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Bengali CINEMA · 1937
Vidyapati
বিদ্যাপতি
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Overview
Classic celebration of Mithila's King Shiva Singha's (Bannerjee/Kapoor) love for his wife while chronicling the influence of the pacifist court poet Bidyapati (Sanyal). Invited to the royal court by the king, Bidyapati arrives with his faithful follower Anuradha (Kanan Devi). Queen Laxmi (Chhaya Devi) falls in love with the poet, much to the distress of the king. The king falls ill and starts neglecting his royal duties until Anuradha persuades him that true love does not need reciprocation. The queen, equally distressed by her divided loyalties, contemplates suicide, encouraged by the prime minister who is worried by the nefarious impact of Bidyapati's poetry on the king.
A closer look
Vidyapati (1937) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Romance. Directed by Debaki Bose. The cast includes Pahadi Sanyal, Kanan Devi, Krishna Chandra Dey, Prithviraj Kapoor. Runtime: 141 minutes.
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Vidyapati FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Vidyapati?
Vidyapati is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Vidyapati?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 1937. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Vidyapati?
The listed director is Debaki Bose.
Who is in the cast of Vidyapati?
The available cast credits include Pahadi Sanyal, Kanan Devi, Krishna Chandra Dey, Prithviraj Kapoor, Chhaya Devi. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Vidyapati?
The recorded runtime is 141 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Vidyapati?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Romance.
What is the original title of Vidyapati?
The original title in our source data is বিদ্যাপতি. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Vidyapati about?
Classic celebration of Mithila's King Shiva Singha's (Bannerjee/Kapoor) love for his wife while chronicling the influence of the pacifist court poet Bidyapati (Sanyal). Invited to the royal court by the king, Bidyapati arrives with his faithful follower Anuradha (Kanan Devi). Queen Laxmi (Chhaya Devi) falls in love with the poet, much to the distress of the king. The king falls ill and starts neglecting his royal duties until Anuradha persuades him that true love does not need reciprocation. The queen, equally distressed by her divided loyalties, contemplates suicide, encouraged by the prime minister who is worried by the nefarious impact of Bidyapati's poetry on the king.
