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Hindi CINEMA · 1937
Duniya Kya Hai
Overview
Based on Lev Tolstoy's Resurrection. An independent production by Lalita Pawar starring herself as a mistreated orphan called Lalita in this rare example of a melodrama drawn from a non-Indian literary source. Madhav (Kale), the son of the family, impregnates Lalita and promises to marry her on his return from Bombay. Years later, Madhav returns married, and refuses to recognise her. To feed her son, Lalita becomes a prostitute and is accused of a murder that takes place in the brothel. The prosecutor turns out to be Madha
A closer look
Duniya Kya Hai (1937) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by G.P. Pawar. The cast includes Lalita Pawar, Madhav Kale, Ghanshyam, Indira Wadkar.
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Duniya Kya Hai FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Duniya Kya Hai?
Duniya Kya Hai is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Duniya Kya Hai?
Our source metadata lists 13 November 1937. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Duniya Kya Hai?
The listed director is G.P. Pawar.
Who is in the cast of Duniya Kya Hai?
The available cast credits include Lalita Pawar, Madhav Kale, Ghanshyam, Indira Wadkar, Fatma Begum. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
What is Duniya Kya Hai about?
Based on Lev Tolstoy's Resurrection. An independent production by Lalita Pawar starring herself as a mistreated orphan called Lalita in this rare example of a melodrama drawn from a non-Indian literary source. Madhav (Kale), the son of the family, impregnates Lalita and promises to marry her on his return from Bombay. Years later, Madhav returns married, and refuses to recognise her. To feed her son, Lalita becomes a prostitute and is accused of a murder that takes place in the brothel. The prosecutor turns out to be Madha
