Diwana

Diwana is an Indian drama focusing on Pyarelal, a naive orphan raised by a Muslim landlady named Fatima, who views him as her own son. The story follows the conflict that arises when police arrest Pyarelal for murder. While those around him find it impossible to believe that such a gentle man could be capable of violence, Pyarelal shocks everyone by confessing to the crime during his court appearance and requesting the death penalty.

Directed by Mahesh Kaul and written by C.L. Kavish, the film was produced by Mukhram Sharma and N.C. Sippy through Anupam Chitra. The cast features Raj Kapoor in the lead role as Pyare, alongside Saira Banu as Kamini Gupta and Lalita Pawar as Fatima Begum. Other cast members include Kamal Kapoor, Hiralal, and Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi. With a runtime of 171 minutes, the production blends elements of music and romance into its narrative. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 6.5/10 based on 148 votes.