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In the ever-evolving world of cinema many films come and go. But there are a few rare gems that remain etched in the hearts of the audience for years to come. One such similar tale is of a film that came 72 years ago but its compelling storyline emotional plot still resonate with the audience. Now this film is all geared up to return to the screen after 72 years bringing back the nostalgia. Do Bigha Zameen The film that we are talking about is none other than Do Bigha Zamin. The film was released in 1953 and was directed and produced by the legendary Bimal Roy. The plot of the film revolved around the common man’s struggle where a poor farmer (Shambhu) was fighting against injustice to save his small piece of land. The lead role was played by Balraj Sahni who stayed true to his character and even pulled a hand rickshaw on the streets of Kolkata during the shoot. The film was inspired by Rabindranath Tagore’s Bengali poem Dui Bigha Jomi. How much did it earn? The film turned out to be a superhit not just commercially but also critically. Made on a humble budget of Rs 10 lakhs the film collected Rs 70 lakhs at the box office earning almost 7 times its cost. It got a rating of 8.3 on IMDb. The film won many awards including the Filmfare Award for Best Film and Best Director and an international prize at the Cannes Film Festival. It also received honours at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival putting Indian cinema on the global map. Where is it returning? Now this film is all set to make its comeback. This cinematic gem will be restored in 4K at the Venice Film Festival under the “Venice Classics” section. The special screening will be presented by none other than Bimal Roy’s children. Do Bigha Zamin still resonates with the audience today for its strong storyline emotional plot and impeccable performance by not just Balraj Sahni and Nirupa Roy but also talents like Meena Kumari Murad Jagdeep and Nazir Hussain.