The Lamp of the Tomb

The Lamp of the Tomb (1989)

Marhi Da Deeva

The Lamp of the Tomb

Set in rural Punjab, Jagseer, a marginalized low-caste sharecropper's son, navigates a changing rural society as traditional feudal ties give way to exploitation. Struggling against severe caste barriers, land displacement, and an unrequited love for the married Bhani, Jagsa faces a difficult path as his family's livelihood crumbles.

Date of release
1989-01-01
TMDB
7.0 / 10 (1)
Runtime
1h 55m
Genres
Drama
Director
Surinder Singh

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: Marhi Da Deeva

Marhi Da Deeva is a 1989 Indian Punjabi-language film directed by Surinder Singh, starring Raj Babbar, Deepti Naval and Parikshit Sahni in the lead roles. It was a critically acclaimed and well-received film based on a novel of the same name by Gurdial Singh. It won the National Award for Best Feature Film in Punjabi.

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