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Acting
Umasashi
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Known For
The Devoted · 1933The Devoted
★ 10.01933
Movie
The legend of Prince Puran, born under King Silwan of Sialkot's curse which binds his parents never to set eyes on him until he is 16. Accused of leading a debauched life by an evil general and by the king's second wife, Puran is sentenced to death. Rescued by the mystic Gorakhnath, he becomes an ascetic. When the king is overthrown, Purna rises from his meditations to depose the general who has seized power, before returning to his life of renunciation.
Chandidas · 1932Chandidas
★ 5.71932
MovieDrama
This film is about Chandidas, a legendary 15th-C. Bengali Vaishnavite poet whose biography remains obscure but was an influence on the better documented Chaitanya (1486-1533), a school teacher who promoted the Vaishnavite ideology in Bengal, mostly through hymns about the Radha-Krishna legend.
Dena Paona · 1931Dena Paona
★ 8.01931
MovieDrama
Dena Paona is a dramatic exploration of societal pressures and personal redemption. The film follows Sorashi, a strong-willed temple priestess, as she confronts the challenges of a troubled marriage and a disapproving community. Her journey towards self-discovery and reconciliation with her husband forms the heart of this compelling story.
Chandidas · 1934Chandidas
★ 8.01934
MovieDrama
The story revolves around the 15th century poet-saint Chandidas who acts out against the deep-rooted bigotry against caste, untouchability and the hypocrisy of society, as he falls in love with a washer woman.
Roop Lekha · 1934Roop Lekha
★ 9.01934
MovieDramaHistory
For the first time in Indian cinema, flashback was used for storytelling.
Daku Mansoor · 1934Daku Mansoor
★ 9.01934
MovieDrama
Mansoor, a feared bandit who falls for Husn Pari, the sister of a tyrannical caliph. After taking shelter with a merchant, he’s pursued by the merchant’s daughter Meher. Torn between love and guilt, Mansoor faces betrayal, loss, and a final choice between his past and redemption.