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Pratibha (1937): cast, story & where to watch

1937 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 1937, Pratibha is a notable film directed by Baburao Painter, running about 129 minutes.

What it’s about. The poet Prasad (K. Date) lives far from the city in a forest, enjoying only the company of his wife Pratibha (Khote). The court poet Kaveeshwar (Phatak) of a neighbouring kingdom discovers Prasad’s poetry and, more importantly, his beautiful wife, and invites them to his palace, promising fame and glory. Against Pratibha’s advice, Prasad succumbs to temptation, only to see his work plagiarised and his wife harassed.

Who’s in it. Pratibha stars Durga Khote as Pratibha, Keshavrao Date as Prasad, Heera as Yuvrajni and Hirabai Badodekar as Rasika, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Pratibha 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 Pratibha page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Pratibha (1937)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pratibha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Pratibha worth watching?
Pratibha holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Pratibha?
Pratibha stars Durga Khote, Keshavrao Date, Heera, Hirabai Badodekar and Nanasaheb Phatak.
When was Pratibha released?
Pratibha was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.