            Featured in Century of Cinema: And the Show Goes On: Indian Chapter (1996)
          • Soundtracks
            Awara Hoon
            Sung by Mukesh

            Music composed by Shankarsingh Raghuwanshi and Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal (as Shankar-Jaikishan)

            Lyrics by Shailendra

          User reviews23

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          8/10
          My First Taste of Bollywood
          I have always like watching movies. However, as time went by, I have only known of Hollywood, European, Japanese, and Filipino cinema.

          When I learned that Awara is one of Time Magazine's Top 100, I got a copy. The movie called my attention because I haven't seen a Bollywood movie.

          I watched Awara, and I was entertained. All the genre you can think of, you'll find it there. Name it: melodrama, action, comedy, romance, music, fantasy. Raj Kapoor craftily weaved them in the almost three hour-long classic.

          Behind the melodrama is the social commentary. The conflict between a person versus the orthodox beliefs of the milieu is a recurring theme each of us face in everyday life. Pressures to adhere to the norm led the main character to his plight. Children growing up in squalid areas is an important issue tackled.

          The musical sequences showed the movie's multi-faceted nature. It showed references to Chaplin, Rodgers/Hammerstein, and the like. Particularly amazing is the dream sequence in an east meets west setting. Elements of Hindu-Buddhist mythology are mingled with those of ancient Greco-Roman.

          The eclectic experience solidified my belief that Bollywood is indeed a pillar of world cinema. I look forward to watching more.
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          • Feb 24, 2006

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          • Release date
            • April 7, 1956 (United States)
          • Country of origin
            • India
          • Language
            • Hindi
          • Also known as
            • The Tramp
          • Production companies
            • All India Film Corporation
            • R.K. Films Ltd.
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          • Runtime
            3 hours 13 minutes
          • Color
            • Black and White
          • Aspect ratio
            • 1.37 : 1

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