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Hindi CINEMA · 1925
The Light of Asia
Prem Sanyas
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Overview
Living an indolent life in a luxurious palace, Prince Gautama (Rai) is insulated by his family from the harshness of the world outside. But he is destined to learn greater truths: shocked to discover the pain and suffering of so many in his kingdom, he abandons his privileged existence, and his wife Gopa (Seeta Devi), to become a wandering teacher, eventually finding enlightenment and founding Buddhism. Featuring superimposed images and deep-focus shots that were highly impressive for the time, Light of Asia astutely combines a deeply felt spirituality with the surefire attraction of Indian exotica, which helped make it a considerable success in Europe.
A closer look
The Light of Asia (1925) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Franz Osten, Himansu Rai. The cast includes Seeta Devi, Himansu Rai, Sarada Ukil, Rani Bala. Runtime: 97 minutes.
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The Light of Asia FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of The Light of Asia?
The Light of Asia is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for The Light of Asia?
Our source metadata lists 22 October 1925. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed The Light of Asia?
The listed directors are Franz Osten, Himansu Rai.
Who is in the cast of The Light of Asia?
The available cast credits include Seeta Devi, Himansu Rai, Sarada Ukil, Rani Bala, Prafulla Roy. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is The Light of Asia?
The recorded runtime is 97 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is The Light of Asia?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of The Light of Asia?
The original title in our source data is Prem Sanyas. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is The Light of Asia about?
Living an indolent life in a luxurious palace, Prince Gautama (Rai) is insulated by his family from the harshness of the world outside. But he is destined to learn greater truths: shocked to discover the pain and suffering of so many in his kingdom, he abandons his privileged existence, and his wife Gopa (Seeta Devi), to become a wandering teacher, eventually finding enlightenment and founding Buddhism. Featuring superimposed images and deep-focus shots that were highly impressive for the time, Light of Asia astutely combines a deeply felt spirituality with the surefire attraction of Indian exotica, which helped make it a considerable success in Europe.
