Unknown and lesser known facts about Mother India’s ,a 1957 Indian epic drama

Mother India is a 1957 Indian epic drama film, directed by Mehboob Khan and starring Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar and Raaj Kumar.

1. The film “Mother India” was released in 1957 and is considered a classic of Indian cinema.
2. The film was directed by Mehboob Khan and starred Nargis in the lead role of Radha, a mother struggling to provide for her family in rural India. While Raj kumar played the husband of Nargis .Rajendra kumar and Sunit Dutt played the role of their sons.
3. “Mother India” was the first Indian film to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
4. The film’s iconic scene of Nargis holding a plow on her shoulder and standing tall, symbolizes the strength and resilience of Indian women.
5. The film was a commercial success and is credited with helping to establish Hindi cinema as a major force in global cinema.
6. “Mother India” was the highest-grossing Indian film of its time, surpassing even the highest-grossing Hollywood films of that year.
7. The film’s music, composed by Naushad, is considered a landmark in Indian film music and is still popular today.
8. “Mother India” was remade several times in different Indian languages and has inspired numerous other films with similar themes.
9. The film’s impact on Indian society and culture was significant, as it addressed issues such as poverty, patriarchy, and social injustice in a powerful and emotional way.
10. The legacy of “Mother India” continues to inspire and influence Indian cinema, with many filmmakers citing it as a major influence on their work.
11. While shooting, A tragedy happens as fire caught out at the sets . Nargis was caught inside the area which caught with deep fire. Sunil Dutt became the saviour for Nargis and in process he got injured himself .This mark the blossom of the love between Nargis and Sunil dutt who got married after the incident.