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Narasinh Mehta

Narasinh Mehta

April 7, 1932
139 minutes
Nanubhai Vakil
Drama

Overview

The first Gujarati feature film is a saint film about the life of Narasinh Mehta (1408-75), played by Master Manhar. Mehta is known for his evocative Prabhatiyan (morning hymns) and especially for his composition Vaishnava jana to ('The Vaishnav is he who knows the pain of others') made popular by Gandhi, who also adapted the poet's term Harijan (children of god) for the nation's Untouchables. The film adheres to the Gandhian interpretation of Narasinh Mehta's work, avoiding e.g. miracle scenes.

Movie Details

Release Date

April 7, 1932

Runtime

139 minutes

Director

Nanubhai Vakil

Production Companies

Sagar Movietone

Cast

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