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Hindi CINEMA · 1940

Holi

1940-03-16
Drama

Audience rating

10.0/10

Source: TMDB1 votes

THE STORY

Overview

The evil Chand (Motilal) and his rich father Mangaldas (Date) persecute the nice Sunder (Ishwarlal): he kidnaps Sunder's sister Kokila (Khursheed) and frames him for theft. Sunder is jailed. The abducted Kokila succumbs to the villain's charms and her love reforms him. When released, Sunder, unaware of the fact that his enemy has reformed, seeks revenge on the very day that Chand and Kokila are to marry.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Holi (1940) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Abdul Rashid Kardar. The cast includes Motilal, Khursheed, Ishwarlal, Keshavrao Date.

Cast & crew

Portrait of Motilal
MotilalChand
Portrait of Khursheed
KhursheedKokila (as Khursheed)
IshwarlalSunder
DixitKidla
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Holi FAQs

Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Holi?

Holi is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.

What release date is listed for Holi?

Our source metadata lists 16 March 1940. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Holi?

The listed director is Abdul Rashid Kardar.

Who is in the cast of Holi?

The available cast credits include Motilal, Khursheed, Ishwarlal, Keshavrao Date, Sitara Devi. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

What type of movie is Holi?

The source lists these genres: Drama.

What is Holi about?

The evil Chand (Motilal) and his rich father Mangaldas (Date) persecute the nice Sunder (Ishwarlal): he kidnaps Sunder's sister Kokila (Khursheed) and frames him for theft. Sunder is jailed. The abducted Kokila succumbs to the villain's charms and her love reforms him. When released, Sunder, unaware of the fact that his enemy has reformed, seeks revenge on the very day that Chand and Kokila are to marry.