# The Lamp of the Tomb (1989)

Punjabi · Released 1989-01-01

The Lamp of the Tomb is a 1989 Punjabi film. It is directed by Surinder Singh. Raj Babbar, Parikshit Sahni, Kanwaljit Singh and Pankaj Kapur appear in it.

Director: Surinder Singh
Cast: Raj Babbar as Jagseer Singh/ Jagsa, Parikshit Sahni as Dharam Singh (voiced by Sardar Sohi), Kanwaljit Singh as Bhant Singh/ Bhanta, Pankaj Kapur as Raunki

## Storyline
Set in rural Punjab, Jagseer, a marginalized low-caste sharecropper's son, navigates a changing rural society as traditional feudal ties give way to exploitation. Struggling against severe caste barriers, land displacement, and an unrequited love for the married Bhani, Jagsa faces a difficult path as his family's livelihood crumbles.

## Common questions

### When was The Lamp of the Tomb released?
The Lamp of the Tomb was released on 1 January 1989.

### Who stars in The Lamp of the Tomb?
Raj Babbar, Parikshit Sahni, Kanwaljit Singh and Pankaj Kapur star in The Lamp of the Tomb.

### Who directed The Lamp of the Tomb?
The Lamp of the Tomb was directed by Surinder Singh.

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