India, 1947
35mm film, black and white
mono, Hindi
An Indian fantasy film directed by Shanti Kumar.
Plot Summary
Maharaj Uttanpath marries Suruchi after learning that his first wife, Sunita, is unable to bear children. Both women eventually give birth and Suruchi plots with her maid to ensure Sunita’s son dies. The child, Dhruva, eventually becomes the brightest star in the night sky as reward for his devotion to Lord Vishnu.
Credits
Crew
Directed by: Shanti Kumar
Produced by: Vijay Bhatt
Screenplay: Girish Pandit, Shivram Vashikar
Dialogue: Shivram Vashikar
Based on the Play by: Ratnavali Natak Company
Director of Photography: G.N. Shirodkar
Editor: Pratap Dave
Music: Shankarrao Vyas
Lyrics: Pandit Indra, Pandit Moti
Cast
Jeevan [real name: Jeevan Dhar] (Devrishi Narad Munni)
Sashi Kapoor (Dhruva)
Leela Mishra (Kumati)
Mridula [real name: Mridula Rani] (Maharani Sunita)
Shanta Rin (Maharani Suruchi)
Ramesh Sinha (Maharaj Uttanpath)
Sitaram (Maha Mantri)
Alternative Titles
Bhakta Dhruv
Links
Remake of
Bhakta Dhruva (1934)
References
Books
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.33
