Jeevan Prabhat (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1937, Jeevan Prabhat is a notable film directed by Franz Osten, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. In this tale of rural caste divisions, polygamy is added to the theme in this story of Uma, born in an orthodox Brahmin family. To the despair of her parents she values her friendship with low-caste potters. Especially with Ranu. When she marries Nandlal, a man from her own caste, her potter friends are happy for her - until they learn that Nandlal is taking a second wife, Padma, with Uma's consent. The problem is that Uma is thought to be infertile. Uma returns to her parents' home mainly because Nandlal is paying no attention to his new wife, and when she returns she meets Ramu again. Nandlal overhears a conversation between Ramu and Uma and, when Uma suddenly discovers that she is pregnant after all, he doubts her fidelity.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Jeevan Prabhat sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jeevan Prabhat page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jeevan Prabhat (1937)?
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- Is Jeevan Prabhat worth watching?
- Jeevan Prabhat holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Jeevan Prabhat released?
- Jeevan Prabhat was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.