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Alam Ara

1931·Movie
2h 4min

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No humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and fantasy

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A period fantasy that told of the ageing king of Kamarpur, and his two rival queens, Navbahar and Dilbahar, and their rivalry when a fakir predicts that Navbahar will bear the king's heir. Dilbahar unsuccessfully tries to seduce the army chief Adil (Vithal) and vengefully destroys his family, leaving his daughter Alam Ara (Zubeida) to be raised by nomads. Eventually, Alam Ara's nomad friends invade the palace, expose Dilbahar's schemes, release Adil from the dungeon and she marries the prince of the realm.
Pioneer Indian CinemaHistorical FantasyRoyal IntrigueEarly TalkieMelodramatic RomanceGood vs EvilCultural LandmarkMusical StorytellingClassic Entertainment

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Is Alam Ara worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Alam Ara?

2 h 4 min

Alam Ara runs 2 h 4 min.

What language is Alam Ara in?

HindiUrdu

It was made in Hindi, with some Urdu. Produced in India.