Kumkum the Dancer
Originally released in 1940. Kumkum the Dancer is a feature film. directed by Modhu Bose. With a runtime of 2h 22m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sadhona Bose, Dhiraj Bhattacharya, and Preeti Majumdar
Synopsis
A dance film idealising poverty made mainly to showcase Bose's talents. Labour leader Suryashankar is jailed for trade union activities and, when released, finds that his friend Jagdish has stolen his property and plagiarised his play Bhookh (Hunger). To take revenge on behalf of the poor, Suryashankar's daughter Kumkum (Bose) marries Jagdish's son Chandan (Bhattacharya). Later she collaborates in staging a play meant to expose Jagdish's evil past. The film's publicity slogan was 'She robbed her husband to feed the poor!'
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- Sagar Movietone
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kumkum the Dancer about?
A dance film idealising poverty made mainly to showcase Bose's talents. Labour leader Suryashankar is jailed for trade union activities and, when released, finds that his friend Jagdish has stolen ...
Who directed Kumkum the Dancer?
Kumkum the Dancer was directed by Modhu Bose.
How long is Kumkum the Dancer?
Kumkum the Dancer has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
When was Kumkum the Dancer released?
Kumkum the Dancer was released on March 7, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kumkum the Dancer?
The main cast of Kumkum the Dancer includes Sadhona Bose, Dhiraj Bhattacharya, Preeti Majumdar, Padmadevi, Moni Chatterjee.