Sant Tulsidas (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1939, Sant Tulsidas is a notable film directed by Jayant Desai, running about 154 minutes.
What it’s about. Big-budget miracle-laden saint film on Tulsidas (16th C). who rewrote Valmiki's 'Ramayana' in Hindi. To the despair of his teacher Narahari Guru, who hopes that Tulsidas will make the classic text accessible to the people, the poet spends time with his beloved wife Ratnavali. The dramatic pivot of the story comes when Tulsidas discovers his life's vocation amid howling wind and a river in spate. He becomes an ascetic and settles down in Benares where his translation threatens the brahmanical clergy, until then sole proprietors of the wisdom of the Sanskrit text.
Who’s in it. Sant Tulsidas stars Vishnupant Pagnis as Tulsidas, Leela Chitnis as Ratnavali, Keshavrao Date as Bhatteshwar Shastri and Bandopant Sohoni as Narahari Guru, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Sant Tulsidas sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sant Tulsidas page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sant Tulsidas (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sant Tulsidas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sant Tulsidas worth watching?
- Sant Tulsidas holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sant Tulsidas?
- Sant Tulsidas stars Vishnupant Pagnis, Leela Chitnis, Keshavrao Date, Bandopant Sohoni and Vasanti.
- When was Sant Tulsidas released?
- Sant Tulsidas was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 154 minutes.