The Light of Asia(1925)
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The Light of Asia Synopsis
Living an indolent life in a luxurious palace, Prince Gautama (Rai) is insulated by his family from the harshness of the world outside. But he is destined to learn greater truths: shocked to discover the pain and suffering of so many in his kingdom, he abandons his privileged existence, and his wife Gopa (Seeta Devi), to become a wandering teacher, eventually finding enlightenment and founding Buddhism. Featuring superimposed images and deep-focus shots that were highly impressive for the time, Light of Asia astutely combines a deeply felt spirituality with the surefire attraction of Indian exotica, which helped make it a considerable success in Europe.
The Light of Asia (1925) is a drama film directed by Himansu Rai, released on October 22, 1925 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Seeta Devi, Himansu Rai, Sarada Ukil and Rani Bala. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Himansu Rai
- Writers:
- Edwin Arnold, Niranjan Pal
- Producers:
- Himansu Rai
- Cinematographer:
- Josef Wirsching
- Composer:
- Hansheinrich Dransmann
- Production:
- Münchner Lichtspielkunst AG (Emelka), Great Eastern Film Corporation, Himansu Rai Film
- Status:
- Released
The Light of Asia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Seeta Devi
as Gopa
- Himansu Rai
Himansu Rai
as Gautama
- Sarada Ukil
Sarada Ukil
as King Suddhodhana
- Rani Bala
Rani Bala
as Queen Maya
- Prafulla Roy
Prafulla Roy
as Devadatta
Modhu Bose
- Mrinalini Devi
Mrinalini Devi
- Sunalini Devi
Sunalini Devi
- Sushil Ghosh
Sushil Ghosh
- Sundar Rajam
Sundar Rajam
- Ekambi 'Wilhelm' Tongo
Ekambi 'Wilhelm' Tongo
Key crew
Directed by Himansu Rai, written by Edwin Arnold and Niranjan Pal, produced by Himansu Rai.
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The Light of Asia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Light of Asia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Light of Asia online?
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Who stars in The Light of Asia?
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The main cast of The Light of Asia (1925) includes Seeta Devi, Himansu Rai, Sarada Ukil, Rani Bala and Prafulla Roy. The film was directed by Himansu Rai. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Light of Asia released?
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The Light of Asia was released on October 22, 1925 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Light of Asia worth watching?
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The Light of Asia (1925) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.