Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 'Naukri': A Timely Reflection
In the film 'Naukri,' a depressed war veteran named Ranjit meets a mysterious figure called Captain.
Ranjit, after losing a leg in war and struggling with poverty, considers ending his life.
The Captain guides him through a journey of self-discovery, similar to how a ghost teaches the living in 'A Christmas Carol'.
The film uses their conversations to discuss life's value and societal issues in India.
It also highlights problems such as exploitation and corruption.
The film, Naukri, was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee and stars Rajesh Khanna and Raj Kapoor.
The story is set in 1946 and features a war veteran named Ranjit who meets Captain.
The film explores themes of life, death, and social issues in India.
Khanna's character deals with poverty and depression after losing a leg in the war.
Naukri was considered ahead of its time, despite not being a box office success.
- Who
- Ranjit (played by Rajesh Khanna), Captain (played by Raj Kapoor).
- What
- A film exploring life lessons through the eyes of a war veteran.
- When
- Set in 1946; released in 1978.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To explore societal issues and the value of life.
- Film Title
- Naukri
- Year Released
- 1978
- Director
- Hrishikesh Mukherjee
- Main Actors
- Rajesh Khanna, Raj Kapoor
- Setting
- 1946 India