Chitralekha
Originally released in 1964. Chitralekha is a history film. directed by Kidar Nath Sharma. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Meena Kumari, Ashok Kumar, and Pradeep Kumar
Synopsis
Chitralekha is a 1964 historical-philosophical Hindi film, directed by Kidar Sharma, starring Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari and Pradeep Kumar. It was based on 1934 Hindi novel by the same name by Bhagwati Charan Verma about Bijgupta serving under the Maurya Empire and the king Chandragupta Maurya (340 BCE – 298 BCE) and his love for courtesan Chitralekha. Set in the back drop of the middle age society. The portrayal of the three tools wisdom, knowledge and power become superfluous in the absence of strength of character.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1964
62 years ago
Runtime
2h 15m
135 minutes total
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- Pushpa Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chitralekha about?
Chitralekha is a 1964 historical-philosophical Hindi film, directed by Kidar Sharma, starring Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari and Pradeep Kumar. It was based on 1934 Hindi novel by the same name by Bhagw...
Who directed Chitralekha?
Chitralekha was directed by Kidar Nath Sharma.
How long is Chitralekha?
Chitralekha has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was Chitralekha released?
Chitralekha was released on January 1, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chitralekha?
The main cast of Chitralekha includes Meena Kumari, Ashok Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, Mehmood, Minoo Mumtaz.