Vidya(1948)
Vidya Synopsis
Born in a low-caste family of chamars (cobblers), Chandu alias Chandrashekhar (Dev Anand) helps his father repair shoes and other footware for a small pittance. One day a girl from a rich and wealthy family, Vidya (Suraiya) stops by to get her shoe repaired. She wants Chandu to stop doing this menial job, and go to school, study and become someone important. She offers help financially, and gets Chandu to school. Both grow up and are attracted to each other. Both intent to marry, but obstacles open up in the form of Harry alias Harilal (Madan Puri), and Vidya's alcoholic dad, who will not permit his daughter to mingle with a boy from a lower caste.
Vidya (1948) is a drama and romance film directed by Girish Trivedi, released on January 1, 1948 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Dev Anand, Suraiya, Madan Puri and Cuckoo. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Girish Trivedi
- Cinematographer:
- Keki Mistry
- Production:
- Jeet Productions
- Status:
- Released
Vidya Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dev Anand
as Chandrashekhar
Suraiya
as Vidya
Madan Puri
as Harilal (Harry)
Cuckoo
- Maya Banerjee
Maya Banerjee
as Leela
Key crew
Directed by Girish Trivedi.
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Vidya Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Vidya – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Vidya online?
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Who stars in Vidya?
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The main cast of Vidya (1948) includes Dev Anand, Suraiya, Madan Puri, Cuckoo and Maya Banerjee. The film was directed by Girish Trivedi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Vidya released?
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Vidya was released on January 1, 1948 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is Vidya worth watching?
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Vidya (1948) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.