Narasinh Mehta (1932)
The first Gujarati feature film is a saint film about the life of Narasinh Mehta (1408-75), played by Master Manhar. Mehta is known for his evocative Prabhatiyan (morning hymns) and especially for his composition Vaishnava jana to ('The Vaishnav is he who knows the pain of others') made popular by Gandhi, who also adapted the poet's term Harijan (children of god) for the nation's Untouchables. The film adheres to the Gandhian interpretation of Narasinh Mehta's work, avoiding e.g. miracle scenes.
Director: Nanubhai Vakil
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 139 min
Release Date: April 7, 1932
Cast
- Mohanlala - Ra Mandlik
- Maruti Rao
- Master Manhar - Narasinh Mehta
- Master Bachhu - Kunwarbai's Husband
- Umakant Desai - Krishna
- Trikam Das
- Miss Jamna - Manekbai
- Miss Mehtab
- Miss Mehtun - Rakmini
- Khatun - Kunwaibai
Screenplay
Production: Sagar Movietone
Country: India
Language: Gujarati
Original Language: gu
More Films by Director: Nanubhai Vakil
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Narasinh Mehta about?
- The first Gujarati feature film is a saint film about the life of Narasinh Mehta (1408-75), played by Master Manhar. Mehta is known for his evocative Prabhatiyan (morning hymns) and especially for his composition Vaishnava jana to ('The Vaishnav is he who knows the pain of others') made popular by Gandhi, who also adapted the poet's term Harijan (children of god) for the nation's Untouchables. The film adheres to the Gandhian interpretation of Narasinh Mehta's work, avoiding e.g. miracle scenes.
- Who directed Narasinh Mehta?
- Narasinh Mehta was directed by Nanubhai Vakil.
- Who stars in Narasinh Mehta?
- Narasinh Mehta stars Mohanlala, Maruti Rao, Master Manhar, Master Bachhu, Umakant Desai, Trikam Das.
- How long is Narasinh Mehta?
- Narasinh Mehta has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
- What genre is Narasinh Mehta?
- Narasinh Mehta is a Drama film.
- Where was Narasinh Mehta produced?
- Narasinh Mehta was produced in India.