In the Lap of the Himalayas) is a 1965 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Vijay Bhatt, starring Manoj Kumar and Mala Sinha, with Shashikala in a supporting role.

The film won the Filmfare Best Movie Award and was a "superhit" at the box office, listed in the top 20 earners of the 1960s.

[2] The film was remade in Telugu as Doctor Babu[citation needed] and in Tamil as Puthiya Bhoomi.

Phoolwa, a villager (played by Mala Sinha), finds and takes care of him until he recovers.

Firm in his decision, Sunil stays and wins the hearts of the villagers and also the dacoit Lakhan Singh who finally comes to his rescue.