Didi
Originally released in 1937. Didi is a romance/drama film. directed by Nitin Bose. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring K.L. Saigal, Leela Desai, and Devbala
Synopsis
A famous Saigal musical narrating a strange love story set against 1930s industrialization and worker-management relations. The 16-year-old Prabhavati inherits a mill and turns it into an extremely profitable enterprise. Prakash is a worker who designs a more efficient machine for the factory for which he first gets sacked and then is re-employed. He falls in love with Prabhavati's sister Sheila, who later makes way for Prabhavati who is also in love with Prakash. Her withdrawal distresses Prakash, causing him to bully the workers who then go on strike.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 20, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
Language
BN
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- BN
Production Companies
- New Theatres Limited
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Didi about?
A famous Saigal musical narrating a strange love story set against 1930s industrialization and worker-management relations. The 16-year-old Prabhavati inherits a mill and turns it into an extremely...
Who directed Didi?
Didi was directed by Nitin Bose.
How long is Didi?
Didi has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was Didi released?
Didi was released on March 20, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Didi?
The main cast of Didi includes K.L. Saigal, Leela Desai, Devbala, Durgadas Bandyopadhyay, Amar Mullick.