Chandidas
Synopsis
This film is about Chandidas, a legendary 15th-C. Bengali Vaishnavite poet whose biography remains obscure but was an influence on the better documented Chaitanya (1486-1533), a school teacher who promoted the Vaishnavite ideology in Bengal, mostly through hymns about the Radha-Krishna legend.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Debaki Bose
- Screenplay & Story
- Debaki Bose, Chandra Mukherjee
- Original Score
- Rai Chand Boral
- Original Title
- Chandidas
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- New Theatres Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Debaki Bose
Debaki Bose, Chandra Mukherjee
Rai Chand Boral
Department Leadership Roster
Debaki Bose
Writer
Rai Chand Boral
Original Music Composer
Debaki Bose
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chandidas
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What is Chandidas about?
This film is about Chandidas, a legendary 15th-C. Bengali Vaishnavite poet whose biography remains obscure but was an influence on the better documented Chaitanya (1486-1533), a school teacher who promoted the Vaishnavite ideology in Bengal, mostly through hymns about the Radha-Krishna legend.
Who directed Chandidas?
Chandidas was directed by Debaki Bose.
Who stars in Chandidas?
The principal cast of Chandidas includes Durgadas Bandyopadhyay, Krishna Chandra Dey, Manoranjan Bhattacharya, Amar Mullick, Chani Dutta.
When was Chandidas released and how long is it?
Chandidas was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Chandidas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chandidas was composed by Rai Chand Boral.