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Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar (transl. O Nanak, the World is full of Grief, 1970) is a Punjabi language film directed by Dara Singh. The lyrics were written by Prem Dhawan. Dhawan was awarded National Film Award for Best Lyrics in 1972 for its movie songs.
The film stars Dara Singh, Balraj Sahni and Pran in the lead roles. In this film Vindu Dara Singh debuted as a child actor.
Plot
During a riot in 1948, two brothers get separated. Years later they meet and become friends. Gradually they learn about their actual relationship, that they are brothers. This knowledge does not help to stop their fight over a woman.
The film also shows the negative effect of alcoholism. In a song in the movie, a lead character states that the God resides with them who works hard in the fields and elsewhere, hence does not have necessity of any addiction.
Cast
Prithviraj Kapoor as Village Gurdwara Sahib head Granthi
Balraj Sahni as subedar Varyam Singh
Dara Singh as Kartar Singh
Shaminder as Ram
Meena Rai as Jetta
Pran as villager Giani
Achala Sachdev as Kartar mother
Rammohan Sharma as Peter
Daljeet as Sant Ram, Kartar's father
Satyajeet as young Kartar Singh
Vindu Dara Singh as young Ram
Ratan Aulakh as Liquor store owner son
Moolchand as Bhola Ram
Mumtaz Begum as Varyam's sister
Manju as Sheila
Saudagar Singh
Soundtrack
Box office
The film was successful at the box office.
See also
Nanak Shah Fakir, film released in 2018
References
External links
Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar at IMDb