Dashera
Synopsis
When Kali Dev challenges Dharma Dev that every human can be corrupted by wealth in the age of Kaliyug, an innocent mortal becomes the ultimate battlefield. Enter Seth Shriyal—a deeply pious and honest man loved by his entire town. Determined to win the divine wager, Kali Dev teams up with Shriyal’s jealous neighbor to orchestrate a public disgrace. Starring golden-age legends Nirupa Roy, Shahu Modak, and a stellar ensemble cast, this rare 1956 classic is a sweeping mythological tale of integrity, temptation, and the ultimate test of human righteousness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chaturbhuj Doshi
- Screenplay & Story
- Kavi Pradeep, Saraswati Kumar Deepak
- Original Title
- Dashera
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Nav Kala Niketan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chaturbhuj Doshi
Kavi Pradeep, Saraswati Kumar Deepak
Ramesh Vyas
Department Leadership Roster
Chaturbhuj Doshi
Director
Ramesh Vyas
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dashera
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dashera about?
When Kali Dev challenges Dharma Dev that every human can be corrupted by wealth in the age of Kaliyug, an innocent mortal becomes the ultimate battlefield. Enter Seth Shriyal—a deeply pious and honest man loved by his entire town. Determined to win the divine wager, Kali Dev teams up with Shriyal’s jealous neighbor to orchestrate a public disgrace. Starring golden-age legends Nirupa Roy, Shahu Modak, and a stellar ensemble cast, this rare 1956 classic is a sweeping mythological tale of integrity, temptation, and the ultimate test of human righteousness.
Who directed Dashera?
Dashera was directed by Chaturbhuj Doshi.
Who stars in Dashera?
The principal cast of Dashera includes Daisy Irani, Jagdish Kanwal, Shahu Modak, Nirupa Roy, Heera Sawant.
When was Dashera released and how long is it?
Dashera was released in 1956 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dashera?
Dashera holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).