Nartaki (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film
Released in 1940, Nartaki is a drama, romance and music film directed by Debaki Bose, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Roop Kumari (Leela Desai) a famous court dancer is forbidden entry into a temple monastery run by a strict disciplinarian Priest. The cast listed here is for the Hindi version, there is also a Bengali version with a different cast, but same director and release year.
Who’s in it. Nartaki stars Leela Desai as Roop Kumari, Najmul Hussain as Satya Sundar, Jagdish Sethi as Seth Hiralal and R. P. Kapoor as Swamiji, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nartaki page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nartaki tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nartaki (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nartaki change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Nartaki?
- Nartaki stars Leela Desai, Najmul Hussain, Jagdish Sethi, R. P. Kapoor and Wasti.
- When was Nartaki released?
- Nartaki was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.