Bhakta Pralhad (1926)
Drawn from the Vishnu Purana, this legend tells of Prahlad, the son of the demon tyrant Hiranyakshapu. Prahlad disobeys his father by worshipping the latter's hated enemy, Vishnu. He undergoes tortures, including being burnt in oil, trampled beneath an elephant and poisoning, until, finally, Vishnu appears from a pillar in his Narasimha guise to overwhelm the demon.
Director: Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: January 1, 1926
Cast
- Bhaurao Datar - Vishnu
- B. Pawar - Hiranyakashapu
- Gangaram Nhavi - Pralhad
- Yamuna Gole
Screenplay
- Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (Screenplay)
Country: India
Language: Marathi
Original Language: mr
More Films by Director: Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bhakta Pralhad about?
- Drawn from the Vishnu Purana, this legend tells of Prahlad, the son of the demon tyrant Hiranyakshapu. Prahlad disobeys his father by worshipping the latter's hated enemy, Vishnu. He undergoes tortures, including being burnt in oil, trampled beneath an elephant and poisoning, until, finally, Vishnu appears from a pillar in his Narasimha guise to overwhelm the demon.
- Who directed Bhakta Pralhad?
- Bhakta Pralhad was directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke.
- Who stars in Bhakta Pralhad?
- Bhakta Pralhad stars Bhaurao Datar, B. Pawar, Gangaram Nhavi, Yamuna Gole.
- How long is Bhakta Pralhad?
- Bhakta Pralhad has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- What genre is Bhakta Pralhad?
- Bhakta Pralhad is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Bhakta Pralhad produced?
- Bhakta Pralhad was produced in India.