Kalpana(1948)
Kalpana Synopsis
A writer goes to a film producer with a story in the hope of selling the idea for a film. As he explains it to the producer, scenes from his dance movie come to life.
Kalpana (1948) is a music film directed by Uday Shankar, released on January 1, 1948 with a runtime of 2h 34m. It stars Amala Shankar, Lakshmi Kanta, Uday Shankar and G.V. Subbarao. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Uday Shankar
- Writers:
- Amritlal Nagar, Uday Shankar, Sumitranandan Pant
- Producers:
- Uday Shankar
- Composer:
- Vishnudas Shirali
- Production:
- Gemini Studios
- Status:
- Released
Kalpana (1948) Trailer
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Kalpana Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Amala Shankar
Amala Shankar
as Uma
- Lakshmi Kanta
Lakshmi Kanta
as Kamini
Uday Shankar
as Udayan & Writer
- G.V. Subbarao
G.V. Subbarao
as Drawing Master
- Birendra Banerji
Birendra Banerji
as Noor
- Swaraj Mitter Gupta
Swaraj Mitter Gupta
as Ramesh
- Anil Kumar Chopra
Anil Kumar Chopra
as Madan & School Teacher
- Brijo Behari Banerji
Brijo Behari Banerji
as Uma's Father
- Chiranjilal Shah
Chiranjilal Shah
as Gope
- Devilal Samar
Devilal Samar
as Sundar
- K. Mukerjee
K. Mukerjee
as Grandfather
- Dulal Sen
Dulal Sen
as Mama
Key crew
Directed by Uday Shankar, written by Amritlal Nagar, Uday Shankar and Sumitranandan Pant, produced by Uday Shankar.
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Kalpana Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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Kalpana – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kalpana online?
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Kalpana (1948) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Kalpana?
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The main cast of Kalpana (1948) includes Amala Shankar, Lakshmi Kanta, Uday Shankar, G.V. Subbarao and Birendra Banerji. The film was directed by Uday Shankar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kalpana released?
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Kalpana was released on January 1, 1948 and runs for 2h 34m.
Is Kalpana worth watching?
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Kalpana (1948) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kalpana?
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Yes. The official Kalpana trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.