THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Hindi CINEMA · 1936
Romantic India
Overview
Exotic adventure drama juxtaposing feudal pleasures with a new world imagery represented by American modernity. Heroine Chandrakala (Nurjehan), daughter of the dewan of a native king, is educated in England and lives in America. She refuses to marry the prince of her ancestral state, an insult that causes her father to be dismissed. She makes amends by disguising herself as a man and becoming the prince’s secretary. A noted sequence set in America features an Indian pilot, Premsingh, who loves Chandrakala and offers to fly her entourage back to India in a Zeppelin, but a mid-flight drama forces the passengers to parachute to safety.
A closer look
Romantic India (1936) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by Mohan Sinha. The cast includes Nurjahan, Radharani, Snehalata, Jeevan Dhar. Runtime: 161 minutes.
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Romantic India FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Romantic India?
Romantic India is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Romantic India?
Our source metadata lists 4 December 1936. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Romantic India?
The listed director is Mohan Sinha.
Who is in the cast of Romantic India?
The available cast credits include Nurjahan, Radharani, Snehalata, Jeevan Dhar. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Romantic India?
The recorded runtime is 161 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Romantic India about?
Exotic adventure drama juxtaposing feudal pleasures with a new world imagery represented by American modernity. Heroine Chandrakala (Nurjehan), daughter of the dewan of a native king, is educated in England and lives in America. She refuses to marry the prince of her ancestral state, an insult that causes her father to be dismissed. She makes amends by disguising herself as a man and becoming the prince’s secretary. A noted sequence set in America features an Indian pilot, Premsingh, who loves Chandrakala and offers to fly her entourage back to India in a Zeppelin, but a mid-flight drama forces the passengers to parachute to safety.
