Anarkali
अनारकली
Synopsis
A silent film adaptation of the popular, yet legendary, tragic romance between Mughal Prince Salim (the future Emperor Jahangir) and the courtesan Anarkali. Their forbidden love incurs Emperor Akbar's wrath, leading to Anarkali's legendary punishment of being walled up alive. This pioneering film is considered lost.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- R.S. Choudhury
- Screenplay & Story
- Narayan Vijay Thakur
- Original Title
- अनारकली
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Imperial Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R.S. Choudhury
Narayan Vijay Thakur
Department Leadership Roster
R.S. Choudhury
Director
Narayan Vijay Thakur
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anarkali
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Anarkali about?
A silent film adaptation of the popular, yet legendary, tragic romance between Mughal Prince Salim (the future Emperor Jahangir) and the courtesan Anarkali. Their forbidden love incurs Emperor Akbar's wrath, leading to Anarkali's legendary punishment of being walled up alive. This pioneering film is considered lost.
Who directed Anarkali?
Anarkali was directed by R.S. Choudhury.
Who stars in Anarkali?
The principal cast of Anarkali includes Ruby Myers, Dinshaw Bilimoria, Putli, Jamshedji, Madanrai Vakil.
When was Anarkali released and how long is it?
Anarkali was released in 1928 with a total runtime of Unknown.