Harishchandra (First Nepali Movie 1951) – Release Date, Cast, Story, Trailer, Poster, Budget, Collection, Review

Harishchandra Movie Details:

About Satya Harishchandra Movie (1951):

Harishchandra (Nepali: हरिश्चन्द्र) was the first Nepali-language religious movie, which was was released on 14 September 1951. The film was produced in Kolkata, India. Apart from the Nepali language, Hindi, Urdu and Bengali languages are also mixed in the dialogue of the film.

Although the name of the first Nepali movie has been mentioned by some as ‘Satya Harishchandra’ and by some as ‘Raja Harishchandra’, this poster confirms that the real name of the movie is only “Harishchandra”.

Harishchandra was directed by Sangh Rathi and produced by TP Chaurasiya and SP Mookarji, while the dialogue and music were composed by D.B. Pariyar. Starring Prem Najir, Pasang Lhamu (Also known as Kanta), Shiladevi, Bal Bahadur Pariyar, Dilu Singh Kshetri, D.B. Pariyar, Tilak Shankar, Sagar Dutta Koirala, Rosy Mary.

At that time, the film was released at 111 centres (Now Cinema Hall). At the Capital Cinema Hall in Darjeeling, the movie is said to have been housefull for about 4-5 weeks.

According to the source, prince Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev had given INR Rs 15,000 to produce ‘Harishchandra’, but this has not been confirmed so far.

Harishchandra Movie Story:

The first Nepali film ‘Harishchandra’ is based on the story of a mythological-religious environment.

Harishchandra Movie Cast & Characters:

• Prem Najir as Harishchandra
• Pasang Lhamu (Also known as Kanta) as Tarmati
• Shiladevi as Apsara Menaka
• Bal Bahadur Pariyar as Rishi Vishwamitra
• Dilu Singh Kshetri as Disciple of Rishi Vishwamitra
• D.B. Pariyar as Disciple of Rishi Vishwamitra
• Tilak Shankar as Rohit
• Sagar Dutta Koirala
• Rosy Mary