Babul
1971, Punjabi. Directed by Iqbal Kashmiri.
The story follows a mother with two sons—one her real son, a careless criminal, and the other unrelated to her but deeply devoted. While the kind son’s acts of compassion help him overcome every hardship, the criminal son struggles to earn his mother’s love and respect, learning that worth is proven through actions, not blood. The film is considered Sultan Rahi’s first major film and won five Nigar Awards, including Best Punjabi Film of 1971.
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Post-credits
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- Punjabi
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- 18 June 1971
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Babul runs 146 minutes (2h 26m).
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Babul isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 June 1971. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
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Who directed Babul?
Babul (1971) was directed by Iqbal Kashmiri and stars Yousuf Khan, Sultan Rahi, Nabeela.