Review of Mother India (1957) by Suveera A — 06 Feb 2008
Absolutely heartwrenching, this film is one of the best and most important milestones of Indian Cinema that must be seen by the true auteur film buff/fan. The film quite represents India for what it is and was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Academy Award (Oscar).
Nargis' performance is simply outstandingly courageous and heartfelt in all its simplicity as she struggles to raise her 2 sons as a single mother after her husband deserts her. The film's conclusion is quite shockingly devastating and heartbreaking to watch.
Film lore says during the shooting of this film, the actress Nargis became trapped by fire and was rescued by the actor Sunil Dutt and they both married almost immediately. This was the start to one of the most intriguing real-life Bollywood romances which produced a son Sanjay Dutt, who is now a very prominent Bollywood actor in his own right.
This review of Mother India (1957) was written by Suveera A on 06 Feb 2008.
Mother India has generally received positive reviews.
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