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Release Year1937
Runtime—
LanguageHindi
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorJaddanbai
WritersJaddanbai
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsPearl Necklace
About Pearl Necklace
"Moti Ka Haar" (1937), also known as "Pearl Necklace," is an early Hindi film directed by Jaddanbai, a pioneering woman in Indian cinema. Classified as both a fantasy and a social film, its plot likely explores the significance of a pearl necklace within a narrative that touches upon societal themes of the era. Featuring actors like Mehtab and a young Nargis, this film is a notable example from the nascent stages of Indian talkies.
Directed by Jaddanbai, Pearl Necklace leans on a strong ensemble — Anjum Hunsaini, Mehtab, Nargis — 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 1937.
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