Chitralekha
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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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Cast
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Meena Kumari
Chitralekha
Also in
Pakeezah
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Ashok Kumar
Yogi Kumargiri
Known for
Mr. India
Kidar Nath Sharma
A.K. Nadiadwala
Pradeep Kumar
Aryaputra Samant Bijgupt
Also in
Jagte Raho
Mahabharat
Rajinder Kumar Sharma
Mehmood
Brahmachari Shwetant
Known for
Andaz Apna Apna
Pyaasa
Minoo Mumtaz
Maid
Also in
Kaagaz Ke Phool
Chaudhvin Ka Chand
Zeb Rehman
Samrat Chandragupt
Achala Sachdev
Gayatri Devi
Known for
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Bela Bose
Devi Mahamaya
Also in
Hawa Mahal
Shikar
Shobhana
Yashodhara
Kidar Nath Sharma Director
First release January 1, 1964 · Produced in India · Original title चित्रलेखा
Production
Pushpa Pictures
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India
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Original title
चित्रलेखा
Original language
Hindi
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Hindi
Release dates
India · January 1, 1964
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