description Shree 420 Overview
Shree 420 is a 1955 Hindi comedy-drama directed by Raj Kapoor. The film follows an orphaned man’s journey to Bombay, inspired by Charlie Chaplin's “little tramp,” and utilizes the number 420 referencing a specific Indian Penal Code section for fraud. Music was provided by Shankar Jaikishan with lyrics from Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri.
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info Shree 420 Specifications
| Country | India |
| Year | 1955 |
help Shree 420 FAQ
What does the 420 in Shree 420 mean?
The number refers to Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, associated with cheating and fraud. That fits Raj Kapoor's story of a poor but educated man pulled into dishonest schemes in Bombay.
Who stars opposite Raj Kapoor in Shree 420?
Nargis plays Vidya, the moral counterweight to Raj Kapoor's Raju. Nadira plays Maya, whose glamour and wealth tempt Raju into the corrupt world the film criticizes.
Which songs from Shree 420 are still famous?
Mera Joota Hai Japani and Pyaar Hua Iqrar Hua are the best-known songs from the 1955 film. The music was by Shankar-Jaikishan, with lyrics by Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri.
Why is Raj Kapoor compared to Charlie Chaplin in Shree 420?
Kapoor's Raju uses the innocent, poor wanderer persona associated with Chaplin's Little Tramp. Shree 420 applies that figure to post-independence Bombay, mixing comedy, romance, and social criticism.
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