Narasinh MehtaMovie
The first Gujarati feature film is a saint film about the life of Narasinh Mehta (1408-75), played by Master Manhar. Mehta is known for his evocative Prabhatiyan (morning hymns) and especially for his composition Vaishnava jana to ('The Vaishnav is he who knows the pain of others') made popular by Gandhi, who also adapted the poet's term Harijan (children of god) for the nation's Untouchables. The film adheres to the Gandhian interpretation of Narasinh Mehta's work, avoiding e.g. miracle scenes.
About Narasinh Mehta
Narasinh Mehta is a 1932 drama movie directed by Nanubhai Vakil.
The production information lists a runtime of 2h 19m, production credits from India, an original language code of GU.
The credited cast includes Mohanlala, Maruti Rao, Master Manhar, Master Bachhu. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
