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Catch Bimal Roy's award-winning 'Do Bigha Zamin' on Zee Classic

During the telecast, viewers will also get a chance to catch exclusive snippets from a documentary on Bimal Da, courtesy of Joy Roy (son of Bimal Roy).

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Here’s your chance to revisit the films of one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated filmmakers, Bimal Roy. The yesteryear director was known for his contribution towards realistic and socially relevant cinema. An important voice of the parallel cinema movement in the 1940s and 50s, his films were commercially viable as well. They won several national and international awards. 1953’s Do Bigha Zamin starring Balraj Sahni and Nirupa Roy won the International Prize at 1954 Cannes Film Festival.

To commemorate Bimal Da's 50th death anniversary, Zee Classic will be presenting the ‘Bimal Roy Festival’. As part of it, the channel will showcase five of his most iconic films in a five-part weekly series. Seasoned Bollywood actor, Boman Irani will be presenting the festival. An admirer of Bimal Da’s work, Irani will share anecdotes and unheard facts about him to help the viewers enjoy the films even more. 

During the telecast, viewers will also get a chance to catch exclusive snippets from a documentary on Bimal Da, courtesy of Joy Roy (son of Bimal Roy). This will include rare and interesting interviews of Dharmendra, Vyjayanthimala, Gulzar and Ashutosh Gowariker, among others reminiscing their days with Bimal Roy. Ruchir Tiwari, Business Head, Hindi Movie Channels, ZEEL says, “We take pride in showcasing the best of the golden era to our audiences with our positioning being ‘Woh Zamaana Kare Deewana’! And, any mention of the golden era is incomplete without its plinth, i.e., Bimal Roy.”

'The Bimal Roy Festival presented by Boman Irani’ will feature Do Bigha Zamin on February 6, followed by Devdas, Madhumati, Sujata and Bandini on consecutive Saturdays till March 5.

Don’t forget to tune into 'The Bimal Roy Festival presented by Boman Irani’ every Saturday on Zee Classic. Do Bigha Zamin, the first film of the series, airs on Saturday on Zee Classic at 8 pm. 

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