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Humayun (1945)

Movie ★ 5.5 118 min

War Romance History

The film follows Humayun’s rise to the throne, his struggles to maintain the empire, and his conflicts with rivals—especially Sher Shah Suri, who defeats him and forces him into exile. Amid political upheaval and personal loss, the story also explores Humayun’s relationships, particularly with his noble wife Hamida Banu. Eventually, with Persian support, he regains his empire, but his triumph is short-lived, as his reign ends with a fatal accident.

Mehboob Khan Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 27, 1945
Runtime
118 min
IMDb
tt0142385
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Language
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Cast

Ashok Kumar Ashok Kumar Badshah Naseerudin Humayun Chandramohan Chandramohan Rajkumar Randhir Nargis Nargis Hamida Bano Veena Veena Rajkumari (as Veena Kumari) Abdul Kader Abdul Kader Badshah Naseerudin Humayun K.N. Singh K.N. Singh Jai Singh Mohammad Afzal Yusuf Effendi Shah Nawaz Badshah Babar Abdul Rashid Afghan Sandow

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Frequently asked questions

What is Humayun about?
The film follows Humayun’s rise to the throne, his struggles to maintain the empire, and his conflicts with rivals—especially Sher Shah Suri, who defeats him and forces him into exile. Amid political upheaval and personal loss, the story also explores Humayun’s relationships, particularly with his noble wife Hamida Banu. Eventually, with Persian support, he regains his empire, but his triumph is short-lived, as his reign ends with a fatal accident.
Who directed Humayun?
Humayun was directed by Mehboob Khan.
Who stars in Humayun?
Humayun stars Ashok Kumar, Chandramohan, Nargis, Veena.
When was Humayun released?
Humayun is a 1945 war, romance, history film.
Where can I watch Humayun?
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