Utsav
उत्सव
Synopsis
Vasantasena, a courtesan who dances at the King Palaka's court hides in Charudatta's house while running away from the amorous attentions of the king's brother-in-law. She falls in love with Charudatta, though he is married and penniless.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Girish Karnad
- Screenplay & Story
- Krishna Basrur, Girish Karnad
- Original Score
- Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar
- Original Title
- उत्सव
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- Film Valas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Girish Karnad
Krishna Basrur, Girish Karnad, Sharad Joshi
Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar
Ashok Mehta
Shashi Kapoor
Department Leadership Roster
Girish Karnad
Director
Krishna Basrur
Screenplay
Girish Karnad
Screenplay
Shashi Kapoor
Producer
Ashok Mehta
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Restricted to Adults (18+).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Utsav
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What is Utsav about?
Vasantasena, a courtesan who dances at the King Palaka's court hides in Charudatta's house while running away from the amorous attentions of the king's brother-in-law. She falls in love with Charudatta, though he is married and penniless.
Who directed Utsav?
Utsav was directed by Girish Karnad.
Who stars in Utsav?
The principal cast of Utsav includes Rekha, Shashi Kapoor, Amjad Khan, Shankar Nag, Kulbhushan Kharbanda.
When was Utsav released and how long is it?
Utsav was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Utsav?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Utsav was composed by Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Utsav?
Utsav holds official age classifications: IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).).