Rajnati Basantasena

Rajnati Basantasena 1934

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Vasantasena is a fictional character and the protagonist of the iconic Sanskrit play Mṛichchhakatika (The Little Clay Cart) written by Śūdraka.

1934

Janak Nandini

Janak Nandini 1939

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A 1939 Bengali Mythological Film directed by Phani Burma.

1939

Nara Narayana

Nara Narayana 1939

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Lord Krishna visits Suryapith with his friend Akrur, where they meet Satyabhama, the daughter of Satrajeet. Akrur proposes to Satyabhama, but she addresses him as a brother, leading him to resent Krishna. Satyabhama, however, falls in love with Krishna. Unaware, Satrajeet arranges Satyabhama’s marriage with Kritabarma. Meanwhile, Jarasandha, the king of Magadh, desires the Syamantak gem to win Jambavati’s hand in marriage. His ally, Satadhanya, also covets Satyabhama. When Satadhanya attacks Satrajeet to seize the gem, Krishna intervenes, defeating him and protecting Satrajeet and Satyabhama. However, Satrajeet distrusts Krishna, hiding the gem with his brother, Prasan. When Prasan is killed by Jarasandha’s spy, who is then slain by Jambavan, Krishna retrieves the gem from Jambavan after defeating him. Later, during Krishna and Satyabhama's wedding, Satyabhama and Akrur kill Satrajeet to seize the gem but are ultimately defeated by Krishna.

1939

Kanthahar

Kanthahar 1935

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A 1935 Bengali Film directed by Jyotish Bandyopadhyay.

1935

Prabhas Milan

Prabhas Milan 1937

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A timeless tale of love and devotion, Prabhas Milan transports viewers to ancient India. Set centuries after Krishna departs from Brindavan, the film explores the longing of Radha and the celestial drama that unfolds when Krishna promises his queen, Satyabhama, a divine Parijat tree. As jealousy and divine intervention intertwine, the epic culminates in a poignant reunion between the eternal lovers, Krishna and Radha.

1937

Bekar Nashan

Bekar Nashan 1938

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A 1938 Bengali Drama Film directed by Jyotish Bandyopadhyay.

1938

Manmoyee Girl's School

Manmoyee Girl's School 1935

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A comedy adapted from a successful play. The zamindar Damodar Chakraborty (Chakraborty) starts a school named after his wife and recruits a married couple as teachers. Manas (Ganguly in the role which had made him a stage star) and Niharika (Kanan Devi) pretend to be married in order to get the jobs. Their imposture, together with the fact that he is Hindu while she is Christian, produces complications.

1935

Bamanabatar

Bamanabatar 1939

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A 1939 Mythological Bengali Drama film directed by Hari Bhanja.

1939

Dakshayagna

Dakshayagna 1934

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Dakshayagna is a pivotal tale in Hindu mythology. It recounts the grand sacrifice ritual organized by Daksha, where his daughter Sati, wife of Lord Shiva, tragically immolates herself due to her father's insult to her husband. Enraged by this, Shiva destroys the sacrifice, leading to the creation of the Shakti Pithas. This event also sets the stage for the reincarnation of Sati as Parvati, who later marries Shiva. The story is central to understanding the complexities of Hindu deities and their interactions.

1934

Shree Gouranga

Shree Gouranga 1933

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Sree Gouranga is a 1933 Indian Bengali biographical film that chronicles the life of the revered spiritual leader, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, also known as Gauranga. The film delves into the early life of Mahaprabhu, born Nimai in Mayapur in 1486, highlighting his mischievous childhood and subsequent intellectual brilliance. Despite family pressure to marry, Mahaprabhu prioritizes his spiritual journey and eventually leaves his home to become an ascetic. The film portrays his deep devotion to Lord Krishna and his eventual return to visit his mother, where he instructs his wife to worship the same deity. The film is a historical and devotional portrayal of the saint's life.

1933