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Overview
Bhakta Kumbara is a 1974 Indian Kannada biographical film, directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and produced by N R Anuradha Devi. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavati and Balkrishna in lead roles. The film had a musical score by G.K. Venkatesh. Actress Sridevi essayed the role of Muktha Bai (as a child artist), thereby the latter making her Kannada film debut. The movie is based on the life of Gora Kumbhar, a potter turned into a saint who lived in the 13th and 14th centuries in Teredoki village. He supposedly lost his child while curing the clay by his legs for making pots, because he did not notice his child fumbling under his feet as he immersed himself in chanting the name of God. He was called Saint Gora Kumbara by the people of Maharashtra.
A closer look
Bhaktha Kumbara (1974) is a Kannada-language Indian movie. Genres: Family. Directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy. The cast includes Leelavathi, Manjula, T. N. Balakrishna, Rajashankar. Runtime: 150 minutes.
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Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Bhaktha Kumbara?
Bhaktha Kumbara is listed as a Kannada-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Bhaktha Kumbara?
Our source metadata lists 30 August 1974. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Bhaktha Kumbara?
The listed director is Hunsur Krishnamurthy.
Who is in the cast of Bhaktha Kumbara?
The available cast credits include Leelavathi, Manjula, T. N. Balakrishna, Rajashankar, Dwarakish. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Bhaktha Kumbara?
The recorded runtime is 150 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Bhaktha Kumbara?
The source lists these genres: Family.
What is the original title of Bhaktha Kumbara?
The original title in our source data is ಭಕ್ತ ಕುಂಬಾರ. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Bhaktha Kumbara about?
Bhakta Kumbara is a 1974 Indian Kannada biographical film, directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and produced by N R Anuradha Devi. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavati and Balkrishna in lead roles. The film had a musical score by G.K. Venkatesh. Actress Sridevi essayed the role of Muktha Bai (as a child artist), thereby the latter making her Kannada film debut. The movie is based on the life of Gora Kumbhar, a potter turned into a saint who lived in the 13th and 14th centuries in Teredoki village. He supposedly lost his child while curing the clay by his legs for making pots, because he did not notice his child fumbling under his feet as he immersed himself in chanting the name of God. He was called Saint Gora Kumbara by the people of Maharashtra.
