Iconic Gujarati Blockbuster ‘Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya’ Returns to Theatres in a Stunning Restored Version This January!
A timeless Gujarati classic is set to rekindle nostalgia in theatres this month. Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya, one of Gujarati cinema’s most beloved films, returns to the big screen on January 9, 2026, in a fully restored version by Ultra Media & Entertainment. The re-release is part of the company’s Ultra Rewind initiative, which revives iconic regional films with upgraded visuals and sound while preserving their original soul.
Originally released in 1998, the film was a massive box-office success, earning about ₹22 crore—a record-breaking feat that revitalized Gujarati cinema. Directed and produced by the late Govindbhai Patel, it stars Hiten Kumar and Roma Manek in unforgettable performances that captured the heart of an entire generation.
Set against themes of love, separation, and belonging, the film narrates the emotional story of Ram and Radha, childhood companions torn apart by circumstance. Its tale of migration and the longing for one’s homeland continues to strike a chord even decades later. Music maestro Arvind Barot’s songs—steeped in Gujarati folk and emotion—remain cultural touchstones till today.
A timeless Gujarati classic is set to rekindle nostalgia in theatres this month. Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya, one of Gujarati cinema’s most beloved films, returns to the big screen on January 9, 2026, in a fully restored version by Ultra Media & Entertainment. The re-release is part of the company’s Ultra Rewind initiative, which revives iconic regional films with upgraded visuals and sound while preserving their original soul.
Originally released in 1998, the film was a massive box-office success, earning about ₹22 crore—a record-breaking feat that revitalized Gujarati cinema. Directed and produced by the late Govindbhai Patel, it stars Hiten Kumar and Roma Manek in unforgettable performances that captured the heart of an entire generation.
Set against themes of love, separation, and belonging, the film narrates the emotional story of Ram and Radha, childhood companions torn apart by circumstance. Its tale of migration and the longing for one’s homeland continues to strike a chord even decades later. Music maestro Arvind Barot’s songs—steeped in Gujarati folk and emotion—remain cultural touchstones till today.
