Birth of Shri Krishna (1918)

Cast

• Bhagirathibai
• D.D. Dabke
• Neelkanth
• Mandakini Phalke - Krishna
• Purshottam Vaidya

Screenplay

• Dhundiraj Govind Phalke

Themes

Faith, Religion and Spirituality

Keywords

religion, silent film, trick film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Birth of Shri Krishna about?

This film begins with the invocation of 'almighty god' at a river where several people are gathered. The child god Krishna rises out of the water astride the demon snake Kaliya. Then we see Yashoda as she rocks the sleeping Krishna's crib and imagines the god as Gopala. The next scene shows Kamsa fantasizing about Krishna threateningly duplicated many times around him. Kamsa then imagines himself dead as his severed head rises up and descends again. People of all castes pay obeisance to the deity with the title-card: 'may this humble offering be accepted by the Lord'.

Who directed Birth of Shri Krishna?

Birth of Shri Krishna was directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke.

Who stars in Birth of Shri Krishna?

Birth of Shri Krishna stars Bhagirathibai, D.D. Dabke, Neelkanth, Mandakini Phalke, Purshottam Vaidya.

How long is Birth of Shri Krishna?

Birth of Shri Krishna has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).

What genre is Birth of Shri Krishna?

Birth of Shri Krishna is a Drama, Fantasy film.

Where was Birth of Shri Krishna produced?

Birth of Shri Krishna was produced in India.

What are the themes of Birth of Shri Krishna?

The themes of Birth of Shri Krishna include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality.