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Overview
Following a passionate encounter with King Dushyanta (Chandramohan), the comely Shakuntala (Jayashree) finds herself pregnant and rejected by the royal court. She gives birth in a forest to a son which she names Bharat (Kumar Ganesh). When the King tracks his former lover down and tries to take her back, she flatly refuses him.
A closer look
Shakuntala (1943) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Romance. Directed by Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre. The cast includes Jayashree, Chandramohan, Nana Palsikar, Zohra Sehgal. Runtime: 76 minutes.
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Shakuntala FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Shakuntala?
Shakuntala is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Shakuntala?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 1943. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Shakuntala?
The listed director is Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre.
Who is in the cast of Shakuntala?
The available cast credits include Jayashree, Chandramohan, Nana Palsikar, Zohra Sehgal. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Shakuntala?
The recorded runtime is 76 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Shakuntala?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Romance.
What is Shakuntala about?
Following a passionate encounter with King Dushyanta (Chandramohan), the comely Shakuntala (Jayashree) finds herself pregnant and rejected by the royal court. She gives birth in a forest to a son which she names Bharat (Kumar Ganesh). When the King tracks his former lover down and tries to take her back, she flatly refuses him.
