India, 1919
35mm film, black and white
silent
An Indian mythological fantasy film based on the Mahabharata directed by Kanjibhai Rathod. It was made in 1919 but banned in India until 1922 when it was re-released as Dharma Vijay. All copies were subsequently believed to be lost.
Credits
Crew
Directed by: Kanjibhai Rathod
Kohinoor Film Company
Produced by: Dwarkadas Sampat
Written by: G. Mohanial Dave
Director of Photography: Devare S. Gajanan
Music by: Gajanan S. Devarem [real name: Devare S. Gajanan]
Cast
Dwarkadas Narendas Sampat (Vidur)
Maneklal Patel (Krishna)
Homi Master (Duryodhan)
Sakina (Vidur’s wife)
Khalil (Krishna)
Prabhashankar [real name: Prabha Shanker] (Gangaram)
Alternative Titles
Dharma Vijay – re-release title
References
Periodicals
- Moving Picture Monthly May 1938 p.16
Books
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.33 – credits
