Benegal’s adaptation of the classic Chattisgarhi dialect folk play by the noted stage director Habib Tanvir. Remembered mainly for celebrated folk theatre actors Fidabai and Madanlal and as Smita Patil’s film debut (in the role of a princess). The crazy comedy is about petty thieves in a village who keep eluding the bumbling police until the central character, Charandas (Lalu Ram), is executed for being honest rather than for being a criminal.
Cast: Lalu Ram, Smita Patil
Crew: Shyam Benegal (Director), Nand Kishore Mittal (Music Director)
Genres: Drama
Release Dates: 01 Jan 1975 (India)
Did you know? Habib Tanvir, who wrote the play on which the film is based, plays the role of the magistrate in the film. Read More
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as Charandas
as Princess
Supporting Actor
Supporting Actor
Direction
Director
Production
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Film Type:
Feature
Language:
Hindi
Colour Info:
Black & White
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1
Stereoscopy:
No
Music Director: Nand Kishore Mittal
Playback Singer: Deepak Tiwari
Trivia:
The film is based on a famous play by Habib Tanvir, which itself was an adaptation of a classical Rajasthani folktale by Vijaydan Detha.
Habib Tanvir, who wrote the play on which the film is based, plays the role of the magistrate in the film.
Habib Tanvir, who wrote the play on which the film is based, plays the role of the magistrate in the film.
