Harishchandra

Synopsis

Harishchandra is a 1951 Indian Nepali-language film based on the story of the legendary King Harischandra from Hindu mythology. This is credited as the first Nepali language film however, many don't acknowledge as so, since all of the production and filming was in India.

Details

Director

Sangh Rathi

Release

September 14, 1951

Status

Released

Where to watch

No known streaming options in United States.

Cast

• Prem Najir

  Harishchandra
• Chandra Kanta

  Taramati
• Sheila Devi

  Menaka
• B. B. Pariyar

  Rishi Vishwamitra
• Rosy Mary
• Nandalal
• Bal Bahadur Syando
• Peter Rai
• Sagar Dutta Koirala
• Dornath Sharma
• Dilu Singh Kshetri
• Ranu Devi

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