Shree 420
Shree 420 (translation: Mr. 420, also transliterated as Shri 420) is a 1955 Bollywood film directed, produced by and starring Raj Kapoor and Nargis. The number 420 refers to Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, which prescribes the punishment for the offence of cheating; hence, "Mr. 420" is a derogatory term for a cheat. The film centers on Raj, a poor but educated orphan who comes to Bombay with dreams of success. Kapoor's character is heavily influenced by Charlie Chaplin's "little tramp", much like Kapoor's character in his 1951 Awaara. It was written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, and the music was composed by the team of Shankar Jaikishan. The lyrics were penned by Shailendra.
Shree 420 was the highest grossing film of 1955,[1] and the song "Mera Joota Hai Japani" ("My Shoes are Japanese"), sung by Mukesh, became popular and a patriotic symbol of the newly independent India.
| Directed by | Raj Kapoor |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Raj Kapoor |
| Written by | Khwaja Ahmad Abbas V.P. Sathe |
| Starring | Raj Kapoor Nargis Nadira |
| Music by | Shankar-Jaikishan |
| Cinematography | Radhu Karmakar |
| Edited by | G.G. Mayekar |
Release dates
| 6 September 1955 |
Running time
| 168 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Cast
- Nargis as Vidya
- Raj Kapoor as Ranbir Raj
- Lalita Pawar as Ganga Mai
- Nadira as Maya
- Nemo as Seth Sonachand Dharmanand
- Iftekhar as Police Inspector (cameo)
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