Ghar Jamai

Overview

Mafatlal, an unemployed wanderer, is kicked out of his home with a mission: get rich. He chases a "resident son-in-law" ad, plots lawsuits, and even fakes being a station-master, enduring robbery along the way. Ultimately, he's chosen by Heeralaxmi, a woman with "advanced views." The film is packed with quirky women campaigning on bizarre platforms, a comedy subtly exploring male anxieties in the face of female liberation.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 1, 1935

Original language

English

Cast

Heera,Jamshedji,Nur Jehan,Alimiya,Syed Ahmed

Director

Homi Master

Writer

Munsi Sagar Hussain,Mohanlal G. Dave

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0239002