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Narsinh Mehta (1932 film)

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'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:

* Master Manhar 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

Marutirao, Trikam Das and Miss Devi appeared in other roles.

Production



The sets were designed by Ravishankar Raval.

Criticism



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

References




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