Harishchandra
1951, Nepali. Directed by Sangh Rathi.
Harishchandra is a 1951 Indian Nepali-language film based on the story of the legendary King Harischandra from Hindu mythology. This is credited as the first Nepali language film however, many don't acknowledge as so, since all of the production and filming was in India.
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- Nepali
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- Released
- 14 September 1951
- Original title
- हरिश्चन्द्र
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Who directed Harishchandra?
Harishchandra (1951) was directed by Sangh Rathi and stars Prem Najir, Chandra Kanta, Sheila Devi.