Divali movie poster

Divali

October 19, 1940 2h 17m

Originally released in 1940. Divali is a feature film. directed by Jayant Desai. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Madhuri, Motilal, and Vasanti

Synopsis

Dhanna and his young daughter Tulsi struggle in poverty until Tulsi, trying to help her sick father, is arrested for theft and sent to jail. She later comes under the care of Dr. Kailash, whose household is held together by Rekha, the prosecuting attorney’s daughter in love with him. As Tulsi’s presence stirs tensions between Rekha and Kailash, the story weaves through themes of love, money, and morality, moving from hardship and conflict toward reconciliation and harmony.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 19, 1940 85 years ago
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Runtime 2h 17m 137 minutes total
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Language Hindi Original language
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Country India Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
HI

Production Companies

  • Ranjit Movietone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Divali about?

Dhanna and his young daughter Tulsi struggle in poverty until Tulsi, trying to help her sick father, is arrested for theft and sent to jail. She later comes under the care of Dr. Kailash, whose hou...

Who directed Divali?

Divali was directed by Jayant Desai.

How long is Divali?

Divali has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).

When was Divali released?

Divali was released on October 19, 1940 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Divali?

The main cast of Divali includes Madhuri, Motilal, Vasanti, Ishwarlal, Keshavrao Date.