Kismet
“India's first Blockbuster”
Synopsis
A former theater owner and his crippled daughter live in poverty until a chance encounter with a young pickpocket brings romance for the petty criminal and daughter as well as a chance by the father to get back at the villainous new theater owner who ousted him from the business years before.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gyan Mukherjee
- Screenplay & Story
- Gyan Mukherjee
- Original Score
- Anil Biswas
- Original Title
- Kismet
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Studios
- Bombay Talkies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gyan Mukherjee
Gyan Mukherjee, Agha Jani Kashmiri
Anil Biswas
R.D. Pareenja
Dattaram Pai
Department Leadership Roster
Gyan Mukherjee
Director
Gyan Mukherjee
Screenplay
R.D. Pareenja
Director of Photography
Dattaram Pai
Editor
Anil Biswas
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kismet.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kismet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kismet about?
A former theater owner and his crippled daughter live in poverty until a chance encounter with a young pickpocket brings romance for the petty criminal and daughter as well as a chance by the father to get back at the villainous new theater owner who ousted him from the business years before.
Who directed Kismet?
Kismet was directed by Gyan Mukherjee.
Who stars in Kismet?
The principal cast of Kismet includes Ashok Kumar, Shah Nawaz, Mumtaz Shanti, V.H. Desai, David Abraham Cheulkar.
When was Kismet released and how long is it?
Kismet was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Kismet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kismet was composed by Anil Biswas.