The Lamp of the Tomb
1989, Punjabi. Directed by Surinder Singh.
The Lamp of the Tomb
Set in rural Punjab, Jagseer, a marginalized low-caste sharecropper's son, navigates a changing rural society as traditional feudal ties give way to exploitation. Struggling against severe caste barriers, land displacement, and an unrequited love for the married Bhani, Jagsa faces a difficult path as his family's livelihood crumbles.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Punjabi
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- Released
- 1 January 1989
- Original title
- Marhi Da Deeva
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Gurdial Singh
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What The Lamp of the Tomb is based on
The Lamp of the Tomb is based on Marhi Da Deeva (1964) by Gurdial Singh.
1964
Marhi Da Deeva
By Gurdial Singh
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The Lamp of the Tomb runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
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The Lamp of the Tomb is streaming on NFDC in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lamp of the Tomb?
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Who directed The Lamp of the Tomb?
The Lamp of the Tomb (1989) was directed by Surinder Singh and stars Raj Babbar, Deepti Naval, Parikshat Sahni.
What is The Lamp of the Tomb based on?
The Lamp of the Tomb is based on Marhi Da Deeva (1964) by Gurdial Singh.