Review of Mother India (1957) by Sally D — 29 Jan 2008
This movie(released in 1957) falls under the theme of the everyday man/woman overcoming extraordinary odds that was the norm in the industry that would later be called "bollywood" around partition (1947).
It's echoing the story of India itself... someone manipulating property away from the rightful owner. The fight to pull out of adversity and survive amidst chaos and loss . The characters soon discover their inner strength.
They eventually break free from the oppression and life is good again.The story is such a parallel to the struggle to reclaim India and the Indian identity, that it struck the audience of the day very deeply.
This review of Mother India (1957) was written by Sally D on 29 Jan 2008.
Mother India has generally received positive reviews.
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