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Hindi CINEMA · 1975
Charandas the Thief
चरणदास चोर
Overview
The film is derived from a classic folk tale, originally narrated by Vijaydan Detha, and interpreted as folk play by Habib Tanvir. The film charts the tumultuous life of a petty thief, Charandas (Lalu Ram). Curiously he is a man of principles – an honest thief with a strong sense of integrity and professional efficiency. He makes four vows to his Guru, that he would never eat in a gold plate, never lead a procession that is in his honour, never become a king and never marry a princess, thinking all of them are far out possibilities for him. Later, his guru adds a fifth one - never to tell a lie and sets him of on his life's journey which leads him to a kingdom..
A closer look
Charandas the Thief (1975) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Shyam Benegal. The cast includes Smita Patil, Lalu Ram, Habib Tanvir, Anjali Paigankar. Runtime: 156 minutes.
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Charandas the Thief FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Charandas the Thief?
Charandas the Thief is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Charandas the Thief?
Our source metadata lists 21 April 1975. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Charandas the Thief?
The listed director is Shyam Benegal.
Who is in the cast of Charandas the Thief?
The available cast credits include Smita Patil, Lalu Ram, Habib Tanvir, Anjali Paigankar. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Charandas the Thief?
The recorded runtime is 156 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Charandas the Thief?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Charandas the Thief?
The original title in our source data is चरणदास चोर. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Charandas the Thief about?
The film is derived from a classic folk tale, originally narrated by Vijaydan Detha, and interpreted as folk play by Habib Tanvir. The film charts the tumultuous life of a petty thief, Charandas (Lalu Ram). Curiously he is a man of principles – an honest thief with a strong sense of integrity and professional efficiency. He makes four vows to his Guru, that he would never eat in a gold plate, never lead a procession that is in his honour, never become a king and never marry a princess, thinking all of them are far out possibilities for him. Later, his guru adds a fifth one - never to tell a lie and sets him of on his life's journey which leads him to a kingdom..
