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The film grossed over Rs.20 million. This record was beaten 2 years later by Mother India in 1957.

 

 

The song "Mera Joota Hai Japani", in which the singer asserts his pride in being an Indian despite his clothes being from other countries, became, and remains, a patriotic favourite among many Indians. It is often referenced, including in an acceptance speech at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2006 by Bengali author Mahasweta Devi.

 

The movie proved to be popular in other countries, including the Soviet Union, Romania and Israel. In Russia, it was said that Raj Kapoor was as popular as Jawaharlal Nehru due to the success of the film. In Israel, the song "Ichak Dana Beechak Dana" (transliterated as "Ichikidana") became very popular, and was re-recorded by local singer Naim Rajuan.

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The film grossed over Rs.20 million. This record was beaten 2 years later by Mother India in 1957.


The song "Mera Joota Hai Japani", in which the singer asserts his pride in being an Indian despite his clothes being from other countries, became, and remains, a patriotic favourite among many Indians. It is often referenced, including in an acceptance speech at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2006 by Bengali author Mahasweta Devi.

The movie proved to be popular in other countries, including the Soviet Union, Romania and Israel. In Russia, it was said that Raj Kapoor was as popular as Jawaharlal Nehru due to the success of the film. In Israel, the song "Ichak Dana Beechak Dana" (transliterated as "Ichikidana") became very popular, and was re-recorded by local singer Naim Rajuan.