Basant
Synopsis
Impoverished singers Uma and her brother Babul are discovered by Nirmal. Uma becomes a star and marries Nirmal, but his insecurity leads him to abandon her and their daughter, Manju. When he finds Uma back on stage, he abducts Manju. After years, the family reunites, and Uma returns to a homemaker role.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amiya Chakrabarty
- Screenplay & Story
- Amiya Chakrabarty, J.S. Casshyap, P.L. Santoshi
- Original Score
- Pannalal Ghosh
- Original Title
- Basant
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, Urdu
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Production Studios
- Bombay Talkies Workers Industrial Co-Operative Society [IN]
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amiya Chakrabarty
Amiya Chakrabarty, J.S. Casshyap, P.L. Santoshi
Pannalal Ghosh
Department Leadership Roster
Amiya Chakrabarty
Writer
J.S. Casshyap
Writer
Amiya Chakrabarty
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Basant
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What is Basant about?
Impoverished singers Uma and her brother Babul are discovered by Nirmal. Uma becomes a star and marries Nirmal, but his insecurity leads him to abandon her and their daughter, Manju. When he finds Uma back on stage, he abducts Manju. After years, the family reunites, and Uma returns to a homemaker role.
Who directed Basant?
Basant was directed by Amiya Chakrabarty.
Who stars in Basant?
The principal cast of Basant includes Mumtaz Shanti, Suresh, Mumtaz Ali, P.F. Pithawala, Kamala.
When was Basant released and how long is it?
Basant was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Basant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Basant was composed by Pannalal Ghosh.