Duniya Kya Hai (1937)
Based on Lev Tolstoy's Resurrection. An independent production by Lalita Pawar starring herself as a mistreated orphan called Lalita in this rare example of a melodrama drawn from a non-Indian literary source. Madhav (Kale), the son of the family, impregnates Lalita and promises to marry her on his return from Bombay. Years later, Madhav returns married, and refuses to recognise her. To feed her son, Lalita becomes a prostitute and is accused of a murder that takes place in the brothel. The prosecutor turns out to be Madha
Director: G.P. Pawar
Release Date: November 13, 1937
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Production: Diamond Pictures
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi
More Films by Director: G.P. Pawar
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Duniya Kya Hai about?
- Based on Lev Tolstoy's Resurrection. An independent production by Lalita Pawar starring herself as a mistreated orphan called Lalita in this rare example of a melodrama drawn from a non-Indian literary source. Madhav (Kale), the son of the family, impregnates Lalita and promises to marry her on his return from Bombay. Years later, Madhav returns married, and refuses to recognise her. To feed her son, Lalita becomes a prostitute and is accused of a murder that takes place in the brothel. The prosecutor turns out to be Madha
- Who directed Duniya Kya Hai?
- Duniya Kya Hai was directed by G.P. Pawar.
- Who stars in Duniya Kya Hai?
- Duniya Kya Hai stars Lalita Pawar, Madhav Kale, Ghanshyam, Indira Wadkar, Fatma Begum.
- Where was Duniya Kya Hai produced?
- Duniya Kya Hai was produced in India.