President (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1937, President is a drama film directed by Nitin Bose, running about 153 minutes.
What it’s about. Badi Bahen aka President is a 1937 Hindi social romantic drama film (the Bengali version was called Didi and starred several different actors). The story according to the credit roll of the film is "A tale of love and greater love" developed on an idea by M. M. Begg. It was a love triangle with a social content that highlighted the conditions of the mill workers. It was also the first film to show a liberated educated woman managing her own factory
Who’s in it. President stars K.L. Saigal as Prakash, Leela Desai as Sheila, Devbala as Prakash's sister and Kamaleshkumari as Prabhavati, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, President has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch President page.
If you liked it. Fans of President tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch President (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for President change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is President worth watching?
- President 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 President?
- President stars K.L. Saigal, Leela Desai, Devbala, Kamaleshkumari and Nawab.
- When was President released?
- President was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 153 minutes.