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Narsinh Mehta (film)

Narsinh Mehta () is a 1932 Gujarati biographical film directed by Nanubhai Vakil. It was the first Gujarati talkie film.

Plot

The film is based on the life of the saint-poet Narsinh Mehta.

Cast

The cast was:

  • 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.

Production

The film produced in 15 days at the cost of . The sets were designed by Ravishankar Raval.

Soundtrack

Total 15 songs are in the film. The soundtrack is as follows:

Reception

The film was successful and was followed by release of the film Sati Savitri in same genre.

According to Anandshankar Dhruv, the film adhered to a Gandhian interpretation of Narsinh Mehta. The film was devoid of miracles associated with him.

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