''Kanyadan'' is a 1965 Indian
Maithili-language film directed by
Phani Majumdar
Phani Majumdar was a pioneering Indian film director, who worked in Hindi cinema, most known for his film '' Street Singer'' (1938) starring K.L. Saigal noted for its song, ''Babul Mora Naihar Chhooto Jaye'', Meena Kumari classic ''Aarti'' (19 ...
. It was the first feature film in the Maithili language.
This film was based on the novel ''Kanyadaan'', written by
Hari Mohan Jha
Hari ( sa, हरि) is among the primary epithets of the Hindu preserver deity Vishnu, meaning 'the one who takes away' (sins). It refers to the one who removes darkness and illusion, the one who removes all obstacles to spiritual progress ...
.
See also
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Cinema of Bihar
The cinema of Bihar, a state in eastern India, primarily consists of films in the Bhojpuri language. Bihar also has smaller Maithili- and Magahi-language film industries. Cinema in the state began during the early 20th century.
History
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References
Maithili-language films
1965 films
Films directed by Phani Majumdar
Films based on Indian novels
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