Gunga Jumna (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1961, Gunga Jumna is a notable film directed by Nitin Bose, running about 178 minutes.
What it’s about. Widowed Govindi lives a poor lifestyle in Haripur along with two sons, Gungaram and Jumna. While Jumna is studious, Gungaram is the opposite, but has a good heart and decides to use his earnings to ensure his brother gets a decent education. After her employer, Hariram, accuses Govindi of theft, the shock kills her. After her passing, Gungaram works for Hariram while Jumna goes to the city to study and becomes a police officer. His first assignment is in Haripur, where he will be forced to confront Gungaram, who is now is the leader of a dreaded band of killer bandits.
Who’s in it. Gunga Jumna stars Dilip Kumar as Gungaram, Nasir Khan as Jumna, Vyjayanthimala as Dhanno and Leela Chitnis as Govindi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Gunga Jumna has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gunga Jumna page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gunga Jumna (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gunga Jumna change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gunga Jumna worth watching?
- Gunga Jumna holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gunga Jumna?
- Gunga Jumna stars Dilip Kumar, Nasir Khan, Vyjayanthimala, Leela Chitnis and Anwar Hussain.
- When was Gunga Jumna released?
- Gunga Jumna was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 178 minutes.