The Childhood of Krishna (1919)
The playmates of Krishna are insulted by a female villager who splashes water on them. They take revenge by stealing butter from her house. When they are beaten up by the woman, they again take revenge with the aid of Krishna. He receives a gift of fruit for his help but gives it away. Krishna then enters the room of a wealthy merchant and his wife at night and ties the man's beard to his wife's hair. These exploits lead to a large crowd complaining of Krishna's antics to his foster parents.
Director: Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Genre: Fantasy, Drama
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date: March 7, 1919
Cast
Screenplay
Production: Hindustan Cinema Film Company
Country: India
Language: No Language
Original Language: mr
Themes
Mythic God and Mortal Messenger
Keywords
mythology, silent film
More Films by Director: Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Childhood of Krishna about?
- The playmates of Krishna are insulted by a female villager who splashes water on them. They take revenge by stealing butter from her house. When they are beaten up by the woman, they again take revenge with the aid of Krishna. He receives a gift of fruit for his help but gives it away. Krishna then enters the room of a wealthy merchant and his wife at night and ties the man's beard to his wife's hair. These exploits lead to a large crowd complaining of Krishna's antics to his foster parents.
- Who directed The Childhood of Krishna?
- The Childhood of Krishna was directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke.
- Who stars in The Childhood of Krishna?
- The Childhood of Krishna stars Neelkanth, Mandakini Phalke, Purushottam Parchure, Yadav Gopal Takle, Narayan Pache.
- How long is The Childhood of Krishna?
- The Childhood of Krishna has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is The Childhood of Krishna?
- The Childhood of Krishna is a Fantasy, Drama film.
- Where was The Childhood of Krishna produced?
- The Childhood of Krishna was produced in India.
- What are the themes of The Childhood of Krishna?
- The themes of The Childhood of Krishna include: Mythic God and Mortal Messenger.