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Overview
Dhanna and his young daughter Tulsi struggle in poverty until Tulsi, trying to help her sick father, is arrested for theft and sent to jail. She later comes under the care of Dr. Kailash, whose household is held together by Rekha, the prosecuting attorney’s daughter in love with him. As Tulsi’s presence stirs tensions between Rekha and Kailash, the story weaves through themes of love, money, and morality, moving from hardship and conflict toward reconciliation and harmony.
A closer look
Divali (1940) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by Jayant Desai. The cast includes Madhuri, Motilal, Vasanti, Ishwarlal. Runtime: 137 minutes.
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Divali FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Divali?
Divali is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Divali?
Our source metadata lists 19 October 1940. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Divali?
The listed director is Jayant Desai.
Who is in the cast of Divali?
The available cast credits include Madhuri, Motilal, Vasanti, Ishwarlal, Keshavrao Date. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Divali?
The recorded runtime is 137 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Divali about?
Dhanna and his young daughter Tulsi struggle in poverty until Tulsi, trying to help her sick father, is arrested for theft and sent to jail. She later comes under the care of Dr. Kailash, whose household is held together by Rekha, the prosecuting attorney’s daughter in love with him. As Tulsi’s presence stirs tensions between Rekha and Kailash, the story weaves through themes of love, money, and morality, moving from hardship and conflict toward reconciliation and harmony.
