Béhula (1921)
"Béhula" takes as its plot the rivalry between the goddesses Chandi, wife of Shiva, and Manasa, his daughter. The merchant Chand Sadagar is a faithful devotee of Chandi, and Manasa attempts to attract him. Rejected by Chand Sadagar, Manasa condemns his son, Lakhindar, to perish on the night of his marriage to the beautiful Béhula. The next morning, Béhula discovers her husband’s inanimate body after he suffers a snakebite. She sets out on a long voyage along the Ganges until she succeeds in bringing him back to life.
Director: Camille Legrand
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: August 20, 1921
Cast
Production: Madan Theatres
Country: France, India
Original Language: xx
More Films by Director: Camille Legrand
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Béhula about?
- "Béhula" takes as its plot the rivalry between the goddesses Chandi, wife of Shiva, and Manasa, his daughter. The merchant Chand Sadagar is a faithful devotee of Chandi, and Manasa attempts to attract him. Rejected by Chand Sadagar, Manasa condemns his son, Lakhindar, to perish on the night of his marriage to the beautiful Béhula. The next morning, Béhula discovers her husband’s inanimate body after he suffers a snakebite. She sets out on a long voyage along the Ganges until she succeeds in bringing him back to life.
- Who directed Béhula?
- Béhula was directed by Camille Legrand.
- Who stars in Béhula?
- Béhula stars Patience Cooper.
- How long is Béhula?
- Béhula has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- Where was Béhula produced?
- Béhula was produced in France, India.