Duniya Na Mane
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Duniya Na Mane is a 1937 Hindi social classic directed by V. Shantaram
, and based on the Marathi
novel, "Na Patnari Goshta” by Narayan Hari Apte
, who also wrote film’s screenplay
The movie had double version in Marathi as Kunku, and went on to become both critical and commercial success, and was shown at the Venice International Film Festival. The film is now hailed for "its daring attack on the treatment of women in Indian society." and depiction of child marriage
For film's lead actress, Shanta Apte, it was third most memorable performance in a row, after V.Shantaram's previous classics, Amrit Manthan (1934) and Amar Jyoti (1936). Besides other songs, she also sang a full-fledged English song in the film: 'A Psalm of Life', written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
(1807–1882).
), as was the practise in those days. It was also, one of first film to touch upon the issue of widow remarriage
V. Shantaram
V. Shantaram is a renowned Indian filmmaker, film producer and actor. He is most known for his films like Dr...
, and based on the Marathi
Marathi language
Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most...
novel, "Na Patnari Goshta” by Narayan Hari Apte
Narayan Hari Apte
Narayan Hari Apte , popularly known as Nanasaheb Apte was a Marathi popular novelist & writer of advice books and editor from Maharashtra, India...
, who also wrote film’s screenplay
The movie had double version in Marathi as Kunku, and went on to become both critical and commercial success, and was shown at the Venice International Film Festival. The film is now hailed for "its daring attack on the treatment of women in Indian society." and depiction of child marriage
Child marriage
Child marriage and child betrothal customs occur in various times and places, whereby children are given in matrimony - before marriageable age as defined by the commentator and often before puberty. Today such customs are fairly widespread in parts of Africa, Asia, Oceania and South America: in...
For film's lead actress, Shanta Apte, it was third most memorable performance in a row, after V.Shantaram's previous classics, Amrit Manthan (1934) and Amar Jyoti (1936). Besides other songs, she also sang a full-fledged English song in the film: 'A Psalm of Life', written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet and educator whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride", The Song of Hiawatha, and Evangeline...
(1807–1882).
Plot
The basic storyline revolves around a young woman, Nirmala (Shanta Apte) rebelling against her marriage to a much older widower, Kaka saheb (Keshavrao DateKeshavrao Date
Keshavrao Date was an Indian actor, who worked in both silent and sound movies.Shri Date tried to run his own drama company but found it difficult to perform the dual roles of manager and actor....
), as was the practise in those days. It was also, one of first film to touch upon the issue of widow remarriage
Cast
- Shanta Apte - Nirmala
- Keshavrao DateKeshavrao DateKeshavrao Date was an Indian actor, who worked in both silent and sound movies.Shri Date tried to run his own drama company but found it difficult to perform the dual roles of manager and actor....
- Kakasaheb - Raja Nene - Jugat
- Vimala Vasishta - The Aunt
- Shakuntala ParanjpyeShakuntala ParanjpyeShakuntalā Parānjpye was an Indian writer and a prominent social worker. She was a member of Maharashtra Legislative Council during 1958–64, and was a nominated member of Indian Rajya Sabha during 1964–70...
– Sushila