Narsinh Mehta (film)
Narsinh Mehta (Gujarati: નરસિંહ મહેતા) is a 1932 Gujarati biographical film directed by Nanubhai Vakil. It was the first Gujarati talkie film.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
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| Directed by | Nanubhai Vakil |
| Written by | Chaturbhuj Doshi |
| Based on | Narsinh Mehta |
| Produced by | Chimanbhai Desai |
| Starring | Master Manhar, Umakant Desai, Mehtab |
| Cinematography | Faredoon Irani |
| Music by | Rane |
Production company | Sagar Movietone |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Gujarati |
Plot
The film is based on the life of the saint-poet Narsinh Mehta.[4]
Cast
- Marutirao as Narsinh Mehta
- Umakant Desai as Krishna
- Mohan Lala as Ra Mandlik
- Khatun as Kunwarbai
- Master Bachu as Kunwarbai's husband
- Miss Jamna as Manekbai
- Miss Mehtab as Rukmini
Master Manhar, Trikam Das and Miss Devi appeared in other roles.[4][8]
Production
The film produced in 15 days at the cost of ₹17,000 (equivalent to ₹5.2 million or US$65,000 in 2023).[8] The sets were designed by Ravishankar Raval.[4][8]
Reception
The film was successful and was followed by release of the film Sati Savitri in same genre.[8]
According to Anandshankar Dhruv, the film adhered to a Gandhian interpretation of Narsinh Mehta. The film was devoid of miracles associated with him.[4][8]
References
- "Gujarati cinema: A battle for relevance". 16 December 2012.
- "NEWS: Limping at 75". Screen. 4 May 2007.
- "'Dhollywood' at 75 finds few takers in urban Gujarat". Financial Express. 22 April 2007.
- Rajadhyaksha; Willemen (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Taylor & Francis. p. 1994. ISBN 978-1-135-94325-7.
- Rachel Dwyer (27 September 2006). Filming the Gods: Religion and Indian Cinema. Routledge. pp. 84–86. ISBN 978-1-134-38070-1.
- K. Moti Gokulsing; Wimal Dissanayake (17 April 2013). Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas. Routledge. pp. 88–99. ISBN 978-1-136-77284-9.
- "Gujarati cinema: A battle for relevance". dna. 16 December 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- Shukla, Bansidhar (1 January 1998). "નરસિંહ મહેતા". Gujarati Vishwakosh (in Gujarati). Retrieved 21 October 2023.
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