Narsinh Mehta | |
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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] |
Production company | Sagar Movietone |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Gujarati |
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]
The film is based on the life of the saint-poet Narsinh Mehta. [5]
Master Manhar, Trikam Das and Miss Devi appeared in other roles. [5] [9]
The film produced in 15 days at the cost of ₹17,000 (equivalent to ₹5.2 million or US$65,000 in 2023). [9] The sets were designed by Ravishankar Raval. [5] [9]
Total 15 songs are in the film. The soundtrack is as follows: [1]
Narsinh Mehta | |
---|---|
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" |
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]
Narsinh Mehta | |
---|---|
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] |
Production company | Sagar Movietone |
Release date |
|
Running time | 139 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Gujarati |
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]
The film is based on the life of the saint-poet Narsinh Mehta. [5]
Master Manhar, Trikam Das and Miss Devi appeared in other roles. [5] [9]
The film produced in 15 days at the cost of ₹17,000 (equivalent to ₹5.2 million or US$65,000 in 2023). [9] The sets were designed by Ravishankar Raval. [5] [9]
Total 15 songs are in the film. The soundtrack is as follows: [1]
Narsinh Mehta | |
---|---|
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" |
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]