Ganga is a 1965 Bhojpuri film directed by Kundan Kumar and produced under actress KumkumâÂÂs home production banner. The film stars Kumkum and Sujit Kumar in the lead roles, with Anwar Hussain, Nana Palshikar, and Leela Mishra in supporting performances. With music composed by Chitragupt, Ganga is one of the early Bhojpuri films that helped popularize the languageâÂÂs cinema during its formative decade.
The film follows a simple village girl who shows remarkable strength and courage as she steps out into the wider world to support her family. Despite limited means and deep rooted social constraints, she refuses to be defeated by hardship and prejudice. As she confronts new challenges beyond her village, her determination gradually transforms her from a sheltered daughter into the main pillar of her household.
The film's music was composed by Chitragupt, with lyrics by Shailendra.