Narasinh Mehta (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1932, Narasinh Mehta is a drama film directed by Nanubhai Vakil, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. The first Gujarati feature film is a saint film about the life of Narasinh Mehta (1408-75), played by Master Manhar. Mehta is known for his evocative Prabhatiyan (morning hymns) and especially for his composition Vaishnava jana to ('The Vaishnav is he who knows the pain of others') made popular by Gandhi, who also adapted the poet's term Harijan (children of god) for the nation's Untouchables. The film adheres to the Gandhian interpretation of Narasinh Mehta's work, avoiding e.g. miracle scenes.
Who’s in it. Narasinh Mehta stars Mohanlala as Ra Mandlik, Maruti Rao, Master Manhar as Narasinh Mehta and Master Bachhu as Kunwarbai's Husband, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Narasinh Mehta 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 Narasinh Mehta page.
If you liked it. Fans of Narasinh Mehta tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Narasinh Mehta (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Narasinh Mehta change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Narasinh Mehta worth watching?
- Narasinh Mehta holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Narasinh Mehta?
- Narasinh Mehta stars Mohanlala, Maruti Rao, Master Manhar, Master Bachhu and Umakant Desai.
- When was Narasinh Mehta released?
- Narasinh Mehta was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.