Chitralekha
Chitralekha is a 1964 historical-philosophical Hindi film, directed by Kidar Sharma, starring Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari and Pradeep Kumar. It was based on 1934 Hindi novel by the same name by Bhagwati Charan Verma about Bijgupta serving under the Maurya Empire and the king Chandragupta Maurya (340 BCE – 298 BCE) and his love for courtesan Chitralekha. Set in the back drop of the middle age society. The portrayal of the three tools wisdom, knowledge and power become superfluous in the absence of strength of character.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: चित्रलेखा
- Genres: History
- Release Date: 1964-01-01
- Runtime: 135 minutes
- Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Pushpa Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.3429
- Languages: Hindi
Cast & Crew
Meena Kumari
as Chitralekha
Ashok Kumar
as Yogi Kumargiri
Pradeep Kumar
as Aryaputra Samant Bijgupt
Mehmood
as Brahmachari Shwetant
Minoo Mumtaz
as Maid
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What is Chitralekha?▼
Chitralekha is a History movie directed by . It was released on 1964-01-01.
Who are the main actors in Chitralekha?▼
The main cast includes Meena Kumari, Ashok Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, Mehmood, Minoo Mumtaz, .
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Is Chitralekha based on a true story?▼
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Who composed the soundtrack for Chitralekha?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Pushpa Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Chitralekha filmed?▼
Chitralekha was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Chitralekha?▼
The total runtime of Chitralekha is 135 minutes.
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