Shakuntala
Synopsis
Following a passionate encounter with King Dushyanta (Chandramohan), the comely Shakuntala (Jayashree) finds herself pregnant and rejected by the royal court. She gives birth in a forest to a son which she names Bharat (Kumar Ganesh). When the King tracks his former lover down and tries to take her back, she flatly refuses him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre
- Screenplay & Story
- Dewan Sharar, Ratanpriya, Kalidasa
- Original Score
- Vasant Desai
- Original Title
- Shakuntala
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Rajkamal Kalamandir
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre
Dewan Sharar, Ratanpriya, Kalidasa
Vasant Desai
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Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre
Department Leadership Roster
Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre
Director
Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre
Producer
Dewan Sharar
Writer
V. Avadhoot
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shakuntala
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What is Shakuntala about?
Following a passionate encounter with King Dushyanta (Chandramohan), the comely Shakuntala (Jayashree) finds herself pregnant and rejected by the royal court. She gives birth in a forest to a son which she names Bharat (Kumar Ganesh). When the King tracks his former lover down and tries to take her back, she flatly refuses him.
Who directed Shakuntala?
Shakuntala was directed by Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre.
Who stars in Shakuntala?
The principal cast of Shakuntala includes Jayashree, Chandramohan, Nana Palsikar, Zohra Sehgal.
When was Shakuntala released and how long is it?
Shakuntala was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Shakuntala?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shakuntala was composed by Vasant Desai.