| Narsinh Mehta | |
|---|---|
 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] |
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]
Plot[edit]
The film is based on the life of the saint-poet Narsinh Mehta.[5]
Cast[edit]
- Marutirao as Narsinh Mehta
- Umakant Desai as Krishna
- Mohan Lala as Ra Mandlik
- Khatun as Kunwarbai
- Master Bachu as Kunwarbai's husband
- Miss Jamna as Manekbai
- Miss Mehtab as Rukmini
Master Manhar, Trikam Das and Miss Devi appeared in other roles.[5][9]
Production[edit]
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]
Soundtrack[edit]
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" |
Reception[edit]
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]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Raghuvasnhi, Harish (March 1995). ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ ગીતકોશ (૧૯૩૨ – ૧૯૯૪) [Gujarati Film Geet Kosh (1932 – 1994)] (First ed.). Surat: Harish Raghuvanshi. p. 1.
- ^ "Gujarati cinema: A battle for relevance". 16 December 2012.
- ^ "NEWS: Limping at 75". Screen. 4 May 2007.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "'Dhollywood' at 75 finds few takers in urban Gujarat". Financial Express. 22 April 2007.
- ^ a b c d e f Rajadhyaksha; Willemen (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Taylor & Francis. p. 1994. ISBN 978-1-135-94325-7.
- ^ Rachel Dwyer (27 September 2006). Filming the Gods: Religion and Indian Cinema. Routledge. pp. 84–86. ISBN 978-1-134-38070-1.
- ^ K. Moti Gokulsing; Wimal Dissanayake (17 April 2013). Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas. Routledge. pp. 88–99. ISBN 978-1-136-77284-9.
- ^ "Gujarati cinema: A battle for relevance". dna. 16 December 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f Shukla, Bansidhar (1 January 1998). "નરસિંહ મહેતા". Gujarati Vishwakosh (in Gujarati). Retrieved 21 October 2023.
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