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Bengali CINEMA · 1937
Didi
Overview
A famous Saigal musical narrating a strange love story set against 1930s industrialization and worker-management relations. The 16-year-old Prabhavati inherits a mill and turns it into an extremely profitable enterprise. Prakash is a worker who designs a more efficient machine for the factory for which he first gets sacked and then is re-employed. He falls in love with Prabhavati's sister Sheila, who later makes way for Prabhavati who is also in love with Prakash. Her withdrawal distresses Prakash, causing him to bully the workers who then go on strike.
A closer look
Didi (1937) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Music, Romance. Directed by Nitin Bose. The cast includes K.L. Saigal, Leela Desai, Devbala, Durgadas Bandyopadhyay. Runtime: 134 minutes.
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Didi FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Didi?
Didi is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Didi?
Our source metadata lists 20 March 1937. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Didi?
The listed director is Nitin Bose.
Who is in the cast of Didi?
The available cast credits include K.L. Saigal, Leela Desai, Devbala, Durgadas Bandyopadhyay, Amar Mullick. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Didi?
The recorded runtime is 134 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Didi?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Music, Romance.
What is Didi about?
A famous Saigal musical narrating a strange love story set against 1930s industrialization and worker-management relations. The 16-year-old Prabhavati inherits a mill and turns it into an extremely profitable enterprise. Prakash is a worker who designs a more efficient machine for the factory for which he first gets sacked and then is re-employed. He falls in love with Prabhavati's sister Sheila, who later makes way for Prabhavati who is also in love with Prakash. Her withdrawal distresses Prakash, causing him to bully the workers who then go on strike.
