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Hindi CINEMA · 1918
Birth of Shri Krishna
Shri Krishna Janma
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Overview
This film begins with the invocation of 'almighty god' at a river where several people are gathered. The child god Krishna rises out of the water astride the demon snake Kaliya. Then we see Yashoda as she rocks the sleeping Krishna's crib and imagines the god as Gopala. The next scene shows Kamsa fantasizing about Krishna threateningly duplicated many times around him. Kamsa then imagines himself dead as his severed head rises up and descends again. People of all castes pay obeisance to the deity with the title-card: 'may this humble offering be accepted by the Lord'.
A closer look
Birth of Shri Krishna (1918) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Fantasy. Directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke. The cast includes Bhagirathibai, D.D. Dabke, Mandakini Phalke, Purshottam Vaidya. Runtime: 12 minutes.
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Birth of Shri Krishna FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Birth of Shri Krishna?
Birth of Shri Krishna is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Birth of Shri Krishna?
Our source metadata lists 19 May 1918. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Birth of Shri Krishna?
The listed director is Dhundiraj Govind Phalke.
Who is in the cast of Birth of Shri Krishna?
The available cast credits include Bhagirathibai, D.D. Dabke, Mandakini Phalke, Purshottam Vaidya. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Birth of Shri Krishna?
The recorded runtime is 12 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Birth of Shri Krishna?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Fantasy.
What is the original title of Birth of Shri Krishna?
The original title in our source data is Shri Krishna Janma. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Birth of Shri Krishna about?
This film begins with the invocation of 'almighty god' at a river where several people are gathered. The child god Krishna rises out of the water astride the demon snake Kaliya. Then we see Yashoda as she rocks the sleeping Krishna's crib and imagines the god as Gopala. The next scene shows Kamsa fantasizing about Krishna threateningly duplicated many times around him. Kamsa then imagines himself dead as his severed head rises up and descends again. People of all castes pay obeisance to the deity with the title-card: 'may this humble offering be accepted by the Lord'.
