The Light of Asia
1925, Hindi. Directed by Himansu Rai & Franz Osten.
Living an indolent life in a luxurious palace, Prince Gautama (Rai) is insulated by his family from the harshness of the world outside. But he is destined to learn greater truths: shocked to discover the pain and suffering of so many in his kingdom, he abandons his privileged existence, and his wife Gopa (Seeta Devi), to become a wandering teacher, eventually finding enlightenment and founding Buddhism. Featuring superimposed images and deep-focus shots that were highly impressive for the time, Light of Asia astutely combines a deeply felt spirituality with the surefire attraction of Indian exotica, which helped make it a considerable success in Europe.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
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- Released
- 22 October 1925
- Original title
- Prem Sanyas
- Country
- Germany, India
- Written by
- Edwin Arnold, Niranjan Pal
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What The Light of Asia is based on
The Light of Asia is based on The Light of Asia (1879) by Edwin Arnold, published by Trübner & Co..
1879
The Light of Asia
By Edwin Arnold
Published by Trübner & Co.
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The Light of Asia runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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The Light of Asia isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 October 1925. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Light of Asia?
The Light of Asia (1925) was directed by Himansu Rai and Franz Osten and stars Seeta Devi, Himansu Rai, Sarada Ukil.
What is The Light of Asia based on?
The Light of Asia is based on The Light of Asia (1879) by Edwin Arnold, published by Trübner & Co..