Divali
Synopsis
Dhanna and his young daughter Tulsi struggle in poverty until Tulsi, trying to help her sick father, is arrested for theft and sent to jail. She later comes under the care of Dr. Kailash, whose household is held together by Rekha, the prosecuting attorney’s daughter in love with him. As Tulsi’s presence stirs tensions between Rekha and Kailash, the story weaves through themes of love, money, and morality, moving from hardship and conflict toward reconciliation and harmony.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jayant Desai
- Screenplay & Story
- Gunwantrai Acharya, Sudarshan
- Original Score
- Khemchand Prakash
- Original Title
- Divali
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- Ranjit Movietone
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jayant Desai
Gunwantrai Acharya, Sudarshan
Khemchand Prakash
Department Leadership Roster
Jayant Desai
Director
Gunwantrai Acharya
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Divali
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Divali about?
Dhanna and his young daughter Tulsi struggle in poverty until Tulsi, trying to help her sick father, is arrested for theft and sent to jail. She later comes under the care of Dr. Kailash, whose household is held together by Rekha, the prosecuting attorney’s daughter in love with him. As Tulsi’s presence stirs tensions between Rekha and Kailash, the story weaves through themes of love, money, and morality, moving from hardship and conflict toward reconciliation and harmony.
Who directed Divali?
Divali was directed by Jayant Desai.
Who stars in Divali?
The principal cast of Divali includes Madhuri, Motilal, Vasanti, Ishwarlal, Keshavrao Date.
When was Divali released and how long is it?
Divali was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Divali?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Divali was composed by Khemchand Prakash.