The story of a small-town man who comes to make it big in the city, where he is almost instantly relieved of all his possessions. Homeless and penniless, he is taken in by a woman who looks after him.
Acting
Raj Kapoor's tramp — part clown, part conscience.
Cinematography
Mumbai monsoons never looked more poetic.
Score
"Mera Joota Hai Japani" — the earworm of 1955.
Director
Raj Kapoor
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
IN
