Basant(1942)
Basant Synopsis
Impoverished singers Uma and her brother Babul are discovered by Nirmal. Uma becomes a star and marries Nirmal, but his insecurity leads him to abandon her and their daughter, Manju. When he finds Uma back on stage, he abducts Manju. After years, the family reunites, and Uma returns to a homemaker role.
Basant (1942) is a drama and music film directed by Amiya Chakrabarty, released on July 29, 1942 with a runtime of 2h 26m. It stars Mumtaz Shanti, Suresh, Mumtaz Ali and P.F. Pithawala. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Amiya Chakrabarty
- Writers:
- P.L. Santoshi, J.S. Casshyap, Amiya Chakrabarty
- Production:
- Bombay Talkies Workers Industrial Co-Operative Society [IN]
- Status:
- Released
Basant Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Mumtaz Shanti
Mumtaz Shanti
as Uma
Suresh
as Babul
- Mumtaz Ali
Mumtaz Ali
as Babul
- P.F. Pithawala
P.F. Pithawala
as Janaki Prasad
- Kamala
Kamala
- Kanu Roy
Kanu Roy
as House Rent Collector
- Pramila
Pramila
as Meena
Madhubala
as Manju (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Amiya Chakrabarty, written by P.L. Santoshi, J.S. Casshyap and Amiya Chakrabarty.
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Basant Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Basant – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Basant online?
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Basant (1942) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Basant?
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The main cast of Basant (1942) includes Mumtaz Shanti, Suresh, Mumtaz Ali, P.F. Pithawala and Kamala. The film was directed by Amiya Chakrabarty. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Basant released?
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Basant was released on July 29, 1942 and runs for 2h 26m.
Is Basant worth watching?
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Basant (1942) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.