Overview of "Jagte Raho" (1956)
Jagte Raho' is a masterfully crafted film that blends suspense, satire, and social commentary. Directed by Sombhu Mitra and Amit Maitra, the film features Raj Kapoor in a powerful role as a poor villager who inadvertently enters a city apartment complex, only to be mistaken for a thief. As he navigates through the night, he uncovers the hypocrisy and corruption of the so-called elite. With hauntingly beautiful cinematography and an unforgettable climax, the film critiques urban morality and remains a timeless classic in Indian cinema.