description Sujata Overview
Sujata, directed by Bimal Roy, is a 1959 Hindi drama featuring Nutan and Sunil Dutt. The film adapts Subodh Ghosh’s short story, examining caste dynamics within Indian society. Music was provided by S. D.
Burman with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri, and the movie competed at the 1960 Cannes Film Festival.
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info Sujata Specifications
| Country | India |
| Year | 1959 |
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What caste issue does Bimal Roy's Sujata focus on?
Sujata follows an orphaned girl considered untouchable who is raised inside an upper-caste household. The 1959 film uses her place in that family to examine caste prejudice in everyday domestic life.
Who plays Sujata and Adhir in the film?
Nutan plays Sujata, and Sunil Dutt plays Adhir. Their relationship gives the film its romantic thread while Bimal Roy keeps the larger focus on social exclusion and dignity.
Is Sujata based on a literary source?
Yes, Sujata is based on a story by Bengali writer Subodh Ghosh. Bimal Roy's film adaptation was released in 1959, during the same era as his other socially conscious Hindi films.
Who created the music for Sujata?
The music was composed by S. D. Burman, with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri. One of the best-known songs from the film is Talat Mahmood's Jalte Hain Jiske Liye.
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