Life Is a Stage (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1935, Life Is a Stage is an adventure film directed by Debaki Bose, running about 159 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in two historical epochs, 1735 and 1735. The spirited Miss Queen (Khote), performing in a period play, recalls a previous incarnation when she was the actual person she is now acting on the stage. She inherited the throne because the state of Ranigarh had no constitutional male heirs and her horoscope was deemed auspicious. Instead of being merely a figurehead, she opposes the corrupt minister Jairaj and army commander Mubarak and, following the advice of the court poet (Pahelwan), she makes sure the royal court is accessible to the suffering people.
Who’s in it. Life Is a Stage stars Durga Khote as Miss Queen, Rampiyari, Alaknanda Samarth and Shivrani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Life Is a Stage 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 Life Is a Stage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Is a Stage tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Is a Stage (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life Is a Stage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life Is a Stage worth watching?
- Life Is a Stage holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life Is a Stage?
- Life Is a Stage stars Durga Khote, Rampiyari, Alaknanda Samarth, Shivrani and Lavji Lavangia.
- When was Life Is a Stage released?
- Life Is a Stage was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 159 minutes.