King of Ayodhya
Ayodhyecha Raja
Synopsis
Ayodhyecha Raja, literally "The King of Ayodhya", was the first Marathi talkie. It is based on the mythological story of Raja Harishchandra of Ayodhya and his test by sage Vishwamitra, as recounted in Valmiki's epic, Ramayana. The film was also made as a double-version, Ayodhya Ka Raja (1932) in Hindi, making it the first double version talkie of Indian cinema.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre
- Original Score
- Govindrao Tembe
- Original Title
- Ayodhyecha Raja
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Marathi
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Production Studios
- Prabhat Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre
Govindrao Tembe
Department Leadership Roster
Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About King of Ayodhya
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What is King of Ayodhya about?
Ayodhyecha Raja, literally "The King of Ayodhya", was the first Marathi talkie. It is based on the mythological story of Raja Harishchandra of Ayodhya and his test by sage Vishwamitra, as recounted in Valmiki's epic, Ramayana. The film was also made as a double-version, Ayodhya Ka Raja (1932) in Hindi, making it the first double version talkie of Indian cinema.
Who directed King of Ayodhya?
King of Ayodhya was directed by Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre.
Who stars in King of Ayodhya?
The principal cast of King of Ayodhya includes Govindrao Tembe, Durga Khote, Baburao Pendharkar, Shankarrao Bhosle, Sushila.
When was King of Ayodhya released and how long is it?
King of Ayodhya was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 2h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for King of Ayodhya?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King of Ayodhya was composed by Govindrao Tembe.