About this movie
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.
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Year
1964
Runtime
2h 15m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
History
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Language
HI
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Questions about Chitralekha
How long is Chitralekha?
Chitralekha has a runtime of 2h 15m (2 hours and 15 minutes).
Who directed Chitralekha?
Chitralekha was directed by Kidar Nath Sharma and released in 1964.
What genre is Chitralekha?
Chitralekha is a History film (1964).
Who stars in Chitralekha?
The cast of Chitralekha includes Meena Kumari, Ashok Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, Mehmood, Minoo Mumtaz.
What is the TMDB rating for Chitralekha?
Chitralekha has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 1 votes.
