Chitralekha
1964, Hindi. Directed by Kidar Nath Sharma.
Chitralekha is a 1964 historical-philosophical Hindi film, directed by Kidar Sharma, starring Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari and Pradeep Kumar. It was based on 1934 Hindi novel by the same name by Bhagwati Charan Verma about Bijgupta serving under the Maurya Empire and the king Chandragupta Maurya (340 BCE – 298 BCE) and his love for courtesan Chitralekha. Set in the back drop of the middle age society. The portrayal of the three tools wisdom, knowledge and power become superfluous in the absence of strength of character.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- U
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- Released
- 1 January 1964
- Original title
- चित्रलेखा
- Country
- India
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How long is Chitralekha?
Chitralekha runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
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Chitralekha parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Chitralekha is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Chitralekha on?
Chitralekha isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1964. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Chitralekha?
If you liked Chitralekha, try Mayerling, Bharat, The Last of the Mohicans.
Who directed Chitralekha?
Chitralekha (1964) was directed by Kidar Nath Sharma and stars Meena Kumari, Ashok Kumar, Pradeep Kumar.