Bhaktha Kumbara
ಭಕ್ತ ಕುಂಬಾರ
Synopsis
Bhakta Kumbara is a 1974 Indian Kannada biographical film, directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and produced by N R Anuradha Devi. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavati and Balkrishna in lead roles. The film had a musical score by G.K. Venkatesh. Actress Sridevi essayed the role of Muktha Bai (as a child artist), thereby the latter making her Kannada film debut. The movie is based on the life of Gora Kumbhar, a potter turned into a saint who lived in the 13th and 14th centuries in Teredoki village. He supposedly lost his child while curing the clay by his legs for making pots, because he did not notice his child fumbling under his feet as he immersed himself in chanting the name of God. He was called Saint Gora Kumbara by the people of Maharashtra.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hunsur Krishnamurthy
- Screenplay & Story
- Hunsur Krishnamurthy
- Original Title
- ಭಕ್ತ ಕುಂಬಾರ
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Kannada
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Lakshmi Films Combines
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hunsur Krishnamurthy
Hunsur Krishnamurthy, Chi. Udayashankar
N. R. Anuradha Devi
Department Leadership Roster
Hunsur Krishnamurthy
Director
Hunsur Krishnamurthy
Screenplay
N. R. Anuradha Devi
Producer
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Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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What is Bhaktha Kumbara about?
Bhakta Kumbara is a 1974 Indian Kannada biographical film, directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and produced by N R Anuradha Devi. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavati and Balkrishna in lead roles. The film had a musical score by G.K. Venkatesh. Actress Sridevi essayed the role of Muktha Bai (as a child artist), thereby the latter making her Kannada film debut. The movie is based on the life of Gora Kumbhar, a potter turned into a saint who lived in the 13th and 14th centuries in Teredoki village. He supposedly lost his child while curing the clay by his legs for making pots, because he did not notice his child fumbling under his feet as he immersed himself in chanting the name of God. He was called Saint Gora Kumbara by the people of Maharashtra.
Who directed Bhaktha Kumbara?
Bhaktha Kumbara was directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy.
Who stars in Bhaktha Kumbara?
The principal cast of Bhaktha Kumbara includes Dr. Rajkumar, Leelavathi, Manjula, T. N. Balakrishna, Rajashankar.
When was Bhaktha Kumbara released and how long is it?
Bhaktha Kumbara was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bhaktha Kumbara?
Bhaktha Kumbara holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).