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Release Year1963
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageHindi
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes5
DirectorMoni Bhattacharjee
WritersMoni Bhattacharjee
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMujhe Jeene Do
About Mujhe Jeene Do
Though from India, this tale rings of Western familiarity -- especially of the Old West. When a beautiful courtesan is kidnapped by a burly bandit, the baddie gets far more than he had anticipated; he finds himself falling for her. Unfortunately for the couple, the authorities catch up with him and their short-lived romance ends in tragedy.
Directed by Moni Bhattacharjee, Mujhe Jeene Do leans on a strong ensemble — Sunil Dutt, Waheeda Rehman, Nirupa Roy — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1963.
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