THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Hindi CINEMA · 1943
Kismet
India's first Blockbuster
Audience rating
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Overview
A former theater owner and his crippled daughter live in poverty until a chance encounter with a young pickpocket brings romance for the petty criminal and daughter as well as a chance by the father to get back at the villainous new theater owner who ousted him from the business years before.
A closer look
Kismet (1943) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Gyan Mukherjee. The cast includes Ashok Kumar, Shah Nawaz, Mumtaz Shanti, V.H. Desai. Runtime: 143 minutes.
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Kismet FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Kismet?
Kismet is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Kismet?
Our source metadata lists 1 February 1943. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Kismet?
The listed director is Gyan Mukherjee.
Who is in the cast of Kismet?
The available cast credits include Ashok Kumar, Shah Nawaz, Mumtaz Shanti, V.H. Desai, David Abraham Cheulkar. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Kismet?
The recorded runtime is 143 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Kismet?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is Kismet about?
A former theater owner and his crippled daughter live in poverty until a chance encounter with a young pickpocket brings romance for the petty criminal and daughter as well as a chance by the father to get back at the villainous new theater owner who ousted him from the business years before.
