Prapancha
Synopsis
A story about a poor Marathi village potter who tries to feed his wife and six children in the hope that things will improve when younger brother Shankar completes his education. But they don't and, to foil Shankar's plans to start a porcelain factory, the local moneylender starts legal proceedings to claim the family house.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Madhukar Pathak
- Screenplay & Story
- G.D. Madgulkar
- Original Score
- Sudhir Phadke
- Original Title
- Prapancha
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Marathi
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- Indian National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Madhukar Pathak
G.D. Madgulkar
Sudhir Phadke
Department Leadership Roster
G.D. Madgulkar
Writer
Madhukar Pathak
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prapancha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prapancha about?
A story about a poor Marathi village potter who tries to feed his wife and six children in the hope that things will improve when younger brother Shankar completes his education. But they don't and, to foil Shankar's plans to start a porcelain factory, the local moneylender starts legal proceedings to claim the family house.
Who directed Prapancha?
Prapancha was directed by Madhukar Pathak.
Who stars in Prapancha?
The principal cast of Prapancha includes Sulochana Latkar, Amar Sheikh, Kusum Deshpande, Jayant Dharmadhikari, Seema.
When was Prapancha released and how long is it?
Prapancha was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Prapancha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prapancha was composed by Sudhir Phadke.