Kisna
किस्ना
“The Warrior Poet”
Synopsis
The film is set in the India of the tumultuous 1930's when nationalists fighting for the country's independence rose up as one, urging the British to quit. At this time, a young Indian, Kisna befriends and then shields a British girl Katherine, from an enraged mob of nationalists including Kisna's own uncle and brother. Katherine is the young daughter of a ruthless British collector. Kisna takes it upon himself to escort Katherine to the safety of the British High Commission in New Delhi, who will arrange for her to board a ship home. A tender attraction develops between Kisna and Katherine during the journey, a love story that is torn between 'Karma' (the noble deed) and 'Dharma' (the duty). Laxmi, the Indian girl Kisna is engaged to, forms the third point in an emotional triangle involving the Indo-British romantic pair
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Vivek Oberoi
Kisna
Isha Sharvani
Lakshmi
Antonia Bernath
Katherine
Amrish Puri
Bhairo Singh
Polly Adams
Lady Katherine
Michael Maloney
Peter Beckett
Caroline Langrishe
Jennifer Beckett
Om Puri
Juman Masum Kishti
Rajat Kapoor
Prince Raghuraj
Yashpal Sharma
Shankar Singh
Hrishitaa Bhatt
Rukmani
Vivek Mushran
Nandu
Vikram Gokhale
Dada Guru
Zarina Wahab
Shanta
Jeetu Verma
Phunkara
Sushmita Sen
Naima Begum (Item Number)
Ronit Roy
Special Appearance
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Subhash Ghai
- Screenplay & Story
- Sachin Bhowmick, Farrukh Dhondy
- Original Score
- A.R. Rahman, Ismail Darbar
- Original Title
- किस्ना
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, English
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Production Studios
- Mukta Arts Ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Subhash Ghai
Sachin Bhowmick, Farrukh Dhondy, Subhash Ghai
A.R. Rahman, Ismail Darbar
Subhash Ghai
Subhash Ghai
Department Leadership Roster
Subhash Ghai
Producer
Subhash Ghai
Director
Sachin Bhowmick
Screenplay
Farrukh Dhondy
Screenplay
Subhash Ghai
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kisna
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kisna about?
The film is set in the India of the tumultuous 1930's when nationalists fighting for the country's independence rose up as one, urging the British to quit. At this time, a young Indian, Kisna befriends and then shields a British girl Katherine, from an enraged mob of nationalists including Kisna's own uncle and brother. Katherine is the young daughter of a ruthless British collector. Kisna takes it upon himself to escort Katherine to the safety of the British High Commission in New Delhi, who will arrange for her to board a ship home. A tender attraction develops between Kisna and Katherine during the journey, a love story that is torn between 'Karma' (the noble deed) and 'Dharma' (the duty). Laxmi, the Indian girl Kisna is engaged to, forms the third point in an emotional triangle involving the Indo-British romantic pair
Who directed Kisna?
Kisna was directed by Subhash Ghai.
Who stars in Kisna?
The principal cast of Kisna includes Vivek Oberoi, Isha Sharvani, Antonia Bernath, Amrish Puri, Polly Adams.
When was Kisna released and how long is it?
Kisna was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Kisna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kisna was composed by A.R. Rahman, Ismail Darbar.