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About the film
Pardesi (Hindi: Pardesi, lit. 'Foreigner'; Russian: Хождение за три моря, romanized: Khozhdenie za tri morya, lit. 'Journey Beyond the Three Seas') is a 1957 film jointly directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas and Vasili Pronin.
It was made in two versions, Hindi and Russian, and is based on the travelogues of Russian traveller Afanasy Nikitin, called A Journey Beyond the Three Seas, which is now considered a Russian literary monument.
Synopsis
The film tells the story of Afanasy Nikitin (Oleg Strizhenov), a 15th-century Russian trader from Tver who travelled to India (1466–1472) and falls in love with an Indian girl, Champa (Nargis).
Music
Film's music is by Anil Biswas and film songs were written by Prem Dhawan and Ali Sardar Jafri.
"Rasiyaa Re Man Basiyaa Re" – Meena Kapoor
"Na Dir Dhin Tana Dere Na, Na Ja Na Ja Balam" – Lata Mangeshkar
Awards
1958 Cannes Film Festival – Golden Palm – Nomination
1958 Filmfare Best Art Direction Award – M.R. Acharekar
Key details
| Release year | 1957 |
|---|---|
| Language | Hindi |
| Director | Khwaja Ahmad Abbas |
| Starring | Nargis |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Journey Beyond Three Seas released?
Journey Beyond Three Seas is a Hindi-language film released in 1957, directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas.
Who directed Journey Beyond Three Seas?
Journey Beyond Three Seas was directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas.
Who stars in Journey Beyond Three Seas?
Journey Beyond Three Seas stars Nargis.
What is Journey Beyond Three Seas about?
Pardesi (Hindi: Pardesi, lit. 'Foreigner'; Russian: Хождение за три моря, romanized: Khozhdenie za tri morya, lit.
Where can I watch Journey Beyond Three Seas?
Journey Beyond Three Seas may be available on major streaming platforms or for digital rental — check current OTT listings for availability in your region.
Reference: Wikipedia
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