Zamindar (1966 film)

Zamindar is a 1966 Indian Hindi-language social drama film directed by Radhakant. The film stars Balraj Sahni, Nirupa Roy, and Dara Singh in lead roles. It portrays the decline of the Zamindari system and its impact on rural India, highlighting themes of social injustice, economic disparity, and the struggles of farmers and laborers. The film aims to depict the changing socio-economic landscape following land reforms and the abolition of the Zamindari system. The narrative typically revolves around a landlord (the Zamindar) and his family, contrasting their privileged lifestyle with the hardships faced by the peasantry. The film often explores the ethical dilemmas and moral conflicts arising from this power imbalance.