First Hindi Patriotic Movie: Every year since 15 August 1947, India celebrates its Independence Day It has been celebrated for a long time. Every year in India, the feeling of patriotism is seen in everyone on this day. On this day, people listen to patriotic songs and like to watch movies. Although many patriotic movies have been made in Hindi cinema till now, but here we are talking about the first patriotic movie of Hindi cinema.
India’s first patriotic film came about 88 years ago which was made by German film director Franz Osten and the name of that film was ‘Janmabhoomi’ which was released in 1936. Let us tell you more things related to this film.
The first patriotic film of Hindi cinema was ‘Janmabhoomi’
This is the year 1935 when the freedom struggle was going on in India. Movements for freedom were going on everywhere. British rule was everywhere in India and every Indian was dreaming of independence. Even in the world of cinema, no film was made on patriotism but a German film maker planned to make a film keeping in mind the things of that era.
He cast the stars of that time Ashok Kumar and Devika Rani in the film Janmabhoomi and released the film in the year 1936. Ajay Kumar Ghosh-Ramchandra’s character was played by Ashok Kumar in the film Janmabhoomi and his work was well-liked. The character of Protima was played by Devika Rani.
What was the story of ‘Janmabhoomi’?
The film Janmabhoomi shows how Ajay breaks the caste barriers of the people of his village. Along with this, he inspires people to unite and also explains the meaning of independence. This is considered to be the first patriotic film of Indian cinema which was well liked by the audience. Indian Cinema Osteen was fond of Indian culture, so he made such a film.
