Pratibha
Synopsis
The poet Prasad (K. Date) lives far from the city in a forest, enjoying only the company of his wife Pratibha (Khote). The court poet Kaveeshwar (Phatak) of a neighbouring kingdom discovers Prasad’s poetry and, more importantly, his beautiful wife, and invites them to his palace, promising fame and glory. Against Pratibha’s advice, Prasad succumbs to temptation, only to see his work plagiarised and his wife harassed.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Baburao Painter
- Screenplay & Story
- Narayan Hari Apte, Pandit Anand Kumar
- Original Score
- Govindrao Tembe
- Original Title
- Pratibha
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Shalini Cinestone
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Baburao Painter
Narayan Hari Apte, Pandit Anand Kumar
Govindrao Tembe
Department Leadership Roster
Baburao Painter
Director
Narayan Hari Apte
Writer
Pandit Anand Kumar
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pratibha.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pratibha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pratibha about?
The poet Prasad (K. Date) lives far from the city in a forest, enjoying only the company of his wife Pratibha (Khote). The court poet Kaveeshwar (Phatak) of a neighbouring kingdom discovers Prasad’s poetry and, more importantly, his beautiful wife, and invites them to his palace, promising fame and glory. Against Pratibha’s advice, Prasad succumbs to temptation, only to see his work plagiarised and his wife harassed.
Who directed Pratibha?
Pratibha was directed by Baburao Painter.
Who stars in Pratibha?
The principal cast of Pratibha includes Durga Khote, Keshavrao Date, Heera, Hirabai Badodekar, Nanasaheb Phatak.
When was Pratibha released and how long is it?
Pratibha was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Pratibha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pratibha was composed by Govindrao Tembe.