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King, Queen, Knave

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Bhootnath (Guru Dutt) arrives from the countryside to seek his fortune in Calcutta, where he gets a job as a servant in the mansion of a large family. The youngest son is a wastrel who spends all his time drinking and sleeping with prostitutes, which breaks the heart of his faithful wife, Chhoti Bahu (Meena Kumari). Bhootnath becomes infatuated with his lonely mistress and befriends her, but is saddened when he witnesses the increasingly desperate measures she takes to woo back her husband.

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Jimmy Cage Jimmy Cage Movie Reviews (YouTube) 07/25/2022
8/10
SAHIB BIBI AUR GHULAM tells an atmospheric, melancholic story about dependencies and decay. Created with strong images, great songs and immortal acting performances. Go to Full Review Anna M.M. Vetticad Firstpost 12/02/2020
The set-up is fascinating, and a fine example of why VK Murthy's cinematography is so crucial to the storytelling in this 1962 classic. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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04/11/2010 Don't really like the story but the movie does provide the modern audience with a glimpse of the Indian culture in the 60's. See more 02/23/2010 An absolutely enthralling adaptation of Bimal Mitra's novel , with a very innocent portrayal of Bhootnath by the ace actor, Guru Dutt and the Tragedy Queen, Meena Kumari. I must say, the list of one of the most beautiful women on-screen, ever, has to have Waheeda Rehman, somewhere on the top. Somehow it seems that the films made in the yesteryears were more meaningfull and had more essence of " cinema" to it than many made in todays time which are ,but " movies" only. Sophisticated direction by Abrar Alvi and a really famous soundtrack , with vocal contributions by the very melodious and differently tuneful Geeta Dutt, Sahib, Bibi aur Ghulam is considered to be an all-time classic, and i agree with this title the film is honored with... See more 06/26/2009 A classic to the core. Great performances by Waheeda Rehman, Guru Dutt, Rehman, Sapru and Dhumal. Meena Kumari hams a bit, but then the rest of the cast makes up for it. See more 05/02/2009 Perhaps my favourite of all Guru Dutt's films, though Kaagaz Ke Phool vies for the same spot. Meena Kumari is extraordinary, the whole film is richly layered with metaphor, symbol, melodrama. Tragic and masterful. See more 04/05/2009 Based on Literary work... See more 03/27/2009 ***Minor spoilers Just finished watching it. I had heard alot about it, but got a chance to see today. I thought the film would revolve around neglacted woman's justificatioin fot adultery, but it does not. Its a strong emotional drama with with multilayer of story. Lastly, it has trademark Guru Dutta stamp on everything (although Alvi is credited for directing), hence be prepared for being depressed and dealing with disturbing theme/characters (which essentially makes it a classic). See more Read all reviews
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Abrar Alvi

Director

Meena Kumari

Chhoti Bahu

Guru Dutt

Atulya Chakraborty "Bhootnath"

Rehman

Chhote Sarkar

Waheeda Rehman

Jaba

D.K. Sapru

Majhle Babu
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Synopsis Bhootnath (Guru Dutt) arrives from the countryside to seek his fortune in Calcutta, where he gets a job as a servant in the mansion of a large family. The youngest son is a wastrel who spends all his time drinking and sleeping with prostitutes, which breaks the heart of his faithful wife, Chhoti Bahu (Meena Kumari). Bhootnath becomes infatuated with his lonely mistress and befriends her, but is saddened when he witnesses the increasingly desperate measures she takes to woo back her husband.
Director
Abrar Alvi
Producer
Guru Dutt
Screenwriter
Abrar Alvi, Bimal Mitra
Production Co
Guru Dutt Films Pvt. Ltd.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 9, 2017
Runtime
2h 0m
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