Narasinh Mehta 1932

The first Gujarati feature film is a saint film about the life of Narasinh Mehta (1408-75), played by Master Manhar. Mehta is known for his evocative Prabhatiyan (morning hymns) and especially for his composition Vaishnava jana to ('The Vaishnav is he who knows the pain of others') made popular by Gandhi, who also adapted the poet's term Harijan (children of god) for the nation's Untouchables. The film adheres to the Gandhian interpretation of Narasinh Mehta's work, avoiding e.g. miracle scenes.

Cast:

Mohanlala
Ra Mandlik 

Maruti Rao
 

Master Manhar
Narasinh Mehta 

Master Bachhu
Kunwarbai's Husband 

Umakant Desai
Krishna 

Trikam Das