Mother India, a 1957 classic by the iconic Mehboob Khan, is often acknowledged as the “most Indian” movie ever, depicting the stark realities of the socio-economic-cultural life of a nascent nation where a vast majority of people lived in the villages. Released ten years after independence, the movie has stood the test of time over the years and continues to leave the audience awestruck with its larger-than-life canvas and narrative even in the post-millennial era. Giridhar Jha meets noted writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar in Mumbai to understand the phenomenon of Mother India on the 60th anniversary of its release. Excerpts from the interview: To read this piece, and more such stories in India's most exciting and exacting magazine, plus get access to our 25-year archives goldmine, please subscribe.
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