Kumkum the Dancer
Synopsis
A dance film idealising poverty made mainly to showcase Bose's talents. Labour leader Suryashankar is jailed for trade union activities and, when released, finds that his friend Jagdish has stolen his property and plagiarised his play Bhookh (Hunger). To take revenge on behalf of the poor, Suryashankar's daughter Kumkum (Bose) marries Jagdish's son Chandan (Bhattacharya). Later she collaborates in staging a play meant to expose Jagdish's evil past. The film's publicity slogan was 'She robbed her husband to feed the poor!'
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Modhu Bose
- Screenplay & Story
- Manmatha Ray
- Original Score
- Timir Baran
- Original Title
- Kumkum the Dancer
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- Sagar Movietone
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Modhu Bose
Manmatha Ray
Timir Baran
Department Leadership Roster
Modhu Bose
Director
Manmatha Ray
Writer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kumkum the Dancer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kumkum the Dancer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kumkum the Dancer about?
A dance film idealising poverty made mainly to showcase Bose's talents. Labour leader Suryashankar is jailed for trade union activities and, when released, finds that his friend Jagdish has stolen his property and plagiarised his play Bhookh (Hunger). To take revenge on behalf of the poor, Suryashankar's daughter Kumkum (Bose) marries Jagdish's son Chandan (Bhattacharya). Later she collaborates in staging a play meant to expose Jagdish's evil past. The film's publicity slogan was 'She robbed her husband to feed the poor!'
Who directed Kumkum the Dancer?
Kumkum the Dancer was directed by Modhu Bose.
Who stars in Kumkum the Dancer?
The principal cast of Kumkum the Dancer includes Sadhona Bose, Dhiraj Bhattacharya, Preeti Majumdar, Padmadevi, Moni Chatterjee.
When was Kumkum the Dancer released and how long is it?
Kumkum the Dancer was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Kumkum the Dancer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kumkum the Dancer was composed by Timir Baran.