Bimal Roy was known for his realistic cinema with heavy dose of rich literature. Over the years, he inspired filmmakers across the globe. Do Bigha Zamin is considered to be one of his best work. While cynics blame Roy for glamorizing poverty, critics believe that Do Bigha Zamin was perhaps the most iconic offshoot of neo-realist cinema and emblem of Indian Parallel Cinema. Known for its socialist theme, this film etches real India on reel.
Do Bigha Zamin is story of Shambhu and his family. He is a classic example of collateral damage of Industrial revolution in this country. His land is mortgaged and the Zamindar forges the documents to increase the amount of debt. To pay the debt and gain his own land, Shambhu and his son goes to Calcutta. Shambhu works as a hand-rickshaw puller and tries to earn money. His hardships and ordeals are brilliantly portrayed by arguably the finest actor of this country – Balraj Sahni.
Do Bigha Zamin is a strong statement against the people who try to exploit the poor and downtrodden. It supports the socialism movement. In ‘50s when the nation was going through a phase of development, this movie was a reminder that government should take care of the people who cannot stand for themselves. They should not pay the price of nation development.
Trivia: Balraj Sahni, to prepare for his role, rehearsed by pulling hand-rickshaw on the streets of Calcutta. He got the mannerisms right by studying some real rickshaw pullers.
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