Charandas the Thief (1975)

Charandas the Thief (1975) poster

The film is derived from a classic folk tale, originally narrated by Vijaydan Detha, and interpreted as folk play by Habib Tanvir. The film charts the tumultuous life of a petty thief, Charandas (Lalu Ram). Curiously he is a man of principles – an honest thief with a strong sense of integrity and professional efficiency. He makes four vows to his Guru, that he would never eat in a gold plate, never lead a procession that is in his honour, never become a king and never marry a princess, thinking all of them are far out possibilities for him. Later, his guru adds a fifth one - never to tell a lie and sets him of on his life's journey which leads him to a kingdom..

Director: Shyam Benegal
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 156 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mangesh Desai
Cinematography: Govind Nihalani
Editing: Anant Apte
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi
More Films by Director: Shyam Benegal
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charandas the Thief about?
The film is derived from a classic folk tale, originally narrated by Vijaydan Detha, and interpreted as folk play by Habib Tanvir. The film charts the tumultuous life of a petty thief, Charandas (Lalu Ram). Curiously he is a man of principles – an honest thief with a strong sense of integrity and professional efficiency. He makes four vows to his Guru, that he would never eat in a gold plate, never lead a procession that is in his honour, never become a king and never marry a princess, thinking all of them are far out possibilities for him. Later, his guru adds a fifth one - never to tell a lie and sets him of on his life's journey which leads him to a kingdom..
Who directed Charandas the Thief?
Charandas the Thief was directed by Shyam Benegal.
Who stars in Charandas the Thief?
Charandas the Thief stars Smita Patil, Lalu Ram, Habib Tanvir, Anjali Paigankar.
How long is Charandas the Thief?
Charandas the Thief has a runtime of 2h 36m (156 minutes).
What genre is Charandas the Thief?
Charandas the Thief is a Drama film.
Where was Charandas the Thief produced?
Charandas the Thief was produced in India.