Chitralekha(1964)
चित्रलेखा
Chitralekha Synopsis
Chitralekha is a 1964 historical-philosophical Hindi film, directed by Kidar Sharma, starring Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari and Pradeep Kumar. It was based on 1934 Hindi novel by the same name by Bhagwati Charan Verma about Bijgupta serving under the Maurya Empire and the king Chandragupta Maurya (340 BCE – 298 BCE) and his love for courtesan Chitralekha. Set in the back drop of the middle age society. The portrayal of the three tools wisdom, knowledge and power become superfluous in the absence of strength of character.
Chitralekha (1964) is a history film directed by Kidar Nath Sharma, released on January 1, 1964 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars Meena Kumari, Ashok Kumar, Pradeep Kumar and Mehmood. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Kidar Nath Sharma
- Production:
- Pushpa Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Chitralekha Cast & Crew
Main cast
Meena Kumari
as Chitralekha
Ashok Kumar
as Yogi Kumargiri
Pradeep Kumar
as Aryaputra Samant Bijgupt
Mehmood
as Brahmachari Shwetant
- Minoo Mumtaz
Minoo Mumtaz
as Maid
Key crew
Directed by Kidar Nath Sharma.
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Chitralekha Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Chitralekha – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Chitralekha?
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The main cast of Chitralekha (1964) includes Meena Kumari, Ashok Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, Mehmood and Minoo Mumtaz. The film was directed by Kidar Nath Sharma. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chitralekha released?
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Chitralekha was released on January 1, 1964 and runs for 2h 15m.
Is Chitralekha worth watching?
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Chitralekha (1964) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.