Narsinh Mehta (film)
1932 film
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Narsinh Mehta (Gujarati: નરસિંહ મહેતા) is a 1932 Gujarati biographical film directed by Nanubhai Vakil. It was the first Gujarati talkie film.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
| Narsinh Mehta | |
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Film poster | |
| Directed by | Nanubhai Vakil |
| Written by | Chaturbhuj Doshi |
| Based on | Narsinh Mehta |
| Produced by | Chimanbhai Desai |
| Starring | Master Manhar, Umakant Desai, Mehtab |
| Cinematography | Faredoon Irani |
| Music by | S. P. Rane[1] |
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Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Gujarati |
Plot
The film is based on the life of the saint-poet Narsinh Mehta.[5]
Cast
Production
The film produced in 15 days at the cost of ₹17,000 (equivalent to ₹5.2 million or US$55,000 in 2023).[9] The sets were designed by Ravishankar Raval.[5][9]
Soundtrack
Total 15 songs are in the film. The soundtrack is as follows:[1]
| Narsinh Mehta | |
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| Soundtrack album | |
| Released | 1932 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Language | Gujarati |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pragat Thashe Purush Shreshth Gurjarine Khole" | |
| 2. | "Kan Khelto Bansi Dhun" | |
| 3. | "Oshiyala Avata amaro..." | |
| 4. | "Sukhdukh Manma Na Aanie Re" | |
| 5. | "Aapya Thaki Kadi Koina Khajana" | |
| 6. | "Harini Bhakti Vina Je Jive" | |
| 7. | "Parameshvare Banavya Saune Ek j Sarkha" | |
| 8. | "Mamata Saghali Melo Re, Maya Saghali" | |
| 9. | "Krishna Krihsna Sau Kaho Re Bhaio" | |
| 10. | "Mari Hundi Svikaro Maharaj Re..." | |
| 11. | "Bhar tu Ange Ang Umang" | |
| 12. | "Lakho Aafat Chho PAde Ma Koini" | |
| 13. | "Viththalvar Varsavo Varasad Prithvi" | |
| 14. | "Pidhi Pyali Ane Duniya Badhi" | |
| 15. | "Karo Karm Nishkam Tyaji Do" |
Reception
The film was successful and was followed by release of the film Sati Savitri in same genre.[9]
According to Anandshankar Dhruv, the film adhered to a Gandhian interpretation of Narsinh Mehta. The film was devoid of miracles associated with him.[5][9]
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