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Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai

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1960 | 181 min | Comedy, Music

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Best for anyone looking to switch off and smile and music lovers. Easy company after a long day. If you loved A Mighty Wind, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 3 hr 1 min.
  • It's in Hindi, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

Raju informs the police about a group of bandits, even though he is in love with the chief's daughter. The police set out to kill the clan and it is upto him to save the bandits and his love.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 14K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Radhu Karmakar

  • Raj KapoorRaju
  • PadminiKammo
  • Aylin PrandiRakka
  • Lalita PawarMirabai
  • PranRaka
  • ChanchalBijli
  • Raj MehraPolice Superintendent
  • Ramayan TiwariMirabai's Husband
  • Nana PalsikarTau
  • S.B. NayampalliSardar