Prithvi Vallabh · 1924

Prithvi Vallabh

Manilal Joshi · 121 min · India

Seminal silent historical film, the story features King Munja, ruler of Aranti, famed warrior and patron of the arts. Munja (Sandow) falls into the hands of his arch enemy Tailap, who received assistance from Bhillam (Altekar), king of Dharavati. Tailap orders that Munja be put to death but is held back by Tailap's powerful sister Minalvati (Fatma Begum), a widow who first wants to break Munja's spirit. Instead, she and Munja fall in love.

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Production companies

Ashoka Pics

Cast

• P.Y. Altekar

• Wagle Sandow

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  Fatma Begum

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  Zubeida

• Sultana

• Miss Jaina

• Bhalji Pendharkar