Amrapali (1966)

 ●  Hindi ● 1 hr 59 mins

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This Historical drama film is based on the life of Amarapali, the royal courtesan of Vaishali and her relationship with Ajatashatru, the king of Haryanka dynasty. Though he destroys Vaishali to get her, she in the meantime has been transformed by her encounter with Gautama Buddha, of whom she becomes a disciple and an Arahant herself. Her story finds mention in old Pali texts and Buddhist traditions.
Did you know? Vyjayanthimala had worked hard and sincerely on her dance numbers for the film. When the film was not well-received, she became disillusioned and stopped investing as much effort in her dance routines. Read More
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Film Type:
Feature
Language:
Hindi
Colour Info:
Black & White
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1
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Trivia:
The film's rights are owned by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment.

Vyjayanthimala had worked hard and sincerely on her dance numbers for the film. When the film was not well-received, she became disillusioned and stopped investing as much effort in her dance routines.

The film was the official Indian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 39th Academy Awards.