Janmashtami
1950, Hindi. Directed by Nanabhai Bhatt.
Rooted in Hindu mythology, this devotional film is a grand retelling of the prophecy-shattering night when the divine child is secretly born in a prison and miraculously spirited away to safety, marking the auspicious celebration of Lord Krishna’s Birth.
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- 2h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
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Janmashtami runs 153 minutes (2h 33m).
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Which OTT platform is Janmashtami on?
Janmashtami isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 May 1950. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Janmashtami?
If you liked Janmashtami, try Main Krishna Hoon, The Forge, Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
Who directed Janmashtami?
Janmashtami (1950) was directed by Nanabhai Bhatt and stars Bharat Bhushan, Shobhna Samarth, Kanta Kumari.