THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Hindi CINEMA · 1959
Madari
Overview
The film follows a classic fantasy-adventure and folkloric style characteristic of Babubhai Mistry's work (known for trick photography and mythological/fantasy cinema). The story features elements of street performance, illusion, and mystical peril—showcasing a madari (street juggler/snake charmer) who performs feats with animals like snakes and parrots, claims to read people's inner thoughts and hearts, and gets entangled in a dramatic adventure involving a mythical villain, distressed villagers, and a quest to rescue captives from a mysterious pit or lair.
A closer look
Madari (1959) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Action, Drama. Directed by Babubhai Mistri. The cast includes Chitra, Ranjan, Manher Desai, Jayshree Gadkar. Runtime: 124 minutes.
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Madari FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Madari?
Madari is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Madari?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 1959. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Madari?
The listed director is Babubhai Mistri.
Who is in the cast of Madari?
The available cast credits include Chitra, Ranjan, Manher Desai, Jayshree Gadkar, Sunder. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Madari?
The recorded runtime is 124 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Madari?
The source lists these genres: Action, Drama.
What is Madari about?
The film follows a classic fantasy-adventure and folkloric style characteristic of Babubhai Mistry's work (known for trick photography and mythological/fantasy cinema). The story features elements of street performance, illusion, and mystical peril—showcasing a madari (street juggler/snake charmer) who performs feats with animals like snakes and parrots, claims to read people's inner thoughts and hearts, and gets entangled in a dramatic adventure involving a mythical villain, distressed villagers, and a quest to rescue captives from a mysterious pit or lair.
