Paigham (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film
Released in 1959, Paigham is a drama film directed by S. S. Vasan, running about 183 minutes.
What it’s about. Widowed Mrs. Lal lives with her two sons, Ram and Ratan; an unmarried daughter, Sheela; Ram's wife, Parvati and her children. While Ram is employed in a mill, Ratan is studying engineering in Calcutta. When Ratan returns, he is offered a job at the same mill, falls in love with a Typist named Manju, much to chagrin of Malti, the daughter of the mill-owner, Sewakram. When Ratan finds out that Sewakram has been defrauding the employees, he decides to form a union, a move that is opposed by Ram, who is very devoted and loyal to Sewakram.
Who’s in it. Paigham stars Dilip Kumar as Ratan Lal, Raaj Kumar as Ram Lal, Vyjayanthimala as Manju and B. Saroja Devi as Malti Sewakram, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paigham page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paigham tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paigham (1959)?
- In US, Paigham is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Paigham?
- Paigham stars Dilip Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, B. Saroja Devi and Johnny Walker.
- When was Paigham released?
- Paigham was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 183 minutes.