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Jwala

Synopsis

This period fantasy is a tale about a good general Angar (Chandramohan) who is corrupted by ambition. Echoing 'Macbeth', the loyal Angar is told by the witch Kuntala (Ashalata) that his king (Bulbule) shall die and that he shall be king instead. Angar then kills that king and seizes power. Departing from 'Macbeth', Angar's wife Mangala (Ratnaprabha) and his friend Tarang (Chandrakant) do not approve and they eventually join forces with the people against Angar.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Vinayak Karnataki
Original Title
Jwala
Country of Origin
India
Spoken Languages
Hindi, Marathi
Runtime
Unknown
Production Studios
Huns Pics

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Vinayak Karnataki

Department Leadership Roster

Vinayak Karnataki

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jwala.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jwala

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Jwala about?

This period fantasy is a tale about a good general Angar (Chandramohan) who is corrupted by ambition. Echoing 'Macbeth', the loyal Angar is told by the witch Kuntala (Ashalata) that his king (Bulbule) shall die and that he shall be king instead. Angar then kills that king and seizes power. Departing from 'Macbeth', Angar's wife Mangala (Ratnaprabha) and his friend Tarang (Chandrakant) do not approve and they eventually join forces with the people against Angar.

Who directed Jwala?

Jwala was directed by Vinayak Karnataki.

Who stars in Jwala?

The principal cast of Jwala includes Chandramohan, Ratnaprabha, Ashalata Wabgaonkar, Chandrakant Mandhre.

When was Jwala released and how long is it?

Jwala was released in 1938 with a total runtime of Unknown.