Vidyapati movie poster

Vidyapati

January 1, 1937 2h 21m

Originally released in 1937. Vidyapati is a romance/drama film. directed by Debaki Bose. With a runtime of 2h 21m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Pahadi Sanyal, Kanan Devi, and Krishna Chandra Dey

Synopsis

Classic celebration of Mithila's King Shiva Singha's (Bannerjee/Kapoor) love for his wife while chronicling the influence of the pacifist court poet Bidyapati (Sanyal). Invited to the royal court by the king, Bidyapati arrives with his faithful follower Anuradha (Kanan Devi). Queen Laxmi (Chhaya Devi) falls in love with the poet, much to the distress of the king. The king falls ill and starts neglecting his royal duties until Anuradha persuades him that true love does not need reciprocation. The queen, equally distressed by her divided loyalties, contemplates suicide, encouraged by the prime minister who is worried by the nefarious impact of Bidyapati's poetry on the king.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1937 89 years ago
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Runtime 2h 21m 141 minutes total
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Language BN Original language
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Country India Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
BN

Production Companies

  • New Theatres Limited

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vidyapati about?

Classic celebration of Mithila's King Shiva Singha's (Bannerjee/Kapoor) love for his wife while chronicling the influence of the pacifist court poet Bidyapati (Sanyal). Invited to the royal court b...

Who directed Vidyapati?

Vidyapati was directed by Debaki Bose.

How long is Vidyapati?

Vidyapati has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).

When was Vidyapati released?

Vidyapati was released on January 1, 1937 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Vidyapati?

The main cast of Vidyapati includes Pahadi Sanyal, Kanan Devi, Krishna Chandra Dey, Prithviraj Kapoor, Chhaya Devi.