Jighansa (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film
Released in 1951, Jighansa is a thriller and mystery film directed by Ajoy Kar, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. The movie revolves with the unwanted incedents happened in princly state Ratnagarh. After the murder of the king Chandrakanta, one Dr. Palit (Kamal Mitra) asked for help to one Detective Smarajit Sen (Shisir Batabyal), as a family friend. Detective Sen sent his assistant Bimal to Ratnagarh to investigate and ascertain the security of young Kumar Bahadur, new predecessors of the royal family of the estate. They observed that a mysterious lady Manjusri (Manju De) sing uncanny song in the adjacent water body near the palace. Mr Gupta (Bikash Roy), a suspicious botanist stayed in the neighbourhood also roamed in that locality. It revealed that he was deprived of real property of the royal family and took revenge by killing the members of the family. He used one deaf and dumb porter as a hired killer. Ultimately he has been killed by the detective at the end before he could commit another murder.
Who’s in it. Jighansa stars Bikash Roy, Kamal Mitra as Dr Palit, Manju Dey and Sisir Batabyal as Smarajit Sen.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jighansa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jighansa tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jighansa (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jighansa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Jighansa?
- Jighansa stars Bikash Roy, Kamal Mitra, Manju Dey and Sisir Batabyal.
- When was Jighansa released?
- Jighansa was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.