Farmer’s Daughter
Kisan Kanya
Synopsis
Kisan Kanya is a 1937 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Moti Gidwani and produced by Ardeshir Irani under the banner of Imperial Pictures. Made using Cinecolor, the film is based on a novel by Saadat Hasan Manto that highlights the struggles of poor farmers. The film is historically significant as India’s first indigenously made colour film. While V. Shantaram's Sairandhri (1933) featured scenes in colour, it was processed and printed in Germany, distinguishing Kisan Kanya as the first colour film entirely produced within India.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Moti B. Gidwani
- Screenplay & Story
- Saadat Hassan Manto
- Original Title
- Kisan Kanya
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- Imperial Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Moti B. Gidwani
Saadat Hassan Manto
Ardeshir Irani
Department Leadership Roster
Saadat Hassan Manto
Screenplay
Moti B. Gidwani
Director
Ardeshir Irani
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Farmer’s Daughter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Farmer’s Daughter about?
Kisan Kanya is a 1937 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Moti Gidwani and produced by Ardeshir Irani under the banner of Imperial Pictures. Made using Cinecolor, the film is based on a novel by Saadat Hasan Manto that highlights the struggles of poor farmers. The film is historically significant as India’s first indigenously made colour film. While V. Shantaram's Sairandhri (1933) featured scenes in colour, it was processed and printed in Germany, distinguishing Kisan Kanya as the first colour film entirely produced within India.
Who directed Farmer’s Daughter?
Farmer’s Daughter was directed by Moti B. Gidwani.
Who stars in Farmer’s Daughter?
The principal cast of Farmer’s Daughter includes Padmadevi, Ghulam Mohammed, Jillo, Nissar.
When was Farmer’s Daughter released and how long is it?
Farmer’s Daughter was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.