Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s5.t3.64

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Shanghai Film Dubbing Studio translated this film into Chinese and released it nationally in 1955 and 1957. It is among the first batch of Indian films that was introduced to China. The Ministry of Culture of The People's Republic of China once organised, "The Republic of India Cinema Week" in 20 Chinese cities from October 17 - 23 in 1955, and *Do Bigha Zamin* was one of the three Indian films screened at this event. It achieved great popularity among Chinese audiences. There were additional screenings of the film in Chengdu after the Indian cinema week. Director of the film, Bimal Roy and leading actor Balraj Sahni, as members of the Indian film delegation, came to China to attend the screening and other relevant cultural exchange activities. Translator of the film Murong Wan'er, and author Li Qiao of Yi nationality and other celebrities in China's literary world wrote reviews for the film post screening and thought highly of the story and the exotic music in the film.