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Sant Tulsidas

January 1, 1939 2h 34m

Originally released in 1939. Sant Tulsidas is a feature film. directed by Jayant Desai. With a runtime of 2h 34m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Vishnupant Pagnis, Leela Chitnis, and Keshavrao Date

Synopsis

Big-budget miracle-laden saint film on Tulsidas (16th C). who rewrote Valmiki's 'Ramayana' in Hindi. To the despair of his teacher Narahari Guru, who hopes that Tulsidas will make the classic text accessible to the people, the poet spends time with his beloved wife Ratnavali. The dramatic pivot of the story comes when Tulsidas discovers his life's vocation amid howling wind and a river in spate. He becomes an ascetic and settles down in Benares where his translation threatens the brahmanical clergy, until then sole proprietors of the wisdom of the Sanskrit text.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1939 87 years ago
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Runtime 2h 34m 154 minutes total
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Language Hindi Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
HI

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sant Tulsidas about?

Big-budget miracle-laden saint film on Tulsidas (16th C). who rewrote Valmiki's 'Ramayana' in Hindi. To the despair of his teacher Narahari Guru, who hopes that Tulsidas will make the classic text ...

Who directed Sant Tulsidas?

Sant Tulsidas was directed by Jayant Desai.

How long is Sant Tulsidas?

Sant Tulsidas has a runtime of 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes total).

When was Sant Tulsidas released?

Sant Tulsidas was released on January 1, 1939 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sant Tulsidas?

The main cast of Sant Tulsidas includes Vishnupant Pagnis, Leela Chitnis, Keshavrao Date, Bandopant Sohoni, Vasanti.