By Admin 
Indian cinema is known worldwide for its powerful stories. Indian films have not only been entertaining the audience for years but are also presenting the society and culture. Some of these films are such that they become recognized even on the international stage due to their story, acting and direction.
There is one such film, which brought the name of Indian cinema to the Oscars for the first time, and that film is ‘Mother India’ released in 1957… This film is still counted among the most prestigious and memorable films of Indian cinema.
story of the film
The story of ‘Mother India’ narrates the life journey of a strong woman. In this film, Nargis Dutt played the role of a mother who takes care of her family despite difficult circumstances and social challenges. The struggle, motherhood and justice shown in the film touched the hearts of the audience.
Sunil Dutt played his character of elder son Birju brilliantly, while Rajendra Kumar brought life to the role of younger son Ramu. The special thing is that in the film, Nargis played the role of Sunil Dutt’s mother Radha, even though they were almost the same age, but her acting was so impressive that people started seeing her as a real mother.
became a topic of discussion in foreign countries also
This film, directed by Mehboob Khan, became a topic of discussion not only in India but also abroad. The story and dialogues of the film kept the audience completely captivated.
Apart from this, the songs of the film also became very popular. Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey and Shamshad Begum lent their voices to the songs of the film, which are remembered even today. These songs gave depth to the emotions of the story and kept the audience engaged in every scene.
‘Mother India’ also created many records in the Indian film industry. The film did well at the box office and was screened on a large scale. Nargis Dutt was awarded the Filmfare Award for her best acting, while Mehboob Khan received the Best Director Award. These achievements gave it a special place in the history of industry cinema.
Oscar nomination of ‘Mother India’
Apart from this, ‘Mother India’ also received an Oscar nomination from India. This was the time when Indian films got a chance to make their place on the international stage. Although the film did not win an Oscar, its story, acting and music won the hearts of audiences around the world. After receiving the Oscar nomination, this film also became popular at the international level.
Even today ‘Mother India’ is known as an ideal film in the history of Indian cinema. The popularity of the film is so much that it is available on digital platforms like Prime Video.