Jiban Maran (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1938, Jiban Maran is a drama film directed by Nitin Bose, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. A famous radio singer Mohan (Saigal) is in love with Geeta (Leela Desai). When he goes to his friend a doctor, TB Specialist, Bijoy (Bhanu) for a check-up, he is found to be in an advance stage of TB. Meanwhile Leela's dominant mother and aunt (Nibhanani and Manorama) had been against the poor Mohan and had set their eyes on same Dr. Bijoy, the son of a family friend. When Mohan comes to know of it, and also his sickness, he decides to walk away from them. He is intercepted by a doctor who ran a sanatorium for TB patients, with some new method of treatment. Geeta couldn't forget Mohan and waited, but in the end she had to relent. Then it was known that Mohan was alive and cured. What would now Bijoy and Geeta do? There wedding was the next day, and they have to go ahead with it, the honour of both the families were at stake. Mohan too aware of his being exposed, disappears from the sanatorium and is untraceable.
Who’s in it. Jiban Maran stars K.L. Saigal as Mohan, Leela Desai as Geeta, Devbala and Elias Chowla, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Jiban Maran has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jiban Maran page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jiban Maran tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jiban Maran (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jiban Maran change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jiban Maran worth watching?
- Jiban Maran holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jiban Maran?
- Jiban Maran stars K.L. Saigal, Leela Desai, Devbala, Elias Chowla and Boken Chatto.
- When was Jiban Maran released?
- Jiban Maran was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.