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  • Sant Tukaram (1936)
  • 131 min | Biography, Drama
Sant Tukaram (1936)
131 min | Biography, Drama
This film chronicles the life of Tukaram (17th century), one of Maharashtra's most popular saint poets, activating the 20th century resonances of his turning away from courtly Sanskrit towards vernacular rhythms of religious poetry which ...See moreThis film chronicles the life of Tukaram (17th century), one of Maharashtra's most popular saint poets, activating the 20th century resonances of his turning away from courtly Sanskrit towards vernacular rhythms of religious poetry which constituted the first major emancipatory movement against Brahmanical caste domination. The episodic plot pits Tukaram (Pagnis) against the Brahmin Salomalo (Bhagwat), who pretends to be the true author of Tukaram's songs while calling for his ostracization. Written by Sujit R. Varma See less
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Directors
Vishnupant Govind Damle (as V.G. Damle) | Sheikh Fattelal (as S. Fattehlal)
Writer
Shivram Vashikar (story)
Composer
Keshavrao Bhole
Cinematographer
V. Avadhoot (photography) (as V.Avadhoot)
Editor
A.R. Sheikh
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Updated Dec 12, 1936
Release date
Dec 12, 1936 (India)
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination

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