Draupadi (1931 film)
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Draupadi (The Daughter Of King Drupad) is a 1931 sound film from Indian cinema. The film was a big-budget mythological production from Ardeshir Irani's Imperial Film Company following their release of the first talkie in India, Alam Ara (1931).[1] It was directed by Bhagwati Prasad Mishra, who had made a name for himself as a photographer and painter and had worked with Irani in his Star, Majestic, Royal and Imperial Studios.[2] The story adaptation from Vyasa's Mahabharata and the screenplay, were by Mishra. The star cast included Prithviraj Kapoor who played the role of Arjuna,[3] with Sudhabala as Draupadi, and Khalil as Krishna.[1] The rest of cast included Hadi, Elizer, Rustom Irani and Jilloobai. The cinematographer was Adi Irani.[4]
Draupadi | |
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Directed by | Bhagwati Prasad Mishra |
Written by | Bhagwati Prasad Mishra |
Based on | Vyasa's Mahabharata |
Produced by | Ardeshir Irani |
Starring | Sudhabala Prithviraj Kapoor Khalil Jagdish Sethi |
Cinematography | Adi Irani |
Production company | Imperial Film Company |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
Country | British India |
Language | Hindi |
The film was based on an episode from the Mahabharata showcasing Duryodhan's plans of usurping Hastinapur and his subsequent attempt at shaming the Pandavas by disrobing Draupadi's sari.