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Narsinh Mehta (film)
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Narsinh Mehta (Gujarati: નરસિંહ મહેતા) is a 1932 Gujarati biographical film directed by Nanubhai Vakil. It was the first Gujarati talkie film.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
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Plot
The film is based on the life of the saint-poet Narsinh Mehta.[5]
Cast
- 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.[5][9]
Production
The film produced in 15 days at the cost of ₹17,000 (equivalent to ₹5.2 million or US$61,000 in 2023).[9] The sets were designed by Ravishankar Raval.[5][9]
Soundtrack
Total 15 songs are in the film. The soundtrack is as follows:[1]
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Reception
The film was successful and was followed by release of the film Sati Savitri in same genre.[9]
According to Anandshankar Dhruv, the film adhered to a Gandhian interpretation of Narsinh Mehta. The film was devoid of miracles associated with him.[5][9]
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