Kalpana
Synopsis
A dancer is determined to open a cultural center and breathe new life into India’s traditional artistic forms. Meanwhile, the visible adoration between him and his lead dancer arouses the jealousy of his enterprising companion.
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Kalpana, 1948
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-07-17
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Amala Shankar
Uma
Lakshmi Kanta
Kamini
Uday Shankar
Udayan & Writer
G.V. Subbarao
Drawing Master
Birendra Banerji
Noor
Swaraj Mitter Gupta
Ramesh
Anil Kumar Chopra
Madan & School Teacher
Brijo Behari Banerji
Uma's Father
Chiranjilal Shah
Gope
Devilal Samar
Sundar
K. Mukerjee
Grandfather
Dulal Sen
Mama
G.V. Karandikar
Producer
Nagen Dey
Mill Owner
Ganesh Banerji
Theater Manager
Syd Jalaluddin
Mukhiya
Farman Ali
Young Udayan
Begam Zamarudh
Young Uma
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Uday Shankar
- Screenplay & Story
- Amritlal Nagar
- Original Score
- Vishnudas Shirali
- Original Title
- Kalpana
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Production Studios
- Gemini Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Uday Shankar
Amritlal Nagar, Uday Shankar, Sumitranandan Pant
Vishnudas Shirali
N. K. Gopal
Uday Shankar
Department Leadership Roster
Uday Shankar
Director
Vishnudas Shirali
Original Music Composer
Amritlal Nagar
Screenplay
N. K. Gopal
Editor
Uday Shankar
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kalpana
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What is Kalpana about?
A dancer is determined to open a cultural center and breathe new life into India’s traditional artistic forms. Meanwhile, the visible adoration between him and his lead dancer arouses the jealousy of his enterprising companion.
Who directed Kalpana?
Kalpana was directed by Uday Shankar.
Who stars in Kalpana?
The principal cast of Kalpana includes Amala Shankar, Lakshmi Kanta, Uday Shankar, G.V. Subbarao, Birendra Banerji.
When was Kalpana released and how long is it?
Kalpana was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 2h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Kalpana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kalpana was composed by Vishnudas Shirali.