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Overview
Chitralekha is a 1964 historical-philosophical Hindi film, directed by Kidar Sharma, starring Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari and Pradeep Kumar. It was based on 1934 Hindi novel by the same name by Bhagwati Charan Verma about Bijgupta serving under the Maurya Empire and the king Chandragupta Maurya (340 BCE – 298 BCE) and his love for courtesan Chitralekha. Set in the back drop of the middle age society. The portrayal of the three tools wisdom, knowledge and power become superfluous in the absence of strength of character.
A closer look
Chitralekha (1964) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: History. Directed by Kidar Nath Sharma. The cast includes Meena Kumari, Ashok Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, Mehmood. Runtime: 135 minutes.
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Chitralekha FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Chitralekha?
Chitralekha is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Chitralekha?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 1964. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Chitralekha?
The listed director is Kidar Nath Sharma.
Who is in the cast of Chitralekha?
The available cast credits include Meena Kumari, Ashok Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, Mehmood, Minoo Mumtaz. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Chitralekha?
The recorded runtime is 135 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Chitralekha?
The source lists these genres: History.
What is the original title of Chitralekha?
The original title in our source data is चित्रलेखा. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Chitralekha about?
Chitralekha is a 1964 historical-philosophical Hindi film, directed by Kidar Sharma, starring Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari and Pradeep Kumar. It was based on 1934 Hindi novel by the same name by Bhagwati Charan Verma about Bijgupta serving under the Maurya Empire and the king Chandragupta Maurya (340 BCE – 298 BCE) and his love for courtesan Chitralekha. Set in the back drop of the middle age society. The portrayal of the three tools wisdom, knowledge and power become superfluous in the absence of strength of character.
