Niraba Jhada (1984)

In a remote village in Odisha, poverty and illiteracy have fostered dependence on superstition. The villagers have mortgaged their land to the landlord Janrdhan, who forces many of them to become contract laborers and leave the village to earn a livelihood. The story revolves around two villagers, Haria and Bhamar, and Bhamar's daughter, Phoola, who become entangled in Janrdhan's greed and oppression.

Director: Manmohan Mahapatra
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 119 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Shantanu Mahapatra
Cinematography: Ruff Rajashekar, B. Bindhani
Editing: Satyendra Mohanty
Production: Chayadhawni Productions, National Film Development Corporation of India
Country: India, France
Language: Oriya, Français
Original Language: or

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Niraba Jhada about?
In a remote village in Odisha, poverty and illiteracy have fostered dependence on superstition. The villagers have mortgaged their land to the landlord Janrdhan, who forces many of them to become contract laborers and leave the village to earn a livelihood. The story revolves around two villagers, Haria and Bhamar, and Bhamar's daughter, Phoola, who become entangled in Janrdhan's greed and oppression.
Who directed Niraba Jhada?
Niraba Jhada was directed by Manmohan Mahapatra.
Who stars in Niraba Jhada?
Niraba Jhada stars Hemanta Das, Jaya Swami, Robin Das, Arun Nanda, Niranjan Patnaik, Manimala Debi.
How long is Niraba Jhada?
Niraba Jhada has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
What genre is Niraba Jhada?
Niraba Jhada is a Drama, Documentary film.
Where was Niraba Jhada produced?
Niraba Jhada was produced in India, France.