Kurukshetra (1945)
A combination of the epic story of the Mahabharata with contemporary social issues. It starts with a focus on a new social order, featuring three social workers, including Suvarnarekha, dedicated to eliminating idleness. The main narrative then unfolds by incorporating well-known mythological events like the Draupadi Swayamvar and the Sabha (Court) incident, progressing toward the Kurukshetra war. Throughout the film, these epic sequences are mixed with modern "social sequences" and philosophical lessons from the Bhagavad Gita in an attempt to address and provide solutions for national problems.
Director: R. Sharma
Genre: History, Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 154 min
Release Date: May 17, 1945
Cast
- K.L. Saigal - Karna
- Nawab Kashmiri
- P.V. Narasimha Bharathi - Krishna
- Radharani - Draupadi
- D. Balasubramaniam - Duryodhana
- M. Udvadia - Bhanumati
- M. R. Santhanalakshmi - Padmavati
- Ajit Khan - Bhima
Screenplay
- Kamala Kant Varma (Story)
- Kamala Kant Varma (Dialogue)
- Jamil Mazhari (Lyricist)
Country: India
Original Language: hi
More Films by Director: R. Sharma
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kurukshetra about?
- A combination of the epic story of the Mahabharata with contemporary social issues. It starts with a focus on a new social order, featuring three social workers, including Suvarnarekha, dedicated to eliminating idleness. The main narrative then unfolds by incorporating well-known mythological events like the Draupadi Swayamvar and the Sabha (Court) incident, progressing toward the Kurukshetra war. Throughout the film, these epic sequences are mixed with modern "social sequences" and philosophical lessons from the Bhagavad Gita in an attempt to address and provide solutions for national problems.
- Who directed Kurukshetra?
- Kurukshetra was directed by R. Sharma.
- Who stars in Kurukshetra?
- Kurukshetra stars K.L. Saigal, Nawab Kashmiri, P.V. Narasimha Bharathi, Radharani, D. Balasubramaniam, M. Udvadia.
- How long is Kurukshetra?
- Kurukshetra has a runtime of 2h 34m (154 minutes).
- What genre is Kurukshetra?
- Kurukshetra is a History, Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was Kurukshetra produced?
- Kurukshetra was produced in India.