Diwana
Synopsis
A young prince named Ashok falls in love with a girl named Lali whom he encounters for the first time while hunting in a forest. Later on he learns that Lali belongs to a nomadic community that is at present, inhabiting his region. Ashok meets Lali again and both confess that they are in love with each other. In the meantime Lali's father, who is the head of his community, sends a man named Phulwa to look for her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abdul Rashid Kardar
- Screenplay & Story
- Jagdish Kanwal, S.N. Banerjee
- Original Title
- Diwana
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abdul Rashid Kardar
Jagdish Kanwal, S.N. Banerjee
Department Leadership Roster
Abdul Rashid Kardar
Director
Jagdish Kanwal
Writer
S.N. Banerjee
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diwana
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What is Diwana about?
A young prince named Ashok falls in love with a girl named Lali whom he encounters for the first time while hunting in a forest. Later on he learns that Lali belongs to a nomadic community that is at present, inhabiting his region. Ashok meets Lali again and both confess that they are in love with each other. In the meantime Lali's father, who is the head of his community, sends a man named Phulwa to look for her.
Who directed Diwana?
Diwana was directed by Abdul Rashid Kardar.
Who stars in Diwana?
The principal cast of Diwana includes Suraiya, Sumitra Devi, Suresh, Madan Puri, Mumtaz Begum.
When was Diwana released and how long is it?
Diwana was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diwana?
Diwana holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).