Katha
कथा
Synopsis
A modern retelling of the classic folktale about the hare and the tortoise. Hard-working yet timid Rajaram has a secret crush on his neighbor. Before he gets the courage to tell her how he feels, fast-talking Bashu swoops in.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sai Paranjape
- Original Score
- Raj Kamal
- Original Title
- कथा
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Studios
- Devki Chitra
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sai Paranjape
Raj Kamal
Suresh Jindal
Department Leadership Roster
Suresh Jindal
Producer
Sai Paranjape
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Katha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Katha about?
A modern retelling of the classic folktale about the hare and the tortoise. Hard-working yet timid Rajaram has a secret crush on his neighbor. Before he gets the courage to tell her how he feels, fast-talking Bashu swoops in.
Who directed Katha?
Katha was directed by Sai Paranjape.
Who stars in Katha?
The principal cast of Katha includes Naseeruddin Shah, Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval, Leela Mishra, Yatin Karyekar.
When was Katha released and how long is it?
Katha was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Katha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Katha was composed by Raj Kamal.